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Net Profit:INR 1,041.21 crore, representing 9% sequential growth.
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Total Business:INR 5,53,364.49 crore, growing at 3.71% QoQ and 11.4% YoY.
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Deposits:INR 2,97,795.82 crore, up 3.07% QoQ and 11.8% YoY.
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CASA Ratio:Improved to 32.07%, an increase of 106 basis points QoQ and 191 basis points YoY.
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Gross Advances:INR 2,55,568.67 crore, up 4.46% QoQ and 10.94% YoY.
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NII (Net Interest Income):INR 2,652.73 crore, growing 6.31% QoQ and 9.1% YoY.
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NIM (Net Interest Margin):Expanded to 3.18%, up 12 basis points sequentially.
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Fee Income:INR 896.47 crore, growing at 1.23% QoQ and close to 19% YoY.
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Cost-to-Income Ratio:Improved to 53.92%, down 12 basis points sequentially.
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GNPA (Gross Non-Performing Assets):Declined to 1.72%, an improvement of 11 basis points QoQ.
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NNPA (Net Non-Performing Assets):Improved to 0.42%, down 6 basis points QoQ.
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Provision Coverage Ratio:Increased to 75.14%.
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Credit Cost:0.47%, improving 3 basis points QoQ.
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ROA (Return on Assets):Increased to 1.15%, up 6 basis points sequentially.
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ROE (Return on Equity):Improved to 11.68%, an expansion of 67 basis points QoQ.
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EPS (Earnings Per Share):INR 16.79, up 8.89% sequentially.
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Release Date: January 16, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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The Federal Bank Ltd ( BOM:500469 ) reported a net profit of INR 1,041.21 crore for Q3, representing a 9% sequential growth driven by sustained margin expansion and disciplined cost management.
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CASA balances grew by 6.59% sequentially and 18.86% YoY, with the CASA ratio improving to 32.07%, indicating strong retailization of liabilities.
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Gross advances increased by 4.46% sequentially and 10.94% YoY, with significant growth in Commercial Banking and Business Banking segments.
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The bank's NIM expanded to 3.18%, supported by a reduction in funding costs and improved yield on investments.
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Asset quality improved with GNPA declining to 1.72% and NNPA improving to 0.42%, reflecting strong portfolio management and recovery focus.
Negative Points
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The bank faces competitive intensity in the market, which could impact future growth and profitability.
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There is a potential negative impact of 5% to 6% on LCR due to new RBI regulations, which could affect liquidity management.
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The yield on advances declined by 9 bps, partly due to the repo rate cut and lower rates on new business, impacting overall yield.
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The unsecured loan segments, such as personal loans and microfinance, are being cautiously approached due to credit cost concerns.
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The bank's fee income growth remains a challenge, with distribution income impacted by GST changes and product mix.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What is the outlook on margins for the next two to three quarters, and what factors are influencing this? A: Krishnan Subramanian, CEO, stated that the NIM expansion is ongoing, driven by changes in the liability profile and growth in medium-yield assets. The impact of the last rate cut will be more evident in the next quarter, but the journey towards improving margins is not yet at its peak.
Q: How is the asset quality in the MFI segment expected to evolve, and what is the outlook for credit costs? A: Venkatraman Venkateswaran, CFO, noted that MFI credit costs are decreasing, and further improvement is expected in Q4. The bank is cautious about growing the MFI business and will evaluate further expansion based on credit cost trends.
Q: Can you provide insights into the growth strategy for mid-yield segments and the expected loan mix in the future? A: Krishnan Subramanian, CEO, explained that the focus is on growing the mid-yield book faster than the high-yield book. The bank is cautious about accelerating growth in high-yield segments like personal loans and MFI until there is more comfort with potential credit costs.
Q: What is the status of the Blackstone investment, and when is the first tranche expected? A: Krishnan Subramanian, CEO, mentioned that the bank is awaiting final regulatory approvals and expects the transaction to be completed in the last quarter of FY26.
Q: How is the bank managing its cost-to-income ratio, and what are the expectations for operational expenses? A: Venkatraman Venkateswaran, CFO, stated that the cost-to-income ratio is expected to remain between 53% to 55% over the next two to three years, with a focus on aligning costs with income growth while reinvesting in distribution and technology.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
