INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITIES	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITIES	NOTE 7 – INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITIES In October 2023, Legacy Stardust Power subscribed to and purchased 13,949,579 ordinary shares (1.26% of the total equity) of QX Resources Limited (“QXR”) for $200,000. QXR’s ordinary shares are listed on the ASX with a readily determinable fair value and change in fair value is recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. Accordingly, the investment in these securities has been recorded at cost at initial recognition and at fair value of $42,975 and $37,374 as at March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively. The Company recognized a gain of $5,601 and loss of $4,031 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2025, respectively, due to change in fair value of securities in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. Further, this investment in securities has been disclosed outside of current assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet in accordance with ASC 210-10-45-4 because the investment has been made for the purpose of affiliation and continuing business. In December 2024, Stardust Power subscribed to and purchased 10,000,000 ordinary shares (approximately 6% of the total equity) of IRIS Metals Limited (“IRIS Metals”), an Australian limited company whose ordinary shares are listed on the ASX, for $1,600,000. IRIS Metals’ ordinary shares are listed on the ASX with a readily determinable fair value, and changes in fair value are recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2025, management determined that a strategic investment in IRIS Metals was no longer viable. As a result, the Company sold all of its investment in IRIS Metals. Accordingly, as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the Company no longer held any investment in IRIS Metals and no gain or loss due to changes in the fair value of securities was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2026. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized gain due to changes in the fair value of securities of $14,786. Stardust Power Inc. and Subsidiaries NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2026

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

NOTE 7 – INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITIES

In October 2023, Legacy Stardust Power subscribed to and purchased 13,949,579 ordinary shares (1.26% of the total equity) of QX Resources Limited (“QXR”) for $200,000.

QXR’s ordinary shares are listed on the ASX with a readily determinable fair value and change in fair value is recognized in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. Accordingly, the investment in these securities has been recorded at cost at initial recognition and at fair value of $42,975 and $37,374 as at March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively. The Company recognized a gain of $5,601 and loss of $4,031 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2025, respectively, due to change in fair value of securities in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. Further, this investment in securities has been disclosed outside of current assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet in accordance with ASC 210-10-45-4 because the investment has been made for the purpose of affiliation and continuing business.

In December 2024, Stardust Power subscribed to and purchased 10,000,000 ordinary shares (approximately 6% of the total equity) of IRIS Metals Limited (“IRIS Metals”), an Australian limited company whose ordinary shares are listed on the ASX, for $1,600,000.

IRIS Metals’ ordinary shares are listed on the ASX with a readily determinable fair value, and changes in fair value are recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2025, management determined that a strategic investment in IRIS Metals was no longer viable. As a result, the Company sold all of its investment in IRIS Metals. Accordingly, as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the Company no longer held any investment in IRIS Metals and no gain or loss due to changes in the fair value of securities was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2026. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized gain due to changes in the fair value of securities of $14,786.

Stardust Power Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)