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Cholamandalam Financial: Q4 profit jumps on dividend income

May 8, 2026 4 mins read Firehose Gupta

Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited — year ended March 31, 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026; also includes year ended March 31, 2025 comparatives)

Optional commentary: Standalone and consolidated audited financial results are presented in Rs. Crores (unless otherwise stated).

Particulars Quarter ended 31.03.2026 Audited (Refer Note 3) 31.12.2025 Unaudited 31.03.2025 Audited (Refer Note) Year ended 31.03.2026 Audited 31.03.2025 Audited
1. Revenue from operations
– Interest Income 1.40 1.19 0.55 4.91 1.32
– Dividend Income 48.48 48.48 74.88 74.88
– Service Income 2.50 2.50 2.50 10.00 10.00
Total 52.38 3.69 51.53 89.79 86.20
2. Other income
3. Total Income (1+2) 52.38 3.69 51.53 89.79 86.20
4. Expenses
a) Finance Cost
b) Employee benefits expense 0.51 0.52 0.48 2.04 1.86
c) Depreciation and amortisation expense 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.03
d) Other expenditure 1.00 0.24 1.01 1.82 1.74
Total expenses 1.52 0.77 1.50 3.89 3.63
5. Profit before tax (3-4) 50.86 2.92 50.03 85.90 82.57
6. Tax expense
a) Current tax 12.39 0.26 12.46 15.50 18.20
b) Deferred tax (0.01) (0.03) (0.01) (0.03)
Total Tax expense 12.38 0.26 12.43 15.49 18.17
7. Profit for the period (5-6) 38.48 2.66 37.60 70.41 64.40
8. Other Comprehensive Income – Gain/(loss)
a) (i) Items that will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit or Loss 2.46 0.05 11.46 2.75 11.41
(ii) Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit or Loss (0.35) (0.01) (1.64) (0.39) (1.67)
b) (i) Items that will be reclassified to Statement of Profit or Loss
(ii) Income tax relating to items that will be reclassified to Statement of Profit or Loss
Total Other Comprehensive Income for the period 2.11 0.04 9.82 2.36 9.74
9. Total Comprehensive Income for the period (7+8) 40.59 2.70 47.42 72.77 74.14
10. Paid-up equity share capital (Re. 1/- per share) 18.78 18.78 18.78 18.78 18.78
11. Earnings per Share of Re. 1/- each (Rs.) (not annualised for interim period)
a) Basic 2.05 0.14 2.00 3.75 3.43
b) Diluted 2.05 0.14 2.00 3.75 3.43
Particulars As at 31.03.2026 Audited As at 31.03.2025 Audited
ASSETS
Financial Assets
(a) Cash and Cash equivalents 0.52 0.78
(b) Bank Balance other than (a) above 110.05 63.77
(c) Investments 1,293.46 1,290.72
(d) Other Financial Assets
Total Financial Assets 1,404.03 1,355.27
Non-Financial Assets
(a) Current Tax Assets (Net)
(b) Deferred Tax Assets (Net)
(c) Intangible Assets 0.02 0.05
(d) Other Non-Financial Assets 0.16 0.13
Total Non-Financial Assets 0.18 0.18
Total Assets 1,404.21 1,355.45
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Financial Liabilities
(a) Borrowings (debt securities)
(b) Borrowings (other than debt securities)
(c) Payables
Trade payables
i) total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises
ii) total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises and small enterprises
Other payables
i) total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises
ii) total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises and small enterprises 0.84 0.83
(d) Other Financial Liabilities 0.49 0.45
Total Financial Liabilities 1.33 1.28
Non-Financial Liabilities
(a) Current Tax Liabilities (Net) 0.88 0.93
(b) Deferred Tax Liabilities (Net) 2.21 1.83
(c) Provisions 0.07 0.06
(d) Other non-financial liabilities 0.04 0.04
Total Non-Financial Liabilities 3.20 2.86
Equity
(a) Equity Share Capital 18.78 18.78
(b) Other Equity 1,380.90 1,332.53
Total Equity 1,399.68 1,351.31
Total Liabilities and Equity 1,404.21 1,355.45
Particulars Year ended 31.03.2026 Audited Year ended 31.03.2025 Audited
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax 85.90 82.57
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation expense 0.03 0.03
Interest income on Deposits (4.91) (1.32)
(4.88) (1.29)
Operating Profit Before Working Capital Changes 81.02 81.28
Adjustments for:
(Increase)/Decrease in Operating Assets
– Financial Assets (0.02) 0.02
– Non Financial Assets (0.01) 0.13
– Investment in Bank Fixed Deposits (net of withdrawals) / Unpaid dividend accounts (46.23) (62.19)
(46.26) (62.04)
Increase/(Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
– Financial Liabilities 0.02 0.02
– Trade Payables 0.03 (0.02)
– Provisions 0.01 0.02
0.06 0.02
Cash Flow generated from / (used) in Operations 34.82 19.26
Interest Received on Bank Deposits 4.86 0.23
Income taxes paid (Net of refunds) (15.55) (16.74)
(10.69) (16.51)
Net Cash generated from / (used) in Operating Activities (A) 24.13 2.75
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Purchase of intangible asset (0.02)
Net Cash generated from / (used) in Investing Activities (B) (0.02)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Dividends Paid (Including Unpaid dividends pertaining to earlier periods) (24.39) (10.44)
Net Cash (used) in / generated from Financing Activities (C) (24.39) (10.44)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (A+B+C) (0.26) (7.71)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the year 0.78 8.49
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the year 0.52 0.78
Particulars As at 31.03.2026 Audited As at 31.03.2025 Audited
ASSETS
Financial Assets
(a) Cash and Cash equivalents 8,475.01 5,385.91
(b) Bank Balance other than (a) above 6,500.77 4,293.94
(c) Derivative financial instruments 1,701.06 203.32
(d) Receivables
i) Trade Receivables 327.05 204.19
ii) Other Receivables 155.60 66.15
iii) Insurance Contract Assets 1,049.38 606.18
iv) Reinsurance Assets 950.45 1,688.43
(e) Loans 217,743.72 182,037.64
(f) Investments in Associates & Joint Venture 490.53 483.27
(g) Other Investments 24,477.77 23,787.94
(h) Other Financial Assets 1,319.59 780.26
Total Financial Assets 263,190.93 219,537.23
Non-Financial Assets
(a) Current Tax Assets 49.86 395.86
(b) Deferred Tax Assets 1,213.09 928.55
(c) Goodwill 42.72 42.72
(d) Investment Property 28.96 28.96
(e) Property, Plant and Equipment 2,046.00 1,900.84
(f) Capital Work in Progress 27.51 3.69
(g) Intangible Assets 90.98 56.25
(h) Intangible Assets under development 69.57 50.71
(i) Reinsurance Assets 1,317.96 1,282.49
(j) Other Non-Financial Assets 255.14 388.65
Total Non-Financial Assets 5,141.79 5,078.72
Total Assets 268,332.72 224,615.95
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Financial Liabilities
(a) Derivative financial instruments 86.45 284.60
(b) Payables
Trade payables
i) total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises 13.44 14.82
ii) total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises and small enterprises 325.96 651.61
Other payables
i) total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises 2,278.63 1,622.82
ii) total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises and small enterprises 1,020.92 746.09
Other Insurers
i) Total outstanding dues of micro and small enterprises 40,824.10 30,222.70
ii) total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises and small enterprises 156,542.80 133,791.98
(c) Debt Securities 13,033.13 10,351.76
(d) Borrowings (Other than Debt Securities) 11,748.62 11,893.72
(e) Subordinated Liabilities 1,055.46 865.06
Total Financial Liabilities 226,929.51 190,445.16
Non-Financial Liabilities
(a) Current tax Liabilities 0.88 0.93
(b) Deferred tax Liabilities 2.21 1.83
(c) Provisions 300.56 248.34
(d) Insurance Contract Liabilities 7,050.70 6,786.87
(e) Other non-financial liabilities 168.90 183.73
Total Non-Financial Liabilities 7,523.25 7,221.70
Equity
(a) Equity Share Capital 18.78 18.78
(b) Other Equity 15,435.37 12,496.50
Total Equity 15,454.15 12,515.28
Non controlling interest 18,425.81 14,433.81
Total Equity (including NCI) 33,879.96 26,949.09
Total Liabilities and Equity 268,332.72 224,615.95
Particulars Year ended 31.03.2026 Audited Year ended 31.03.2025 Audited
Cash Flow