Abans Financial Services Limited (AFSL), formerly known as Abans Holdings Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, has released its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025. The results reflect a strong performance across its diversified financial services businesses, bolstered by global expansion and strategic initiatives.

Company Overview
Established in 2009 and listed on BSE and NSE in 2022, AFSL is a rapidly growing diversified financial services firm. It operates across institutional broking, fee-based investment services, lending & credit solutions, principal investments & treasury, and remittance services. The company boasts a global presence in India, United Kingdom, Dubai, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Mauritius, backed by licenses such as the UK IFPRU 750k and China QFII qualification.

The leadership includes founder Mr. Abhishek Bansal and a distinguished board featuring ex-SEBI professionals. The team’s expertise drives growth and innovation across multiple verticals.

Financial Highlights

• Total Assets Under Management (AUM) reached INR 3,210 crore, with borrowings of INR 834 crore and consolidated net worth of INR 1,165 crore.

• The company recorded a 24.5% year-on-year increase in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT).

• For FY25, consolidated revenue was INR 3,281 crore with EBIT of INR 188 crore, reflecting EBIT margins of 5.73%.

• The Q4 FY25 standalone revenue from operations stood at INR 1,063 crore with net profit of INR 30 crore and diluted EPS of INR 5.93.

Business Segments Performance

• Fee-Based Investment Services: This segment experienced substantial growth, contributing 70% of EBIT in FY25, compared to 49.2% in FY24. The Global Arbitrage Fund (GAF), an open-ended arbitrage fund with INR 831 crore AUM, has delivered a consistent USD return averaging over 8% annually since inception.

• Lending & Credit Services: Abans Finance Pvt Ltd (AFPL), the RBI-registered NBFC subsidiary, reported an asset size of INR 1,185 crore and net worth of INR 349 crore with a strong net interest margin (NIM) of 8.60%, well above industry average. The loan book is diversified across agri commodities (59.7%), financial services (8.8%), gems & jewellery (5.2%), and other industries (26.2%) with negligible delinquency and zero NPAs.

• Capital Allocation & Treasury: This segment supports internal treasury operations, trading, investments, and acquisitions, contributing steadily to revenues.

Global Expansion and Strategic Initiatives

• AFSL operates a global broking platform offering multi-asset institutional trading across equities, commodities, and currencies, enabling clients to access global markets from a single platform.

• The company’s acquisition of Corporate Avenue Services Limited (CASL), a UK Financial Conduct Authority-regulated entity, strengthens its remittance and payment capabilities by enabling efficient cross-border payments and foreign exchange transactions for institutional clients.

• This strategic acquisition diversifies AFSL’s revenue base, enhances customer loyalty, and facilitates high-volume international transactions.

Outlook
AFSL’s strong financial performance in FY25 demonstrates its ability to scale operations while maintaining high asset quality and expanding fee-based income streams. The company aims to become a dominant global asset manager, leveraging its licenses and presence in key financial hubs worldwide. With a well-capitalized NBFC and robust capital adequacy ratio, AFSL is poised for sustainable growth and increased market share in the financial services sector.

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