VLS Finance Limited stands as a prominent player in India's financial services sector, having established itself as a comprehensive financial solutions provider since its incorporation in 1986. The company is in the business of a stockbroker and has evolved into a diversified financial services group with a significant presence across multiple business verticals.
VLSFL is in the business of investment & Sale/Purchase of Shares/Securities & Derivatives. It is a Trading and Clearing Member in the cash segment of NSE and also a Trading Member of NSE in the Future & Options segment. The company operates through multiple subsidiaries and has built a robust business model centered around proprietary investments, stock broking, and advisory services.
The Company is focused on stock broking, proprietary investments, equity research, investment banking, and corporate consulting and advisory services. VLS Finance has strategically positioned itself to serve institutional and retail clients across various financial market segments.
The company holds significant market positions through its exchange memberships. VLS Finance has acquired membership of the NSE and is considering joining other stock exchanges as well. This strategic positioning allows VLS Finance to provide comprehensive trading and clearing services to its clients across equity markets.
The shares of the company are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), Calcutta Stock Exchange Association, and Madras Stock Exchange. The company trades on NSE under the symbol `VLSFINANCE` and on BSE under the code `511333`.
As of July 2025, the market capitalization of VLS Finance Ltd stood at ₹855.52 Cr. The company has demonstrated mixed financial performance in recent periods, with significant volatility in its results.
For the year ended March 2025, net profit declined by 85.76% to ₹46.20 crore compared to ₹324.33 crore in the previous year ended March 2024. The revenue performance also showed a decline, with sales decreasing by 74.64% to ₹102.38 crore in the year ended March 2025, against ₹403.75 crore during the previous year ended March 2024.
However, looking at the quarterly performance, net profit of VLS Finance rose by 1.40% to ₹93.24 crore in the quarter ended June 2024, as against ₹91.95 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2023. Sales rose by 17.43% to ₹130.05 crore in the quarter ended June 2024, as against ₹110.75 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2023.
- Balance Sheet: The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a net worth of ₹10793 Million as on 31.03.2023.
- Debt Profile: VLS Finance is characterized by its low debt profile; the company is almost debt-free.
- Current Financial Ratios (as of Jul 10, 2025):
- PE ratio: 18.94
- PB ratio: 2.82
- Book Value: ₹ 710
- Dividend Yield: 0.60 %
The Company has a diversified portfolio of strategic proprietary investments spread across sectors like media, information technology (IT), business process outsourcing (BPO), healthcare, transport/logistics, real estate, consumer goods (Footwear), and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
The company's investment strategy focuses on building long-term value through strategic stake-building across various growth sectors of the Indian economy. The company caters to clients such as Ansal Properties, Relaxo Footwear, TV 18, Nucleus Software, Apollo Hospitals, Transport Corporation of India, Kothari Products, Sunair Hotels, Dabur, Liberty, Gati, Mirza, Kedia, Ganesh Polytex, Selan Exploration, Flex Group, Lakhani Shoes, and many more.
The Company's subsidiaries include VLS Securities Limited, VLS Asset Management Limited, and VLS Real Estate Limited. These subsidiaries enable the company to operate across different segments of the financial services industry.
The company formed VLS View Asset Management in 1994-95 to set up a mutual fund. This venture started its operations in collaboration with the VIEW (Venture Investors in the Emerging World) group of Boston, US. This international collaboration demonstrates the company's global outlook and strategic partnerships.
The company maintains a stable shareholding structure. Promoter holding in VLS Finance Ltd has gone up to 52.02% as of March 2025, remaining stable from 52.02% as of September 2024. This stable promoter holding indicates strong management confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
VLS Finance announced that the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 27, 2025, recommended a final dividend of ₹1.5 per equity share (i.e., 15%), subject to the approval of the shareholders. The company has scheduled its 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 20, 2025.
The stock has shown significant volatility. The 52-week high for VLS Finance Ltd's share price is ₹454.85, while the 52-week low is ₹186.90. This wide trading range reflects the market's varying perception of the company's prospects and the inherent volatility in financial services stocks.
VLS Finance Limited represents a well-established financial services company with a diversified business model, strong market presence, and strategic investments across multiple sectors. While recent financial performance has been mixed, the company's debt-free status, stable promoter holding, and diversified portfolio position it for potential recovery and growth in the evolving financial services landscape.
