Gaja Alternative Asset Management Releases Q1 FY27 Earnings Transcript
Gaja Alternative Asset Management reported Q1 FY27 income of ₹51.8 crore, up 26% YoY, and PAT of ₹27.2 crore, up 35% YoY. The company received SEBI approval for Fund V (₹2,500 crore) and is launching a secondaries fund, Eastgate (₹1,500 crore). Price Waterhouse will be the new statutory auditor. A dividend of 15% was declared.
The announcement includes key financial performance indicators showing robust growth, significant strategic developments like new fund launches which are crucial for future growth, and positive investor-centric actions like dividend declaration. These factors are likely to have a material impact on investor perception and the company's valuation.
The company reported strong year-on-year growth in both total income and profit after tax for Q1 FY27. Key strategic initiatives like SEBI approval for new funds and the appointment of a new auditor were also highlighted positively. The declaration of a dividend further adds to the positive sentiment.
Gaja Alternative Asset Management Limited has disclosed the transcript of its earnings conference call for the first quarter of FY27, which ended on June 30, 2026. The call, held on September 10, 2026, covered the company's unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results.
During the call, Managing Director and CEO Gopal Jain highlighted that the company's total income for Q1 FY27 grew by 26% year-on-year to ₹51.8 crore. On a last 12-month (LTM) basis, total income increased by 39% to ₹168.4 crore. Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter rose by 35% to ₹27.2 crore, while LTM PAT grew by 38% to ₹89.1 crore. The company also declared a dividend of 15% (₹0.75 per share) and noted an increase in its payout ratio from 10% to 12.5%.
Key strategic updates included receiving SEBI approval for the launch of Fund V, a flagship fund seeking ₹2,500 crore commitments. Additionally, the company is launching Eastgate, a new strategy focused on secondaries, aiming for ₹1,500 crore in commitments. The company also announced its intention to appoint Price Waterhouse (PW) as its new statutory auditors, replacing the previous auditor who had maxed out their tenure.
Executive Vice-Chairman Ranjit Shah discussed the company's 22-year history, its focus on Indian mid-market companies, and the significant ownership held by the founding team post-IPO. He emphasized the experienced board, chaired by Mr. U.K. Sinha, and the continuity within the executive team. The presentation also highlighted the rapid growth of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in India compared to other investment avenues.
Chief Financial Officer Abhinav Jain provided further financial details, stating that net worth stood at ₹633.6 crore as of June 30, 2026, with Return on Equity (ROE) improving to 15.3%. The cost-to-income ratio declined to 38.4% from 42.3% year-on-year, reflecting operating leverage. Annual EPS grew by 28% to ₹9.5 per share, and book value per share increased to ₹56.1.
Management addressed investor queries regarding investment strategies, particularly in AI and deep tech sectors like Fractal Analytics and Sarvam AI, emphasizing a disciplined approach to sector allocation and entry valuations. They also discussed the revenue mix between fee income and performance income, noting that performance income is expected to grow predictably as the firm matures. The company reiterated its policy of not issuing future guidance on fund performance or timelines.
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