Viji Finance Closes Trading Window for FY26 Audited Results

Viji Finance Limited announced it will close its trading window for designated persons starting April 1, 2026. This is to allow the company to consider its audited financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

Trading Window Closure Details

The company stated that the trading window will be closed for all designated persons, their immediate relatives, and connected persons effective April 1, 2026. This step is taken to prevent insider trading while the company finalizes its audited financial results for the quarter and the full fiscal year. The window is expected to reopen 48 hours after the financial results are officially published and shared with stock exchanges.

Ensuring Fair Markets

This standard closure follows SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. Its purpose is to ensure a fair playing field for all investors by preventing any potential misuse of unpublished price-sensitive information. Accurate and timely disclosure of financial results is vital for market integrity and investor confidence.

About Viji Finance

Viji Finance Limited is an India-based non-banking financial company (NBFC) that provides financial services. These include retail loans, corporate finance, and infrastructure/project finance, addressing a range of financial needs.

Insider Trading Restrictions

Consequently, designated persons within Viji Finance and their immediate relatives will be prohibited from trading the company's securities. This ban applies to any direct or indirect dealings in the company's shares, bonds, or other securities until the trading window is reopened.

Previous Regulatory Actions

Although this trading window closure is a routine procedure, Viji Finance has previously faced regulatory scrutiny from SEBI. In December 2020, SEBI issued an adjudication order against 79 entities for alleged violations of securities regulations concerning trading in the company's shares. Similarly, SEBI had penalized individuals for related trading violations in May 2020.

Industry Standard Practice

Closing trading windows before announcing financial results is a common practice among Indian NBFCs. Major companies like Bajaj Finance Ltd., Shriram Finance Ltd., and Muthoot Finance Ltd. also follow this procedure. These peers are substantially larger than Viji Finance in terms of market capitalization and assets under management.

Closure Period

The trading window closure begins on April 1, 2026. It will remain closed until 48 hours after the company publishes its financial results.

What to Watch For

Key upcoming events include the date of the Board Meeting to approve the audited financial results for FY26. Investors will also be tracking the actual audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and any future guidance provided by the company.