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Total Deposits:INR9,931 crores, 18.5% year-on-year growth.
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CASA Ratio:35.9%.
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Gross Advances:INR8,164 crores, 19.8% year-on-year growth.
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Quarterly Disbursements:INR919 crores, 25% year-on-year growth.
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Gross NPA:2.68%.
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Net NPA:1.35%.
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Net Interest Income:INR119 crores, 11% year-on-year growth.
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Non-Interest Income:INR27 crores, 46% year-on-year growth.
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Cost of Deposit:5.86%.
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Net Interest Margin (NIM):4%.
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Profit After Tax (without exceptional item):INR38 crores, 12% year-on-year growth.
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Return on Assets (without exceptional item):1.3%.
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Capital Adequacy Ratio:21.6%.
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Branch Network:203 branches.
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Release Date: January 30, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Capital Small Finance Bank Ltd ( NSE:CAPITALSFB ) reported a strong year-on-year growth in total deposits by 18.5%, reaching INR9,931 crores, with a CASA ratio of 35.9%, indicating a robust retail deposit franchise.
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Gross advances increased by 19.8% year-on-year to INR8,164 crores, driven by robust disbursement across MSME, mortgage, and agriculture segments.
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The bank maintained stable asset quality with gross NPAs at 2.68% and net NPAs at 1.35%, supported by prudent credit practices.
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Net interest income grew by 11% year-on-year to INR119 crores, and non-interest income surged by 46% year-on-year to INR27 crores, reflecting strong operational performance.
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The bank's capital adequacy ratio remained strong at 21.6%, providing ample headroom for future growth and reaffirming its strong liquidity position.
Negative Points
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The bank faces persistent pricing pressure on term deposits due to intense competition for deposits, which could impact margins.
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There is a lag in the transmission of reduced lending rates to deposit rates, affecting the bank's ability to fully capitalize on interest rate cuts.
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The SMA-1 and SMA-2 pools have increased quarter over quarter, indicating potential stress in certain segments, although the bank expects this to normalize.
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The agriculture segment's gross NPA is relatively high at 4.7%, and the MFI segment has a gross NPA of 28%, indicating challenges in these areas.
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The bank's cost-to-income ratio, excluding exceptional items, remains relatively high at 60.9%, suggesting room for further cost optimization.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What is the current status and outlook for the NBFC non-MFI and MFI segments? A: Munish Jain, Executive Director, explained that the NBFC non-MFI segment is seeing traction with a focus on high-rated, well-capitalized NBFCs. The MFI segment has reduced significantly, with net NPAs at INR7 crores, and recovery efforts are underway. The pain experienced in Q1 is largely over, with expectations for further recovery.
Q: How is the bank managing its SMA-1 and SMA-2 pools, and what are the expectations for these metrics? A: Munish Jain noted that the SMA-1 and SMA-2 levels are seasonal, often higher in December due to agricultural cash flow cycles. The bank expects these levels to return to sub-5% by March 2026, reflecting typical seasonal patterns.
Q: What is the strategy for geographical expansion and product focus in new markets? A: Munish Jain stated that the bank is a multi-product organization, tailoring its offerings to the potential of each geography. For instance, Delhi is focused on MSME, while Rajasthan is targeted for MSME and mortgage loans. The bank adapts its product push based on regional opportunities.
Q: Can you provide insights into the bank's partnership-led lending model? A: Munish Jain explained that the bank is leveraging partnerships with NBFCs for secured lending in regions with limited branch presence. These partnerships are structured with an FLDG framework, ensuring credit risk is shared with partners. This model is expected to be P&L positive and support growth in underrepresented areas.
Q: What are the expectations for the bank's cost of deposits and NIM improvement? A: Munish Jain highlighted that 63% of the bank's term deposits are due for repricing over the next three quarters, which should lead to NIM expansion. The bank expects a directional improvement in NIM in Q4, with more significant gains in Q1 and Q2 of FY27.
Q: How is the bank addressing competitive pressures in its lending markets? A: Munish Jain stated that the bank remains competitive, particularly in MSME and LAP segments, which are seeing strong growth. The bank is focused on maintaining its yield on advances at 11% while adapting to any changes in monetary policy.
Q: What is the outlook for the bank's ROA and loan book growth by FY29? A: Munish Jain indicated that the bank aims to achieve a ROA of 1.6% by FY29, driven by NIM expansion and cost optimization. The loan book is expected to double by FY29, with a focus on secured lending in MSME, LAP, and agriculture segments.
Q: How is the bank managing its agricultural loan portfolio, and what are the expectations for this segment? A: Munish Jain noted that the agricultural loan book is secured by land mortgages and has shown resilience. While growth in this segment has been cautious due to external factors, the bank expects to increase its focus on agriculture as conditions normalize.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
