Investor Presentation Q4FY26
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CSL Finance reported a strong FY26 with loan book and AUM both crossing ₹1,395 crore and ₹1,448 crore respectively, growing 21% YoY. Net interest income rose 15% to ₹168 crore and net profit grew 19% to ₹86 crore. However, Q4 showed a mixed picture — NII grew 21% YoY to ₹45.4 crore while PAT grew only 2% YoY to ₹19.4 crore due to higher impairments. Asset quality deteriorated as GNPA increased to 1.10% in Q4 from 0.46% a year ago, driven partly by RBI-mandated ECL provisioning changes. The AUM mix shifted further toward wholesale (31% SME Retail, 69% Wholesale), as SME disbursements slowed due to a tough operating environment. The company onboarded Bank of Baroda as a new lender and closed a ₹30 crore NCD term sheet, expanding its lender base to 36. Capital adequacy remains healthy at 43% with leverage at 1.39x.
CSL Finance delivered robust full-year topline growth, but the deterioration in asset quality and muted Q4 PAT growth could concern investors. The growing reliance on wholesale lending without a clear SME recovery plan presents concentration risk, though strong capital buffers and liquidity provide a safety cushion.