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Federal Bank reported a strong Q3 FY26 with net profit of INR 1,041 crore, up 9% QoQ, driven by margin expansion, cost discipline, and asset quality improvement. NIM expanded 12 bps QoQ to 3.18% aided by CASA ratio improvement to 32.07% (+106 bps QoQ) and lower funding costs. Advances grew 4.46% QoQ led by commercial banking (+5.35%) and corporate (+8.59%), while GNPA improved to 1.72% (-11 bps QoQ). Management guided for NIM sustainability around current levels in Q4 despite the full impact of the December rate cut, with medium-term ROA trajectory per the February strategic plan. Key risks include potential credit cost normalization from MFI and personal loan segments and competitive pressure on home loan yields.
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- Management expects NIM to remain near 3.18% in Q4 FY26, as the full impact of the December rate cut will be offset by liability mix and asset repricing actions.
- Credit cost for FY26 is expected to be in the range of 55-60 bps, with Q4 likely lower than Q3's 47 bps.
- Management indicated a target of high-teens loan growth, around 16% for the next fiscal year, driven by mid-yield segments.
- The first tranche of strategic investment from Blackstone is expected to close in Q4 FY26, pending final regulatory approvals.
Risks flagged
- MFI credit costs remain elevated at ~10-11%, and management is cautious on growth until asset quality stabilizes further.
- The full impact of the December repo rate cut will play out in Q4, potentially compressing NIM if not fully mitigated.
- New RBI LCR norms from April are expected to reduce LCR by ~5-6%, which could constrain balance sheet growth.
- Management noted unattractive risk-reward in home loans due to aggressive pricing, limiting growth in this segment.
Key quotes
- Our attempt is to keep working towards growing the mid-yield book faster than the high-yield book.
- We are beginning to see the benefits of stronger liability franchise and a calibrated shift in our asset mix towards segments that offer superior risk-adjusted returns.
- Our focus is deliberate consistency over volatility, quality over headline growth.
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