5paisa Capital appoints new director, reports strong half-year financials

5paisa Capital Limited announced the appointment of Zor Gorelov as an additional non-executive independent director for a five-year term, effective October 9, 2025. This decision, approved by the board of directors, is subject to shareholder approval. Gorelov, with over 25 years in software, brings expertise in AI strategy and fintech to the company.

The company also reported its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. Total income from operations reached ₹773 Mn for Q2FY26 and ₹1,551 Mn for H1FY26. Profit after tax for Q2FY26 stood at ₹95 Mn, and for H1FY26, it was ₹210 Mn. The company's customer base grew to 50.1 lakh, with average daily turnover reaching ₹2.68 Tn. Net worth increased to ₹626 Cr.

Amidst these developments, 5paisa Capital is addressing a show cause notice from SEBI regarding an expired research analyst license and a notice from the Income Tax Department to file a revised return. The company is in the process of complying with these notices, and the impact on financial results is yet to be determined.