What we do VLS Finance Ltd operates as a diversified financial services company offering stock brokerage, proprietary investment, leasing, merchant banking, and advisory services in India and abroad. |
Founded in 1,986 |
Market share Established presence in stock brokerage and financial services with voluntary RBI deregistration; listed on BSE and NSE. |
Problem solved Provides comprehensive financial solutions including investment, credit, and advisory services to support corporate and individual investors' funding and growth needs. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves retail and institutional investors, corporates, and international clients; operates in B2B and B2C segments through stock exchange memberships. |
Key management S. K. Agarwal (Managing Director), K. K. Soni (Director-Finance & CFO), Keshav Tandan (Executive Director) all with extensive industry experience. |
Our journey and innovations Founded in 1986, renamed in 1994; expanded into asset management, international advisory, and stock exchange memberships; voluntarily deregistered as NBFC in 2014. |
Where we operate Primarily India with subsidiaries in Luxembourg and operations spanning international investment advisory. |
Top products or what we offer Stock brokerage, proprietary trading, leasing, hire purchase, merchant banking, consultancy, project finance, and investment advisory services. |
Top brands VLS Securities Limited, VLS Asset Management Limited, VLS Sunnivesh Limited; flagship financial services subsidiaries contributing significantly. |
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Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue driven by cyclical stock market activities and recurring income from financial services and investments. |
Our industry position Niche player with diversified services in financial markets; maintains stable market presence amid industry volatility. |
Financial highlights FY2024-25 Revenue: INR 103.62 Cr, Net Profit: INR 46.23 Cr; experienced revenue and profit decline due to market volatility but maintains profitability. |
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Whats driving growth Growth driven by stock market activity, government infrastructure investment, cost optimization, and expanding financial service offerings. |
Our future plans Focus on leveraging stock exchange memberships, cost efficiency and exploring permitted avenues within financial markets. |
Our green promise Adopts digital communication and energy-efficient practices to support sustainability and corporate governance. |
Our people and values Employs 35 personnel fostering a culture of compliance, ethics, and continuous improvement. |
Key challenges ahead Market volatility, economic uncertainties, regulatory risks, and global geopolitical tensions pose challenges. |
Interesting facts Established mutual fund in collaboration with a Boston-based venture group; first public issue in 1993 and a premium issue in 1994. |
Risks and strategy Manages credit, interest rate, operational and market risks via strong internal controls and risk management policies. |
