ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated April 30, 2026, titled "Press Release on the Audited Standalone Financial Results of the Bank for the Quarter and Financial Year ended March 31, 2026. ".
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ESAF Small Finance Bank reported a strong Q4 FY26 with net profit of ₹24 crore, a dramatic turnaround from a loss of ₹183 crore in Q4 FY25 and ₹7 crore in Q3 FY26. Total business grew 14.8% YoY to ₹48,276 crore. Gross advances rose 19.4% to ₹22,426 crore and deposits grew 11.1% to ₹25,850 crore. The bank's MARG strategy (MSME, Agri, Retail, Gold) drove a 73.8% YoY surge in secured loan disbursements, with secured assets now comprising 61% of advances (up from 53% a year ago). Gold loans grew 54.5% to ₹8,858 crore, while the microfinance portfolio slightly declined. Net Interest Income improved to ₹518 crore with NIM at 6.4%, and pre-provisioning operating profit surged 166.1% YoY to ₹241 crore. Asset quality improved with GNPA at 5.4% and NNPA at 1.8%. CRAR remained robust at 22.2%.
The bank has staged a significant recovery from heavy losses last year, driven by its strategic shift toward secured lending and better asset quality. The strong profitability and capital position are positive for shareholders, though the stock may already reflect some of this recovery given the turnaround in Q4.