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View Risks →AU Small Finance Bank Limited — Q3 FY26
AU Small Finance Bank delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with PAT of ₹668 crore (excluding one-time provision of ₹20 crore, PAT was ₹682 crore, up 29% YoY).
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AU Small Finance Bank delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with PAT of ₹668 crore (excluding one-time provision of ₹20 crore, PAT was ₹682 crore, up 29% YoY). NIM expanded 25 bps QoQ to 5.7% driven by a 22 bps decline in cost of funds and CRR cut benefits. Loan portfolio grew 19.3% YoY with secured assets up 23% YoY, while unsecured businesses turned around with 1% QoQ growth led by MFI. Asset quality improved: GNPA ratio fell 11 bps to 2.3%, annualized credit cost dropped 41 bps to 78 bps. Deposits grew 23% YoY, with CASA ratio stable at 29%. Management guided for FY26 credit cost of ~1% of average assets and reiterated ROA target of 1.8% over the next 4-5 quarters. Key risk: intense competition in southern markets and potential derailment of MFI recovery due to external events.
AU स्मॉल फाइनेंस बैंक ने तीसरी तिमाही में 668 करोड़ रुपये का मुनाफा कमाया। एक बार का 20 करोड़ का खर्च हटा दें तो मुनाफा 682 करोड़ रुपये था, जो पिछले साल से 29% ज्यादा है। बैंक की ब्याज आय (NIM) बढ़कर 5.7% हो गई, क्योंकि उसे फंड जुटाने पर कम ब्याज देना पड़ा और RBI ने CRR में कटौती की। कर्ज देने में 19.3% की बढ़ोतरी हुई, खासकर सुरक्षित कर्ज (जैसे घर या गाड़ी पर लोन) में 23% उछाल आया। बैड लोन (GNPA) घटकर 2.3% रह गया, जो पिछली तिमाही से 0.11% कम है। जमा में 23% बढ़ोतरी हुई। बैंक का लक्ष्य अगले 4-5 तिमाहियों में 1.8% रिटर्न (ROA) हासिल करना है। लेकिन दक्षिणी बाजारों में कड़ी प्रतिस्पर्धा और MFI रिकवरी में रुकावट का खतरा है।
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NIM
5.7%
+25bps QoQ
Net interest margin expanded 25 basis points quarter-on-quarter to 5.7%.
GNPA Ratio
2.3%
-11bps QoQ
Gross non-performing asset ratio declined 11 basis points to 2.3%.
Credit Cost (annualized)
78bps
-41bps QoQ
Annualized credit cost for Q3 fell 41 basis points to 78 basis points of average assets.
Wheels Loan Growth
₹43,700 crore
+27% YoY
Wheels business grew 27% year-on-year to ₹43,700 crore, aided by GST cuts and new car sales.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
ROA target of 1.8% in 4-5 quarters
The bank aims to achieve a sustainable ROA of 1.8% over the next 4-5 quarters, driven by operating leverage and margin improvement.
NEW
Cost-to-income ratio below 60%
Management expects cost-to-income ratio to remain below 60%, with a target range of 56-57% for the next year.
NEW
Loan growth of 20-22% for next year
The bank targets loan growth of around 20-22% for the next financial year, consistent with 2.25-2.5x nominal GDP growth.
UPDATED
FY26 credit cost guidance of ~1% of average assets
Management reiterated that full-year credit cost for FY26 is expected to be around 100 basis points of average assets.
DROPPED
Loan growth at 2-2.5x nominal GDP
The bank targets loan growth in the range of 2 to 2.5 times nominal GDP, with core secured assets growing 22% YoY and unsecured stabilizing.
DROPPED
NIM improvement over next couple of quarters
Assuming no further rate cuts, NIM should continue to expand as deposit book reprices, with cost of funds declining further.
DROPPED
Transition to universal bank within 18 months
The bank plans to complete the transition to a universal bank within the 18-month timeline given by RBI, starting 11th year as a universal bank.
NEW RISK
Intense competition in southern markets
Management noted that southern markets are overcrowded with intense competition, making it challenging to ramp up growth quickly.
NEW RISK
Potential derailment of MFI recovery
MFI recovery is broad-based but could be disrupted by external events; management hopes no such events occur.
NEW RISK
Credit card business still loss-making
Digital banking (including credit cards) continues to be loss-making and management expects it to take another year to stabilize.
RISK GONE
Competitive intensity in mortgages
Management noted increased competition from small, localized, and niche players in every micro market, leading to cautious growth in mortgages.
RISK GONE
Unsecured portfolio recovery may lag
Analyst raised concern about credit card and MFI portfolios; management expects normalization by year-end but recovery could be slower if macro weakens.
RISK GONE
ECL implementation impact uncertain
Management called ECL impact 'neutral to positive' but declined to quantify, citing early stage; draft circular may increase provisioning for unutilized limits.
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Management reiterated that full-year credit cost for FY26 is expected to be around 100 basis points of average assets.
Management noted that southern markets are overcrowded with intense competition, making it challenging to ramp up growth quickly.
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