The small NBFC swung to a ₹0.13 crore profit in Q2 FY27 from a year-ago loss, but revenue fell 42% from the previous quarter, highlighting volatile operations.
Nikki Global Finance reported a standalone net profit of ₹0.13 crore for Q2 FY27, a sharp turnaround from a loss. However, revenue fell 42% sequentially to ₹0.15 crore, underscoring the volatility in its core interest income business.
For a small NBFC like Nikki Global Finance, a single quarter's interest income can define its entire financial story. The September quarter delivered a profit but also a steep sequential drop, revealing a business still searching for stable footing.
The company reported a standalone net profit of ₹0.13 crore for Q2 FY27, a sharp reversal from a loss of ₹0.02 crore a year ago. Revenue from operations was ₹0.15 crore, driven entirely by interest income according to a scanx.trade report. This marks a significant year-on-year improvement from nil revenue in Q2 FY26.
Revenue & profit
Revenue (₹ Cr)
Profit (₹ Cr)
| Metric | CurrentQ2 FY27 | PreviousQ1 FY27 | Same quarter LYQ2 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period Ended | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2025 |
| Revenue (₹ Cr) | 0.15 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Profit (₹ Cr) | 0.13YoY +750% | 0.22 | -0.02 |
However, the quarter-on-quarter picture is stark. Revenue fell 42% from ₹0.26 crore in Q1 FY27, while profit declined 41%. This follows a peak in the March 2026 quarter, painting a pattern of extreme volatility rather than steady recovery.
The company's earnings are entirely dependent on interest income from its loan book, with no contribution from other sources. While total assets and loans grew during the quarter, the interest earned appears lumpy and inconsistent. This makes forecasting near-term performance exceptionally difficult.
Expenses were tightly controlled at ₹0.02 crore, down 54% sequentially. This cost discipline is what allowed profitability on such a small revenue base. Yet, with no formal guidance from management, as noted in a StockFin.ai analysis, the path forward is ambiguous.
The stock closed at ₹16.00 on the results date, down 2.74%. It trades at a P/E of 11.3, a 43% discount to the industry average, reflecting the market's deep skepticism about sustainability. Promoter holding has also declined, while institutional interest remains absent.
Key Points
The quarter confirms this is a company operating at the fringe of viability. Profitability is a function of microscopic scale and severe cost containment, not a growing, predictable business. The 42% sequential revenue drop is more telling than the year-on-year profit turn.
For the trend to last, Nikki Global needs to demonstrate it can generate recurring interest income from a growing, high-quality loan book. The current volatility suggests it cannot, leaving the stock's deep valuation discount warranted. Investors are rightly pricing in the high risk of the earnings disappearing as quickly as they arrived.
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