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ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited — Q3 FY26

ESAF Small Finance Bank reported a turnaround in Q3 FY26 with PAT of ₹7 crore, returning to profitability after losses.

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ESAF Small Finance Bank reported a turnaround in Q3 FY26 with PAT of ₹7 crore, returning to profitability after losses. Key drivers include a strategic shift to secured lending under the MARG framework (MSME, Agri, Retail, Gold), which now constitutes 60% of advances (up from 45% a year ago). Gross NPA declined to 5.6% and net NPA to 2.7%, with slippages sharply lower at ₹219 crore. Disbursements grew 134% YoY and 46% QoQ, led by secured segments. Management guided for loan growth of ~25% in FY27 and normalized credit cost of 2-3%. The bank targets 70% secured portfolio by March 2027. Risks include potential residual stress in the microfinance book and slower-than-expected ROA normalization to 1.5-2% by FY28.

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Secured Portfolio Share 60%
+15pp YoY

Secured advances now 60% of total, up from 45% a year ago, driven by MARG strategy.

Disbursements Growth ₹13,000 Cr
+134% YoY

Quarterly disbursements grew 134% YoY and 46% QoQ, broad-based across secured segments.

Gross NPA 5.6%
-6pp YoY

Gross NPA reduced to 5.6% from elevated levels, reflecting improved asset quality.

CASA Ratio 25.1%
+0.8pp YoY

CASA ratio improved to 25.1%, supporting lower cost of funds.

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Top guidance Loan growth of ~25% in FY27

Management expects loan book growth of around 25% in FY27, up from ~15% in FY26.

Top risk Residual stress in microfinance book

Despite stabilization, the microfinance book still carries elevated NPA levels and write-offs of ₹1,008 crore in 9M FY26.

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