Advances Growth
26%
+26% YoY
Highest credit growth in 13 years; advances reached ₹66,698 crore.
CITYUNIONBANK
Financial Services
30 Apr 2026
City Union Bank Ltd — Q4 FY26
City Union Bank delivered a strong Q4 FY26 with advances growing 26% YoY to ₹66,698 crore, the highest in 13 years, driven by MSME, gold loans, and secured retail.
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City Union Bank delivered a strong Q4 FY26 with advances growing 26% YoY to ₹66,698 crore, the highest in 13 years, driven by MSME, gold loans, and secured retail. Deposits grew 23% YoY to ₹78,338 crore, maintaining a CD ratio of 85%. Asset quality improved sharply: gross NPA fell below 2% for the first time in 11 years to 1.91%, and SMA (0+1+2) declined to 2.47% from 3.68% in Q3. PAT for FY26 rose 18% YoY to ₹326 crore, with ROA at 1.56%. The outgoing MD highlighted disciplined underwriting and avoidance of risky sectors. New CEO guided for advances growth 2-3% above industry, stable NIM around 3.87%, and ROA improvement to 1.65-1.66% in FY27. Elevated opex from 70 new branches may pressure near-term margins. Key risk: US-Iran conflict impact on inflation and asset quality, though management sees no signs yet.
Key Numbers
Gross NPA
1.91%
-26bps QoQ
Below 2% for first time in 11 years; improved from 2.17% in Q3.
SMA (0+1+2)
2.47%
-121bps QoQ
Sharp sequential improvement from 3.68% in Q3; best in 22 years.
Gold Loan Share
30-32%
Flat YoY
Near upper band; management maintains discipline on per-gram lending.
Management Guidance
Advances growth 2-3% above industry in FY27
Management targets credit growth 2-3% higher than system growth, with MSME at 55-60%, gold loans 30-35%, and secured retail the rest.
Management guidance growthCD ratio maintained at 85-87%
The bank aims to keep credit-deposit ratio in the 85-87% range, supported by granular deposit growth.
Management guidance otherROA improvement to 1.65-1.66% in FY27
New CEO guided for ROA to exit FY27 at 1.65-1.66%, up from 1.56% in FY26, driven by fee income and cost control.
Management guidance marginsOperating expenses to rise 15-18% in FY27
Elevated opex due to opening 70 branches in April alone; full-year branch addition target of 75.
Management guidance capexKey Risks
US-Iran conflict impact on asset quality
Management acknowledged potential risks from geopolitical tensions and oil price inflation, but stated no impact seen yet. They are closely monitoring SMA trends.
medium · management_commentaryGold price correction risk
Analyst raised concern about gold loan portfolio if prices fall 10-15%. Management responded that per-gram lending was capped at ₹10,300, providing sufficient cushion.
low · analyst_questionElevated operating expenses from branch expansion
Opening 70 branches in one month will increase opex by 15-18% in FY27, potentially pressuring near-term margins until new branches break even.
medium · management_commentaryNotable Quotes
We had successfully avoided many pitfalls be it the corporate consortiums or infrastructure lending or unsecured retail... which had in fact dented the asset quality of the entire banking system.
We should exit this year with at least 10 bps more in ROA, so we should be there between 1.65 to 1.66.
The best of CUB is yet to come and probably will be having many more milestones in the years to come under the leadership of my successor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was City Union Bank's revenue in Q4 FY26?
City Union Bank reported revenue of — in Q4 FY26, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did City Union Bank management give for FY27?
Advances growth 2-3% above industry in FY27: Management targets credit growth 2-3% higher than system growth, with MSME at 55-60%, gold loans 30-35%, and secured retail the rest. CD ratio maintained at 85-87%: The bank aims to keep credit-deposit ratio in the 85-87% range, supported by granular deposit growth. ROA improvement to 1.65-1.66% in FY27: New CEO guided for ROA to exit FY27 at 1.65-1.66%, up from 1.56% in FY26, driven by fee income and cost control. Operating expenses to rise 15-18% in FY27: Elevated opex due to opening 70 branches in April alone; full-year branch addition target of 75.
What are the key risks for City Union Bank in FY27?
Key risks include US-Iran conflict impact on asset quality — Management acknowledged potential risks from geopolitical tensions and oil price inflation, but stated no impact seen yet. They are closely monitoring SMA trends.; Gold price correction risk — Analyst raised concern about gold loan portfolio if prices fall 10-15%. Management responded that per-gram lending was capped at ₹10,300, providing sufficient cushion.; Elevated operating expenses from branch expansion — Opening 70 branches in one month will increase opex by 15-18% in FY27, potentially pressuring near-term margins until new branches break even..
Did City Union Bank meet its previous quarter's guidance?
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Where can I read the full City Union Bank Q4 FY26 concall transcript?
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