Financial Performance Overview
Aptech Limited reported strong consolidated financial results for FY26 with revenue from operations increasing 9% to ₹50,342.50 lakhs from ₹46,010.10 lakhs in FY25. Profit after tax showed robust growth of 23% to ₹2,352.39 lakhs, while basic EPS stood at ₹4.06. The company maintained a debt-free balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents of ₹19,844 lakhs.
Operational Highlights
Retail Business delivered solid performance with 61 net center additions and over 84,000 students onboarded onto the ProConnect digital learning platform. The Institutional Business achieved a remarkable 225% turnaround, recording revenue of ₹11,419 lakhs. The company expanded its global footprint with 740+ operational training centers across 170+ domestic and 70+ international cities, having trained over 7.5 million students worldwide.
Segment Performance
Retail Segment contributed ₹38,923 lakhs (77% of total revenue) with functional PBT of ₹5,793 lakhs. Institutional Segment revenue grew significantly to ₹11,419 lakhs (23% of total) with functional PBT of ₹280 lakhs, marking a substantial improvement from the previous year's loss of ₹1,457 lakhs.
Corporate Actions and Capital Structure
The Board recommended an interim dividend of 45% (₹4.50 per equity share) and increased authorized share capital from ₹60 crore to ₹63 crore. The company maintained zero debt position with strong liquidity. Employee Stock Option Plans saw grants of 428,010 options across various tranches.
Governance and Compliance
Auditors issued an unmodified opinion on financial statements but noted qualifications in CARO reports for holding company under clauses 3(iii)(c) and 3(iv) related to audit trail features. The company complied with corporate governance requirements under SEBI LODR Regulations, with no material related party transactions reported.
Regulatory and Exceptional Items
The company recognized a one-time provision of ₹189.50 lakh for New Labour Codes implementation under Ind AS 19. Contingent liabilities stood at ₹1,511.69 lakhs, including claims not acknowledged as debt and bank guarantees. CSR expenditure amounted to ₹76.43 lakhs focused on education and women empowerment.
Forward Outlook
Aptech continues to focus on digital transformation through strategic collaborations with Adobe and WOL3D, while expanding its international presence with 30% annual enrolment growth in key markets. The company remains well-positioned in the competitive education sector with strong operational metrics and financial stability.