Rising employee and administrative costs
Employee costs rose 17% YoY and admin expenses increased 30% YoY, pressuring margins. Management cited variable pay provisioning, headcount growth, and technology investments.
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Employee costs rose 17% YoY and admin expenses increased 30% YoY, pressuring margins. Management cited variable pay provisioning, headcount growth, and technology investments.
Income tax search under Section 132 in January 2025 led to an additional tax payment of 27 crores. Post-search proceedings are ongoing, and potential impact is not yet ascertainable.
Management acknowledged recruitment challenges in the wealth management space, with only 2-3 RMs added this quarter. This could limit growth in high-margin advisory business.
Institutional and IB revenues fell 14% QoQ and 6% YoY, reflecting a challenging environment. Management did not provide specific guidance for recovery.