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    Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited

    ARSSBL
    Financial Services·15 Jul 2026
    Management Summary

    Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited reported a strong Q1 FY27 with significant revenue and profit growth, driven by expanding asset bases and a balanced revenue mix. Despite navigating a complex operating environment marked by geopolitical tensions and regulatory changes, the company demonstrated resilience. An exceptional expense was recognized due to a fraudulent activity, but management is taking steps for recovery and enhanced controls, while maintaining a positive outlook for the capital market and its strategic growth initiatives.

    Highlights

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    • Total revenue from operations grew 22.37% YoY to ₹2,461 million.

    • EBITDA increased 30.19% YoY to ₹973 million, with a healthy margin of 39.54%.

    • PAT (before exceptional items) surged 71.2% YoY to ₹391 million, achieving a 16% margin.

    • Asset Under Custody (AUC) grew 21.44% YoY to ₹1.13 lakh crores, and Distribution AUM increased 25.82% YoY to ₹94,791 million.

    • The company's external credit rating was upgraded to A1+ for short-term and A+ for long-term bank facilities, enabling increased borrowing limits at reasonable cost.

    Concerns

    3

    • An exceptional expense of ₹209.96 million was recognized due to fraudulent off-market transfers for two clients.

    • The broking industry is transitioning to a phase of more measured activity, with moderation in the derivative segment due to evolving regulatory frameworks.

    • MTF loan book interest earned remained flat QoQ despite book growth, attributed to a market fall in March.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    13 metrics
    1. 01Revenue2,461 Mn+22.4%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA973 Mn+30.2%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin39.5%
    4. 04PAT (before exceptional)391 Mn+71.2%YoY
    5. 05PAT Margin (before exceptional)16%

    Segment breakdown

    • Broking Income1,280 Mn64.5%
    • MTF Interest Income428 Mn21.6%
    • Distribution Income275 Mn13.9%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    MTF Book
    ₹1,750 crores to ₹1,800 crores
    		High
    Volume
    Distribution AUM Growth
    40%
    		High
    Revenue Mix
    Broking and Non-Broking Income Mix
    50-50 mix
    		High
    Revenue
    Total Revenue Growth
    20% to 25%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    PAT Growth
    30% to 35%
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    Recovery of exceptional expense from fraud

    next quarter (or as legal proceedings progress)
    Current₹209.96 million recognized as exceptional expense
    TargetPartial or full recovery through EOW action or insurance claim

    Why it matters

    Direct impact on profitability; recovery would improve future PAT.

    Any recoveries from such claim or through legal proceedings will be accounted for as and when the realization becomes reasonably certain.

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties

    Shaped a complex operating environment, leading to temporary crude oil spikes and currency volatility. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Foreign outflow from Indian markets

    Totaling ~₹1.43 lakh crores in Q1 FY27, though mellowing in early July. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Monsoon deficit (El Niño effect)

    Sharp 40% rainfall deficit in June, though recovering in early July. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Broking industry transition to measured activity and moderation in derivatives

    Driven by evolving regulatory framework (SEBI measures on derivatives, RBI capital market exposure). — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Fraudulent off-market transfer leading to exceptional expense

    ₹209.96 million recognized as exceptional expense; EOW investigation, insurance claim, and internal control enhancements underway. — Management acknowledged

    high

    MTF book susceptibility to risk

    Management states MTF book is largely for cash market transactions, not F&O, with strict internal controls and no losses since 2017. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “I personally feel that market, capital market conditions are good and it's good for, broking industry and capital market related activities also. ... we have, taken a route to go for a non-broking side, which consists of all the distribution of financial products as well as margin trading funding book.”

    Provides management's overall view on market conditions and their strategic pivot towards non-broking segments to mitigate volatility.

    asked by Nachiket Kale

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Financial Performance Overview

    Anand Rathi reported a robust Q1 FY27, with total revenue from operations reaching ₹2,461 million, marking a 22.37% year-on-year growth. EBITDA grew by 30.19% to ₹973 million, resulting in a healthy EBITDA margin of 39.54%. PAT before exceptional items📎 increased by 71.2% to ₹391 million, with a margin of 16%, while PAT after exceptional items📎 stood at ₹233.51 million, growing 2.35% YoY.

    02

    Asset Growth and Diversification Strategy

    The company's asset base continued its strong growth trajectory, with Asset Under Custody (AUC) reaching ₹1.13 lakh crores, up 21.44% YoY. The MTF book expanded by 55% YoY to ₹13,318 million, and Distribution AUM grew 25.82% YoY to ₹94,791 million. Management reiterated its strategy to maintain a 50-50 mix between broking and non-broking income to reduce market volatility🌐 impact, with broking income at ₹1,280 million and non-broking segments (MTF interest and distribution) contributing ₹428 million and ₹275 million respectively.

    03

    Fraudulent Activity and Recovery Efforts

    An exceptional expense📎 of ₹209.96 million was recognized this quarter due to fraudulent off-market transfers affecting two dormant depository clients. The company has reported the incident to relevant authorities, including the Economic Offence Wing (EOW), which has traced and attached assets of beneficiaries. Anand Rathi has also filed an insurance claim and engaged an external consultant to strengthen internal controls, with recoveries to be accounted for when realized.

    04

    Market Outlook and Regulatory Environment

    Management expressed a positive long-term outlook for the Indian capital market, expecting continued growth over the next three years, despite current geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties. They acknowledged the impact of foreign outflows totaling ₹1.43 lakh crores in Q1 FY27 and evolving regulatory frameworks from SEBI and RBI, which aim to strengthen market resilience and investor protection, particularly in the equity derivative segment.

    05

    Capital Structure and Credit Rating

    The company's debt-equity ratio stood at a comfortable 0.81 as of June 30, 2026, which management intends to increase to support growth in the MTF book and overall business. This strategy is supported by an upgrade in their external credit rating to A1+ for short-term and A+ for long-term bank facilities, enhancing their ability to borrow at reasonable costs.

    06

    Client Engagement and Digital Initiatives

    Anand Rathi is focusing on deepening client engagement through an enhanced digital platform offering real-time data, advanced analytics, and simplified portfolio tracking. The company aims to enable a full end-to-end digital onboarding and transaction ecosystem, integrated with India's digital public infrastructure. This initiative is expected to strengthen the client franchise and improve scalability, positioning the company for future growth.

    07

    International Expansion for NRI Clients

    The company has passed a resolution to establish a subsidiary unit in Dubai to cater to its NRI customer base, particularly those in the UAE region. This move is aimed at providing active support and guidance for NRIs interested in investing in India, ensuring compliance with regulatory hurdles. Currently, the focus is on facilitating Indian investments rather than offering international products.

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