Intimation w.r.t Earnings call Transcript
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Poonawalla Fincorp reported strong Q4 FY26 results with AUM at ₹60,348 crore (69.4% YoY growth). Net Interest Margin expanded to 9.05% from 8.62% in Q3, meeting the company's earlier guidance of restoring 9% NIM levels in three to four quarters — achieved in three. Profit after tax surged 70% sequentially to ₹255 crore, while Return on Assets improved to 1.81% (from 0.78% a year ago). Credit cost declined to 2.51% from 2.62%, with GNPA improving to 1.44% from 1.51% QoQ. Operating expense-to-AUM ratio reduced to 4.13% from 4.76% YoY, demonstrating structural operating leverage. The company completed a ₹2,500 crore capital raise via QIP in April 2026, with proforma debt-equity improving to 3.78x. Six new business lines now contribute ~24% of disbursements, and 400 gold branches have been operationalized. Management highlighted AI investments with 42 of 76 planned AI projects now deployed, citing significant productivity gains across credit, collections and customer service.
The company is demonstrating clear margin expansion, improving asset quality, and structural operating leverage, positioning itself for sustained profitability growth. The capital raise provides ample headroom for growth while the improving ROA trajectory is positive for long-term shareholder value.