1. At a Glance
Indus Finance Ltd is that old-school NBFC uncle who survived multiple market cycles, income tax raids (almost), regulatory mood swings, and still shows up every quarter with some profit and a dividend cheque. With a market cap of ₹50.8 Cr, a current price of ₹54.9, and a P/E of 49.4, this tiny NBFC is clearly pricing itself like a boutique wine but selling like roadside soda.
Latest Q3 FY26 numbers show revenue of ₹1.37 Cr, PAT of ₹0.29 Cr, and a chunky OPM of ~59%. Sounds impressive until you realize absolute numbers are still pocket change. Promoters hold a solid 74.8%, debt stands at ₹18.8 Cr, and ROE is stuck at a polite-but-awkward 6.2%.
The stock is up ~26% in one year, but earnings are down ~45% TTM. So the big question: is the market celebrating a turnaround… or just vibing on low liquidity? Ready to dig? 😏
2. Introduction – Vintage NBFC, Modern Confusion
Incorporated in 1992, Indus Finance Corporation Ltd has been around longer than most fintech founders have been alive. The company operates in corporate financing, leasing, hire purchase, and advisory services—basically the classic NBFC starter pack from the pre-UPI era.
But unlike flashy NBFCs chasing app downloads, Indus Finance quietly finances wind & solar projects, infrastructure, agriculture, property developers, and even gives loans against shares and mortgage loans. It also holds OTCEI dealership status, which today sounds more like a trivia question than a competitive advantage.
Over the years, the company has survived losses, negative ROE phases, tax litigation (settled in 2021), and erratic revenue streams. Yet here it is in FY26, profitable again, paying
dividends, and trading at a valuation that screams confidence. Or delusion. Or scarcity premium. Pick your poison.
3. Business Model – WTF Do They Even Do?
Let’s simplify this without pretending it’s rocket science.
Indus Finance is a small NBFC that:
- Lends money to niche sectors (renewables, infra, agri, real estate)
- Provides loans against shares and properties
- Earns interest income, fees, and some very quirky income lines
In FY21, revenue breakup looked like this:
- Insurance Bonus – ~81%
- Impairment reversal – ~15%
- Interest income – ~4%
Yes, you read that right. Insurance bonus. This is not your standard NBFC playbook. Over time, income sources have normalized a bit, but volatility remains baked into the DNA.
Think of Indus Finance as a bespoke lender doing selective deals rather than a scalable lending machine. Less Bajaj Finance, more “we know a guy who knows a project.”
Would you trust such a model at scale? Or is niche survival itself a skill? 🤔
4. Financials Overview
Q3 FY26 Comparison (₹ Cr)
| Metric | Latest Qtr (Dec 25) | YoY Qtr (Dec 24) | Prev Qtr (Sep 25) | YoY % | QoQ % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.37 | 1.51 | 1.05 | -9.3% | +30.5% |
| EBITDA | 0.81 | 1.05 | 0.68 | -22.9% | +19.1% |
| PAT | 0.29 | 0.13 | 0.08 | +123% | +262% |
| EPS (₹) | 0.31 | 0.14 | 0.09 | +121% | +244% |
Annualised EPS (Q3 rule)
Average of Q1, Q2,
