CHOICE INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Choice International Limited has announced the release of encumbrance on shares held by promoter Arun Kumar Poddar. This disclosure, made under SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, pertains to the release of a pledge on 6,00,000 shares, representing 0.27% of the total share capital. The event was reported on September 4, 2026. Several other promoters and promoter group entities also have varying levels of encumbrance or no encumbrance on their holdings.

Choice International Ltd has announced its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 12:00 Noon in Mumbai. The company is dispatching letters with web links to access the AGM notice and the Annual Report for FY 2025-26 to members whose email addresses are not registered. Key dates include a cut-off for e-voting on September 19, 2026, with electronic voting commencing on September 23 and concluding on September 25, 2026. The filing also serves as a reminder for shareholders to update their KYC details as per recent SEBI mandates, including PAN, address, bank details, and specimen signatures, especially for those holding physical securities.

Choice International Ltd has announced its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 12:00 Noon IST, to be held at ICONIQA Hotel in Mumbai. The company will present its Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26, which includes the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report. The report details the company's corporate overview, financial statements, statutory reports, and governance practices. The AGM notice and annual report have been disseminated electronically to shareholders and are also available on the company's website. Choice International Ltd, a financial services conglomerate since 1993, emphasizes its commitment to financial empowerment, innovation, and value creation for stakeholders.

Choice International Ltd has submitted its Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26, which includes the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report. The company also announced its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 12:00 Noon IST at ICONIQA Hotel, Mumbai. The report and AGM notice have been sent electronically to members and are available on the company's website. The report details the company's corporate overview, financial statements, statutory reports, and a business responsibility and sustainability report.

Choice International Ltd has announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% stake in Choice Proptech Solutions Private Limited (CPSPL). The acquisition involved 10,000 equity shares at a consideration of ₹6,22,20,000. CPSPL, previously a step-down subsidiary, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Choice International Ltd. This move is part of an internal group restructuring aimed at simplifying the corporate structure and enhancing operational efficiency. The transaction was conducted on an arm's length basis and approved by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors. CPSPL's turnover was ₹245.57 lakhs and net worth was ₹137.43 lakhs as of March 31, 2026.

Choice International Ltd announced a change in its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP). Mr. Manoj Singhania has resigned from his position, effective August 10, 2026, to take on other responsibilities within the Group. The Board has accepted his resignation and expressed appreciation for his services. Concurrently, Mr. Ayush Sharma has been appointed as the new CFO and KMP, also effective August 10, 2026. Mr. Sharma brings over 14 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and corporate finance, with international exposure in Dubai.

Choice International Limited reported robust Q1 FY27 results, with total revenue reaching ₹319 Cr, a 34% year-on-year increase. Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 26% YoY to ₹61 Cr. The company highlighted strong contributions from its Stock Broking (59%), Advisory (27%), and NBFC (13%) segments. Key operational highlights include a 13% YoY growth in Demat accounts to 12.94 lakh, a 30% YoY increase in Stock Broking client assets to ₹62,226 Cr, and a 73% YoY surge in insurance policies sold. The MD noted significant government mandates for consulting subsidiaries and SEBI approval for an AIF investment manager role. A strategic partnership with South Korea's NH Investment & Securities was also announced.

Choice International Ltd has acquired 100% of Choice Proptech Solutions Private Limited, a step-down subsidiary, from its subsidiary Choice Consultancy Services Private Limited for a consideration of ₹6,22,20,000. This acquisition, priced at ₹6,222 per equity share, makes Choice Proptech a wholly-owned subsidiary of Choice International. The transaction is part of an internal group restructuring aimed at simplifying the corporate structure and enhancing operational efficiency. The acquired entity operates a technology-driven real estate distribution, marketing, and advisory platform. The acquisition is on an arm's length basis and has received necessary board and audit committee approvals. It is not considered a material related party transaction requiring shareholder approval.

Choice International's consolidated revenue rose 32.45% YoY to ₹309.79 Cr (+1.00% QoQ), while PAT grew a slower 26.37% YoY to ₹60.61 Cr and actually fell 10.66% QoQ from ₹67.84 Cr. Owners' share of PAT was ₹55.30 Cr (+22.83% YoY). PAT growth trailing revenue growth YoY is a margin-compression signal: net profit margin came in at 19.0% of total income versus 20.2% a year ago and 21.6% last quarter, while operating margin (revenue less employee and other operating costs) was 33.8% versus 35.4% YoY and 37.7% QoQ. Basic EPS was ₹2.72, up from ₹2.38 YoY but down from ₹3.05 QoQ. The compression is concentrated in the Advisory segment, where PBT margin nearly halved to 28.0% from 40.3% a year ago — PBT grew just 5.9% YoY to ₹25.55 Cr even as segment revenue jumped 52.2% YoY to ₹91.28 Cr. NBFC segment PBT fell 36.9% YoY to ₹4.46 Cr (margin 10.0% vs 18.3% YoY), though it more than doubled sequentially from ₹2.28 Cr in Q4FY26. Offsetting both, Broking & Distribution — still the largest segment at ₹172.25 Cr of revenue — expanded PBT margin to 28.0% from 22.4% YoY on PBT of ₹48.27 Cr (+58.9% YoY) and alone accounted for over 60% of total segment PBT. Group finance costs rose 31% YoY to ₹27.68 Cr and depreciation more than doubled to ₹6.44 Cr from ₹2.79 Cr, tracking balance sheet growth (total segment assets ₹3,736 Cr vs ₹2,803 Cr YoY). No street/consensus estimates for this specific quarter turned up after searching, and the company has no formal guidance or prior concall commentary on record — both vsStreet and vsGuidance are unknown rather than assumed. Standalone (holding-company-only) PAT was ₹4.50 Cr versus ₹1.56 Cr YoY, not comparable in scale or nature to the consolidated print given the entity's disclosed role as pure capital-allocation/managerial oversight vehicle with no operating segments. During the quarter the company completed two small 100%-stake bolt-on acquisitions — Choice Unified Services Private Limited (formerly Optimo Investment Adviser, ₹0.1 Cr) and Ellora Solutions Private Limited (₹0.12 Cr) — both immaterial in size. Alongside these results, the board also approved a CFO transition (Ayush Sharma replacing Manoj Singhania, who continues in another management role). The standout item outside the quarter's own numbers is a July 9, 2026 announcement — after quarter-end, not reflected in these financials — of a ₹900 Cr strategic investment from South Korea's NH Investment & Securities into Choice Equity Broking Private Limited via compulsorily convertible preference shares. That deal's eventual terms and completion, alongside whether Advisory segment margins recover from this quarter's compression and whether NBFC's sequential PBT rebound holds, are the key markers for the next quarter.

Choice International Ltd has announced an earnings conference call scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 04:00 PM IST. The call will focus on the discussion of the company's unaudited financial results for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027, ended June 30, 2026. Both standalone and consolidated financial performances will be reviewed. Key management personnel, including Group CEO Mr. Arun Poddar and Head of Investor Relations Mr. Ayush Sharma, will participate. Dial-in details and pre-registration links are provided for interested participants.