Gross NPA Ratio
1.66%
-180bps YoY
Lowest in last four quarters; improved from 3.46% in Q4 FY25.
CSBBANK
Financial Services
2026-04-??
CSB Bank Ltd — Q4 FY26
CSB Bank delivered a strong Q4 FY26 with net profit of ₹202 crore (up 32% QoQ) and full-year PAT of ₹633 crore (+7% YoY).
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CSB Bank delivered a strong Q4 FY26 with net profit of ₹202 crore (up 32% QoQ) and full-year PAT of ₹633 crore (+7% YoY). Operating profit grew 19% YoY to ₹1,085 crore, driven by robust NII growth of 25% YoY in Q4 and 17% for the full year. Asset quality improved sharply with GNPA at 1.66% and NNPA at 0.4%, the lowest in four quarters, aided by better slippage control and recoveries. The bank continued to outpace industry growth with deposits up 20% YoY and advances up 27% YoY. Management expressed confidence in sustaining 25% loan growth and maintaining RoA around 1.5% and RoE near 15% in FY27. Key risk: elevated cost-to-income ratio (62.5%) may persist until FY28 as technology investments and retail franchise build take time to yield operating leverage.
Key Numbers
Net NPA Ratio
0.4%
-140bps YoY
Lowest in last four quarters; improved from 1.80% in Q4 FY25.
Return on Assets (RoA)
1.53%
+24bps QoQ
Highest among quarters in FY26; full-year RoA at 1.29%.
Return on Equity (RoE)
17.66%
+352bps QoQ
Full-year RoE at 14.14%; Q4 RoE significantly improved.
Management Guidance
Loan growth target of ~25% in FY27
Management expects to maintain similar or faster loan growth than FY26, contingent on deposit franchise build.
Management guidance growthNIM to remain in 3.75%-4.0% range
Net interest margin expected to stay within this band despite business mix changes.
Management guidance marginsCost-to-income ratio to stay 60-65% till FY27
Operating leverage expected to kick in from FY28 onwards as technology investments bear fruit.
Management guidance marginsRoA ~1.5% and RoE ~15% sustainable in FY27
Management guided that these profitability metrics will be maintained in the coming year.
Management guidance otherKey Risks
Elevated cost-to-income ratio persists
CTI at 62.5% may remain high until FY28 due to ongoing technology and franchise investments, delaying operating leverage.
medium · management_commentaryGold loan portfolio concentration and regulatory shifts
Gold loans now 53-54% of advances; regulatory changes or gold price correction could impact asset quality and margins.
medium · analyst_questionWholesale deposit reliance and LCR pressure
Wholesale deposits form ~50% of term deposits; LCR dipped to 109% in Q4 due to tactical cost management, posing liquidity risk if systemic conditions tighten.
medium · analyst_questionECL transition impact uncertainty
New ECL norms from April 2027 may require additional provisions; management expects minimal impact but model refresh is ongoing.
low · analyst_questionNotable Quotes
We have sort of every time performed what we had predicted and that requires lot of confidence on what we are doing and in terms of execution what we have done.
The retail journey is starting now, that's the honest answer, and we know how to execute it and take it forward.
We are not here to build asset book. We are here to build a franchise where liability comes first and assets follows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was CSB Bank's revenue in Q4 FY26?
CSB Bank reported revenue of — in Q4 FY26, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did CSB Bank management give for FY27?
Loan growth target of ~25% in FY27: Management expects to maintain similar or faster loan growth than FY26, contingent on deposit franchise build. NIM to remain in 3.75%-4.0% range: Net interest margin expected to stay within this band despite business mix changes. Cost-to-income ratio to stay 60-65% till FY27: Operating leverage expected to kick in from FY28 onwards as technology investments bear fruit. RoA ~1.5% and RoE ~15% sustainable in FY27: Management guided that these profitability metrics will be maintained in the coming year.
What are the key risks for CSB Bank in FY27?
Key risks include Elevated cost-to-income ratio persists — CTI at 62.5% may remain high until FY28 due to ongoing technology and franchise investments, delaying operating leverage.; Gold loan portfolio concentration and regulatory shifts — Gold loans now 53-54% of advances; regulatory changes or gold price correction could impact asset quality and margins.; Wholesale deposit reliance and LCR pressure — Wholesale deposits form ~50% of term deposits; LCR dipped to 109% in Q4 due to tactical cost management, posing liquidity risk if systemic conditions tighten.; ECL transition impact uncertainty — New ECL norms from April 2027 may require additional provisions; management expects minimal impact but model refresh is ongoing..
Did CSB Bank meet its previous quarter's guidance?
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Where can I read the full CSB Bank Q4 FY26 concall transcript?
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