Arman Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange about Transcript
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Arman Financial Services reported a consolidated loss of INR 15 crores in Q1 FY26, largely due to elevated credit costs in its microfinance subsidiary Namra Finance. Consolidated AUM fell to INR 2,156 crores from INR 2,594 crores YoY as the company deliberately slowed MFI disbursements to focus on collections and portfolio quality. Namra's AUM declined to INR 1,554 crores with GNPA at 3.43%, but impairment costs improved sequentially to INR 59 crores (vs INR 82 crores in Q4 FY25). The standalone non-MFI business (MSME, 2-wheeler, micro LAP) grew 29% YoY to INR 602 crores with stable asset quality, cushioning the group's results. Management is implementing structural reforms including separation of credit and recovery functions (rolled out across ~180 branches) and has CGFMU guarantee coverage on ~50% of MFI AUM.
Near-term outlook remains challenging — management indicated another loss-making quarter is possible and does not expect consolidated AUM growth until Q4 FY26. The stock may face pressure on continued MFI stress and weak quarterly results, though improving collection efficiency (0-bucket at 98.8%), declining credit costs, and a strong balance sheet (38% capital adequacy, INR 472 crores in cash/undrawn lines) provide a cushion for eventual recovery.