MAHSCOOTER - Mah. Scooters
π’ Recent Corporate Announcements
Maharashtra Scooters has recommended a final dividend of βΉ60 per share (600%) for FY26, with the record date set for June 30, 2026. The company reported a robust 45% growth in annual net profit, reaching βΉ310.56 crore, primarily driven by a significant increase in dividend income from its investment holdings. While operational revenue grew to βΉ312.76 crore, the total comprehensive income was impacted by substantial fair value losses in its investment portfolio. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on or before August 4, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
- Recommended a final dividend of βΉ60 per equity share (600% of face value) for FY26.
- Annual Net Profit surged 44.8% year-on-year to βΉ310.56 crore from βΉ214.35 crore.
- Dividend income, the primary revenue driver, rose 83% to βΉ286.02 crore in FY26.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased significantly to βΉ271.7 from βΉ187.6 in the previous year.
- Record date for dividend eligibility is fixed as June 30, 2026, with payment by August 4, 2026.
Maharashtra Scooters has recommended a final dividend of βΉ60 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, representing a 600% payout on face value. The company reported a robust financial performance with annual Profit After Tax (PAT) rising to βΉ310.56 crore from βΉ214.35 crore in the previous year. This growth was primarily fueled by a significant increase in dividend income, which rose to βΉ286.02 crore. Shareholders as of the record date of June 30, 2026, will be eligible for the payout, subject to AGM approval.
- Recommended final dividend of βΉ60 per equity share (600% of face value of βΉ10)
- FY26 Profit After Tax (PAT) increased 44.9% year-on-year to βΉ310.56 crore
- Dividend income, the primary revenue source, surged to βΉ286.02 crore from βΉ156.27 crore in FY25
- Annual Basic and Diluted EPS improved significantly to βΉ271.7 from βΉ187.6
- Record date for dividend eligibility is fixed as June 30, 2026, with payment by August 4, 2026
Maharashtra Scooters reported a robust performance for FY26, with Profit After Tax (PAT) rising 45% to βΉ310.56 crore, up from βΉ214.35 crore in FY25. The growth was primarily fueled by a sharp increase in dividend income, which reached βΉ286.02 crore compared to βΉ156.27 crore in the previous year. The Board has recommended a substantial final dividend of βΉ60 per share (600% of face value). Although Q4 PAT was lower at βΉ4.01 crore, this was due to the absence of exceptional gains that were present in the previous year's corresponding quarter.
- Annual Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 44.9% to βΉ310.56 crore for FY26.
- Dividend income, the primary revenue driver, surged to βΉ286.02 crore from βΉ156.27 crore YoY.
- Board recommended a final dividend of βΉ60 per equity share with a record date of June 30, 2026.
- Full-year Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved significantly to βΉ271.7 from βΉ187.6.
- Total Comprehensive Income was impacted by a fair value loss of βΉ3,287.20 crore in the investment portfolio.
Maharashtra Scooters Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, for the period ending March 31, 2026. The certificate, issued by KFin Technologies Limited, confirms that all dematerialization requests were processed within the mandated 15-day timeframe. It verifies that physical security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification, and the register of members was updated accordingly. This is a standard administrative filing ensuring the company's adherence to share transfer and depository protocols.
- Compliance certificate for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, submitted to stock exchanges.
- Registrar KFin Technologies confirmed processing of demat requests within 15 days of receipt.
- Physical security certificates were mutilated and cancelled following regulatory verification.
- Depositories were substituted as registered owners in the register of members for approved requests.
Maharashtra Scooters Limited (MSL), an unregistered core investment company, has increased its stake in two major Bajaj Group entities through secondary market purchases. On March 27, 2026, the company invested Rs 23.07 crore in Bajaj Finance and Rs 12.03 crore in Bajaj Auto. These acquisitions bring MSL's cumulative stake to 3.0576% in Bajaj Finance and 2.4787% in Bajaj Auto. The transactions are part of the company's ordinary course of business as an investment vehicle for the group.
- Purchased 0.0043% stake in Bajaj Finance Ltd for Rs 23.07 crore on March 27, 2026
- Purchased 0.0048% stake in Bajaj Auto Ltd for Rs 12.03 crore on March 27, 2026
- Cumulative investment in Bajaj Finance stands at Rs 94.71 crore (3.0576% stake)
- Cumulative investment in Bajaj Auto stands at Rs 124.50 crore (2.4787% stake)
- Acquisitions were made through the secondary market and do not qualify as related party transactions
Maharashtra Scooters Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons starting April 1, 2026. This action is a standard regulatory requirement under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The closure precedes the announcement of the audited financial results for the quarter and full financial year ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the results are officially declared to the stock exchanges.
- Trading window closure effective from Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
- Closure relates to the audited financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026.
- Window will reopen 48 hours after the board meeting results are announced.
- The specific date for the board meeting to consider FY26 results is yet to be announced.
Maharashtra Scooters Limited (MSL), acting as a core investment company, has increased its holdings in Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Auto through secondary market purchases. On March 25, 2026, the company deployed βΉ21.58 crore into Bajaj Finance and βΉ31.87 crore into Bajaj Auto. These acquisitions bring MSL's cumulative investment in these two entities to βΉ71.65 crore and βΉ112.46 crore, respectively. This move is part of MSL's ordinary course of business to consolidate its portfolio within the Bajaj group.
- Acquired 0.0039% stake in Bajaj Finance for βΉ21.58 crore on March 25, 2026
- Purchased 0.0125% stake in Bajaj Auto for βΉ31.87 crore on the same date
- Cumulative stake in Bajaj Finance now stands at 3.0533% with a total cost of βΉ71.65 crore
- Cumulative stake in Bajaj Auto reached 2.4738% with a total cost of βΉ112.46 crore
- Transactions were executed through the secondary market as an unregistered core investment company
Maharashtra Scooters Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by KFin Technologies Limited, confirms that all dematerialization requests for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, were processed within the mandated 15-day timeframe. This filing ensures that the company's shareholding records are accurately maintained and that physical certificates are properly cancelled. As a routine administrative filing, it has no impact on the company's operational or financial performance.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Registrar KFin Technologies confirmed processing of demat requests within 15 days of receipt.
- Physical security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification.
- Register of members updated with depository names for all approved dematerialization requests.
Maharashtra Scooters reported a 24.8% YoY increase in Net Profit to βΉ4.12 crore for the quarter ended December 2025, despite a marginal dip in total income to βΉ6.44 crore. As the company has transitioned into an investment-focused entity after closing its manufacturing unit, its performance is primarily driven by dividend and interest income. For the nine-month period, PAT surged to βΉ306.55 crore, largely boosted by substantial dividend income received in the second quarter. The company's massive investment portfolio remains the primary valuation driver, reflected in the positive Other Comprehensive Income of βΉ37.14 crore this quarter.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 grew by 24.8% YoY to βΉ4.12 crore from βΉ3.30 crore in the previous year.
- Total Income for the quarter stood at βΉ6.44 crore, compared to βΉ6.49 crore in the same period last year.
- 9M FY26 PAT stands at βΉ306.55 crore, a significant jump from βΉ162.72 crore in 9M FY25 due to high Q2 dividend income.
- The company has officially transitioned to a single business segment of 'Investments' following the closure of its factory.
- Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) showed a gain of βΉ37.14 crore, reflecting fair value appreciation of its investment portfolio.
Maharashtra Scooters reported a 25% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q3 FY26, reaching βΉ412 lakh compared to βΉ330 lakh in the previous year. The company's performance for the nine-month period was exceptionally strong, with profit after tax jumping to βΉ30,655 lakh, driven largely by a significant increase in dividend income which reached βΉ28,602 lakh. As the company has closed its manufacturing operations, it now functions primarily as an investment vehicle, with its value tied to its substantial investment portfolio. Total comprehensive income for the nine-month period stood at βΉ2,44,314 lakh, reflecting significant gains in the fair value of its investments.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 grew 25% YoY to βΉ412 lakh from βΉ330 lakh in the corresponding quarter.
- Nine-month (9M) PAT surged to βΉ30,655 lakh, a massive jump from βΉ16,272 lakh in the previous year.
- Dividend income for the 9M period nearly doubled to βΉ28,602 lakh compared to βΉ15,627 lakh YoY.
- Basic and Diluted EPS for the 9M period increased significantly to βΉ268.2 from βΉ142.4.
- The company has transitioned fully into an investment entity following the closure of its manufacturing unit in the previous year.
Maharashtra Scooters Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting January 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025. The trading window will remain closed for all designated persons and their immediate relatives until 48 hours after the results are made public. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these financial results will be announced at a later date.
- Trading window for designated persons to close effective Thursday, January 1, 2026.
- Closure pertains to the upcoming financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025.
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the official declaration of the financial results.
- The board meeting date for result approval is yet to be finalized and communicated.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The Investment segment revenue grew 70.1% YoY to INR 286.02 Cr in H1 FY26, while Manufacturing revenue declined 7.5% YoY to INR 2.71 Cr as operations were permanently closed.
Geographic Revenue Split
100% of revenue is generated in India, primarily from the corporate and registered offices in Pune and the former factory site in Satara, Maharashtra.
Profitability Margins
Net profit margin improved from 89.16% in FY24 to 92.20% in FY25. The PBT margin for H1 FY26 reached 99.2% (INR 297.98 Cr PBT on INR 300.29 Cr revenue) due to the low-cost nature of investment holding operations.
EBITDA Margin
The EBITDA margin is approximately 99.2% for H1 FY26, reflecting the transition to a pure-play investment company with minimal operating expenses following the factory closure.
Capital Expenditure
Planned CapEx is INR 0 Cr as manufacturing operations were permanently shut down in FY25. Historical CapEx was related to the tool room which has been liquidated.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains zero debt and invests surplus funds only in highly rated debt securities with AAA and AA+ ratings to ensure principal protection and reasonable returns.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Historically, aluminum and steel were used for die casting; however, these now represent 0% of total costs following the permanent closure of manufacturing operations.
Import Sources
Not applicable as manufacturing operations have been permanently closed.
Key Suppliers
Not applicable as the company has transitioned to a Core Investment Company (CIC) and no longer procures manufacturing raw materials.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is 0 units; manufacturing operations were permanently shut down in FY25, and leasehold rights for the Satara factory land were transferred in February 2025.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs were 0% of revenue in H1 FY26, down from previous periods due to the cessation of tool room and die casting operations.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable as the company has permanently exited the manufacturing sector to focus on its role as a Core Investment Company.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution costs are 0% of revenue as the company no longer produces or sells physical goods like pressure dies or fixtures.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved by holding strategic investments in Bajaj Group entities (representing 90% of assets) to capture dividends and capital appreciation, while reinvesting surpluses in AAA/AA+ rated debt papers.
Products & Services
Investment holding services, specifically managing a portfolio of Bajaj Group equity shares and high-rated debt instruments.
Brand Portfolio
Maharashtra Scooters Limited (MSL), a Bajaj Group company.
New Products/Services
No new products or services are planned as the company is focused on its status as an Unregistered Core Investment Company.
Market Expansion
No market expansion plans are disclosed; the company operates as a static holding vehicle for group investments.
Market Share & Ranking
Not applicable for a Core Investment Company holding group-specific assets.
Strategic Alliances
The company maintains a permanent strategic alliance as a core member of the Bajaj Group, holding significant stakes in group subsidiaries.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward pure-play holding companies; MSL has aligned with this by closing its loss-making manufacturing arm to focus entirely on its INR 34,451.82 Cr investment segment.
Competitive Landscape
Competitors include other large Indian conglomerate holding companies and Core Investment Companies (CICs).
Competitive Moat
The moat is based on long-term, low-cost entry into high-growth Bajaj Group companies; this is highly sustainable as the company holds these assets as a Core Investment Company with no intention to sell.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to Indian equity market volatility and GDP growth, which directly impacts the valuation and dividend-paying capacity of the Bajaj Group portfolio.
Consumer Behavior
Indirectly affected by consumer demand for two-wheelers and financial services, which drives the earnings of investee companies.
Geopolitical Risks
Indirect exposure through Bajaj Autoβs export markets; trade barriers in Africa or Latin America could reduce Bajaj Auto's dividends to MSL.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by the RBI's framework for Core Investment Companies (CICs) and SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR).
Environmental Compliance
Not disclosed in available documents; environmental risks are minimal following the closure of the manufacturing plant.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company maintains a current tax liability of INR 5.42 Cr as of September 2025 and manages a significant deferred tax liability of INR 4,041.60 Cr related to investment valuations.
Legal Contingencies
The company successfully implemented a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) for all factory workers in FY25, costing INR 14.08 Cr, effectively resolving potential labor disputes related to the factory closure.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Concentration risk is the primary uncertainty, as 90% of assets are tied to the performance and market valuation of a single corporate group (Bajaj).
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of assets and operations are concentrated in Maharashtra, India.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on the management and boards of Bajaj Auto and Bajaj Finserv to maintain dividend payouts.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk for the investment segment; the company has updated its internal financial controls and insider trading monitoring systems to meet SEBI standards.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Credit risk is low as the company only invests in debt papers with AAA or AA+ ratings from reputable issuers.