NDLVENTURE - NDL Ventures
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
NDL Ventures Limited has provided clarifications to the NSE regarding technical discrepancies in its Q2 FY26 financial filings, including machine-readability and segment reporting. The company reported a net profit of ₹28.35 lakh for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, up from ₹20.92 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹120.15 lakh, while the company maintains a single business segment in 'Other Financial Services'. A key ongoing development is the proposed merger with Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited, which has received a No Objection Certificate from the RBI.
- Net Profit for Q2 FY26 increased to ₹28.35 lakh compared to ₹20.92 lakh in Q2 FY25.
- Total Income for the quarter was ₹120.15 lakh, a slight decrease from ₹124.23 lakh YoY.
- Company confirmed it operates as a single segment entity under 'Other Financial Services'.
- RBI has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited into the company.
- Cash and bank balances as of September 30, 2025, stood at ₹506.67 lakh.
NDL Ventures Limited has addressed a clarification request from the National Stock Exchange regarding its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The exchange had flagged a discrepancy concerning the absence of segment details in the initial filing. The company clarified that it operates exclusively in a single segment, "Other Financial Services," and has now provided the necessary XBRL data. This response resolves the regulatory query and ensures compliance with SEBI listing requirements.
- NSE requested clarification on January 23, 2026, regarding missing segment reporting data for Q3 FY26.
- Company confirmed it operates in a single segment identified as "Other Financial Services."
- Updated segment details have been submitted via XBRL to the exchange to rectify the discrepancy.
- The clarification was issued under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
NDL Ventures reported a strong year-on-year performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with net profit rising to ₹23.32 lakhs from ₹6.59 lakhs in the previous year. Total income saw a steady increase to ₹126.08 lakhs compared to ₹116.70 lakhs in the same quarter last year. For the nine-month period, the company's profit reached ₹75.85 lakhs, a 68% increase over the previous year's ₹45.09 lakhs. A critical update for investors is the ongoing merger with Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited (HLFL), which has already received an RBI No Objection Certificate and is awaiting NCLT approval.
- Net Profit for Q3 FY26 grew 254% YoY to ₹23.32 lakhs.
- Total Income for the quarter increased to ₹126.08 lakhs from ₹116.70 lakhs YoY.
- Nine-month (9M FY26) net profit stands at ₹75.85 lakhs, up from ₹45.09 lakhs in 9M FY25.
- The company has filed the draft 'Scheme of Merger by Absorption' of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited with stock exchanges.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter improved to ₹0.07 from ₹0.02 in the corresponding quarter last year.
NDL Ventures Limited has submitted its compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The certificate, issued by KFin Technologies Limited, confirms that all dematerialization requests were processed within the mandatory 15-day period. This filing ensures that physical share certificates received were mutilated, cancelled, and the depository's name was updated in the records. This is a standard administrative procedure to maintain the integrity of electronic shareholding.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- KFin Technologies Limited confirmed processing of dematerialization requests within 15 days.
- Physical share certificates were mutilated and cancelled as per SEBI regulations.
- The depository has been substituted as the registered owner in the company records for dematerialized shares.
NDL Ventures Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons and their immediate relatives starting January 1, 2026. This action is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the announcement of financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the results are made public. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be shared later.
- Trading window closure begins on January 1, 2026, for all designated persons.
- Closure is in anticipation of the Un-Audited Financial Results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the financial results are officially declared.
- The date for the Board meeting to approve the results will be communicated separately.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total income decreased by 16.24% YoY, falling from INR 5.90 Cr in FY 2023-24 to INR 4.94 Cr in FY 2024-25. The company operates in Real Estate and Financial Services segments, though specific revenue splits per segment were not detailed in the provided financials.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not specifically disclosed, but the company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and its primary operations and registered office are located in India.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin for FY 2024-25 was 11.95% (INR 0.59 Cr profit on INR 4.94 Cr income). Profit after tax saw a significant decline from the previous year, though the exact prior year PAT was not explicitly listed in the summary table, the PBT dropped from INR 1.80 Cr to INR 1.04 Cr (a 42.22% decrease).
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin was 21.01% in FY 2024-25 (INR 1.04 Cr), representing a sharp decline from 30.52% in FY 2023-24 (INR 1.80 Cr).
Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company maintains a net worth of INR 60.05 Cr as of March 31, 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Finance costs were reported as nil for both FY 2024-25 and FY 2023-24, indicating no active interest-bearing debt during the period.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not applicable as NDL Ventures is a service and investment-oriented entity focused on Real Estate and Financial Services.
Capacity Expansion
The company is undergoing a major structural expansion through the merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited (HLFL) into NDL Ventures, which will pivot the company into a full-scale NBFC.
Raw Material Costs
Not applicable; total operating expenses were INR 3.90 Cr in FY 2024-25, a decrease of 4.77% from INR 4.10 Cr in FY 2023-24.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The core strategy is the 'Merger by Absorption' of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited (HLFL). This will allow the company to transition into a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) once the Certificate of Registration (CoR) is granted by the RBI post-merger, enabling a massive scale-up in financial service offerings.
Products & Services
Real estate development services and financial services. Post-merger, the company will provide vehicle finance and other NBFC-related credit products.
Brand Portfolio
NDL Ventures, Hinduja Group, NXTHUB (broadband brand mentioned in historical context).
New Products/Services
Launch of comprehensive NBFC financial products following the merger and receipt of the RBI Certificate of Registration.
Market Expansion
Expansion into the pan-India financial services market through the existing network of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited.
Market Share & Ranking
The broadband division (NXTDIGITAL) was previously ranked among the top 4 private ISPs in India with over 1 million customers; current market ranking for the real estate/financial services entity is not provided.
Strategic Alliances
Merger agreement with Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited (Transferor Company).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward consolidated NBFC platforms with strong parentage; NDL Ventures is positioning itself within the Hinduja Group ecosystem to leverage this trend.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with established Indian NBFCs and diversified financial service providers.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is derived from its association with the Hinduja Group, providing superior access to capital, regulatory expertise, and a pre-established customer base in the vehicle finance sector via HLFL.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to Indian interest rate environments and credit demand cycles, which will dictate the profitability of the post-merger NBFC business.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for organized retail and commercial credit in India is driving the strategic shift toward financial services.
Geopolitical Risks
Low, as the business is focused on Indian domestic real estate and financial services.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to RBI regulations for NBFCs, SEBI Listing Obligations, and NCLT approvals for the scheme of merger under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Environmental Compliance
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) was not applicable as the company did not fall under the top 1000 listed entities by market capitalization.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate for FY 2024-25 was 43.11%, with a total tax expense of INR 44.77 Lakh (INR 25.48 Lakh current tax and INR 19.29 Lakh deferred tax) on a PBT of INR 103.85 Lakh.
Legal Contingencies
The company reported no pending applications or proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the financial year.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the timeline for the NCLT approval of the merger, which is a prerequisite for the RBI to grant the NBFC Certificate of Registration.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentrated in India, specifically the Mumbai region for its corporate and real estate operations.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on regulatory authorities (RBI, NCLT, SEBI) for the execution of its primary growth strategy.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company must invest in digital lending infrastructure to remain competitive against fintech-led NBFCs post-merger.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Not disclosed for the current period; will be a major factor post-merger with the acquisition of the HLFL loan book.