PEOPLIN

Peoples Investments Ltd. is an investment company primarily engaged in holding and managing a portfolio of securities. The company operates as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) type entity, focusing on long-term capital appreciation through its investment activities in both quoted and unquoted equity instruments. Its market position is that of a small-cap investment firm with a limited operational scale, serving as a vehicle for the group's investment holdings.

Key Points

* Key Facts: * Founded Year: 1976 (Incorporated on June 29, 1976). * Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra. * Stock Listing: Listed on the BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 501144). * Registered Office: New Hind House, 3, Narottam Morarjee Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400 001. * Operations and Resources: * The company does not have manufacturing facilities or mines as its primary assets are financial investments. * Total investments as of March 31, 2025, were valued at ₹9.42 thousand (quoted), while unquoted investments of ₹2,502.55 thousand were fully provided for due to impairment. * It maintains minimal liquid resources, with cash and bank balances standing at ₹142.27 thousand as of March 31, 2025. * Ownership: * The company is a public limited entity. Major directors include Shantilal Pokharna and Suma G. Nair. * Business Model: * The business model revolves around income generation from services and dividend/interest from its investment portfolio. * It is characterized by low operational complexity and a lean cost structure. * Financial Performance (FY 2024-25): * Total Revenue: ₹500 thousand (down from ₹600 thousand in FY 2023-24). * Revenue Source: Primarily derived from "Sale of Services" and "Other Income." * Net Profit/Loss: The company reported a profit for the period ending December 31, 2025, of ₹1.43 lakhs for the nine-month period. * Key Personnel and Employees: * Management: The company is managed by a Board of Directors and a Manager (VenkatesH Ramaswami). * Key Managerial Personnel: Suryakant Laxman Khare serves as the CFO and Company Secretary. * Hiring and Attrition: The company operates with a very small team; specific employee count and attrition rates are not disclosed, but total administrative expenses remain low. * Strategic Initiatives and Outlook: * The company focuses on maintaining its current investment holdings and managing regulatory compliances. * Recent board changes include the appointment of Shri Atul Dharap and Shri Padmanabhan Balasubramaniam as directors in 2024-2025. * Future outlook remains tied to the performance of its underlying investment portfolio and its ability to generate service-based income.