Penny stock under Re 1 hit upper circuit as Board approves fund raising via QIP placement & increase in the borrowing limits in Extraordinary General Meeting
From Re 0.49 per share (52-week low) to Rs 0.71 per share, the stock gave 44.90 per cent returns.
Today, shares of Srestha Finvest Ltd hit 5 per cent to Re 0.71 per share from its previous closing of Rs 0.68. The stock’s 52-week high is Rs 1.28 while its 52-week low is Re 0.49. The shares of the company saw a spurt in volume by more than 1.01 times.
Established in 1985, Srestha Finvest Ltd. is a multifaceted financial services company offering various solutions, including loans, financing, and investments. They hold a specific regulatory license: a Category B Non-Systematically Important Non-Deposit Taking NBFC - Investment and Credit Company. This allows them to provide loans secured by various assets (securities, movable and immovable properties), offer hire purchase and leasing options, and engage in trading and investing shares. The company has a market cap of over Rs 100 crore.
The company's board has authorized two significant financial moves. First, they've approved a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to raise up to Rs 100 crore by issuing 93 crore equity shares at Rs 1.05 per share to 20 non-promoters. This requires both shareholder and regulatory approval. Second, the board has increased the company's borrowing limit to Rs 500 crore, a decision that falls under Section 180(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and necessitates shareholder consent.
On September 23, 2024, the shares of the company ex-traded stock split in the ratio 2:1 i.e., splitting of 1 equity share have a face value of Rs 2 into 2 equity shares have a face value of Re 1 each.
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Quarterly Results
The total revenue increased by 1,634 per cent to Rs 3,950 lakh in Q1FY25 compared to the total revenue of Rs 227.80 lakh in Q1FY24. The company reported a net profit of Rs 3,100.62 lakh in Q1FY25 compared to a net profit of Rs 43.90 lakh in Q1FY24, an increase of 6,963 per cent.
Annual Results
The total income increased by 269 per cent to Rs 1,013.01 lakh in FY24 compared to the total income of Rs 274.56 lakh in FY23. The company reported a net profit of Rs 173.86 lakh in FY24 compared to a net loss of Rs 497.41 lakh in FY23, an increase of 135 per cent. The company reported a net profit in FY24 after reporting a net loss for the past 5 years i.e., FY23, FY22, FY21, FY20 and FY19.
From Re 0.49 per share (52-week low) to Rs 0.71 per share, the stock gave 44.90 per cent returns. Investors should keep an eye on this micro-cap stock.
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