How Did Choice International's Q2 Net Profit Surge Over 21%?
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Mumbai, Oct 16 (NationPress) Choice International Limited, a financial services and brokerage firm, announced that its net profit for the second quarter of the current fiscal year (Q2 FY26) reached Rs 56.46 crore, marking a significant 21.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year (YoY).
The company had reported a net profit of Rs 46.45 crore in Q2 FY25. Additionally, the profit saw a rise of over 17 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from Rs 47.96 crore during the April-June timeframe.
For the period spanning July to September, the firm’s total revenue was recorded at Rs 284.09 crore, which is a 14 percent YoY increase from Rs 249.20 crore and a 19 percent QoQ growth from Rs 237.95 crore, as per its filing with the exchange.
Furthermore, the company reported an impressive 27 percent YoY growth in its EBITDA for the quarter, totaling Rs 98.98 crore, compared to Rs 77.6 crore in the same quarter last year. The EBITDA also demonstrated a 14 percent increase QoQ, rising from Rs 86.8 crore.
During this period, 59 percent of the company's revenue was generated from stock broking, while 26 percent came from advisory services and 15 percent from the NBFC segment.
As of September 30, the number of demat accounts reached 12.05 lakh, reflecting a 29 percent increase YoY. Meanwhile, the assets under management (AUM) for its wealth products stood at Rs 4,807 crore.
The total loan book for the NBFC segment by the end of Q2 FY26 was recorded at Rs 716 crore, with the retail loan segment amounting to Rs 536 crore.
“After a strong start to the fiscal year, Choice maintained its growth trajectory in Q2 and H1 FY26, showcasing robust performance across its various business segments and an expanding national presence. Our unwavering commitment to operational excellence and a customer-first approach continues to drive our progress,” stated Kamal Poddar, Managing Director of Choice International Limited.
He further mentioned that during this quarter, their consulting division, Choice Consultancy Services Private Limited (CCSPL), secured project mandates totaling approximately Rs 140 crore across diverse sectors including housing, agriculture, MSME development, water resource management, and urban planning.