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ROA (Return on Assets):Q3 ROA at 2.5%; 9-month FY26 ROA at 1.9%.
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PAT (Profit After Tax):Q3 PAT growth of 59% sequentially; 9-month FY26 PAT up 76%.
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NIM (Net Interest Margin):Q3 NIM expanded by 50 bps to 7.5%; 9-month FY26 NIM at 7.1%.
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GS3 (Gross Stage 3):Q3 GS3 at 3.8%, down 14 bps sequentially and 13 bps YoY.
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Credit Cost:Q3 credit cost at 1.3%; 9-month credit cost at 1.8%.
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Fee and Other Income:Q3 fee income expanded by 10 bps; 9-month FY26 fee income at 1.4% versus 1.1% last fiscal.
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Disbursement Growth:Q3 disbursement growth at 7% YoY; tractor disbursement up 65%.
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Tier 1 Capital Adequacy:Tier 1 capital at 17.4%.
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SME Business AUM:MSME business AUM close to INR 8,000 crores.
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Release Date: January 28, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd ( BOM:532720 ) reported a visible step-up in profitability for Q3 and the first nine months of FY26, with a 59% sequential growth in PAT for Q3.
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The company has completed its business transformation project, Udaan, which is now yielding strong outcomes in customer and dealer engagement, as well as operational efficiencies.
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Asset quality has stabilized, with gross Stage 3 remaining sub-4% for the last eight quarters, and GS2 plus GS3 below 10% for the same period.
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The company has seen a 50 bps expansion in NIM quarter on quarter, reaching 7.5% for Q3, with a nine-month NIM of 7.1%, indicating a recovery from previous lows.
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Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd ( BOM:532720 ) is well-capitalized with a tier 1 capital adequacy of 17.4%, supporting its growth plans.
Negative Points
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Despite the positive financial performance, the company acknowledged that some of the NIM expansion in Q3 was due to onetime benefits, suggesting that the 7.5% NIM may not be sustainable.
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The company faces intensified competition in a declining interest rate environment, which may pressure yields and require passing on cost benefits to remain competitive.
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There is a noted decrease in the Stage 2 provision coverage ratio, which has been on a declining trend, potentially indicating a risk if asset quality deteriorates.
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The company is still in the investment phase for new businesses, which may impact short-term profitability due to higher OpEx.
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Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd ( BOM:532720 ) has not yet achieved its diversification goals, with 90% of its business still concentrated in the wheels segment, which could expose it to sector-specific risks.
Q & A Highlights
Q: After the ECL model annual reset, do you expect credit costs to hold at current levels? What were the changes in the ECL model? A: Raul Rebello, CEO, explained that the business model can absorb credit costs between 1.5% to 1.7%. The ECL model refresh aimed to ensure LGDs are reflective of the business, and no major changes were made. The model now uses a larger period for LGD calculation, aligning with industry practices.
Q: How is the demand for tractors and passenger vehicles post-GST rate cut? A: Raul Rebello noted that the GST cut led to a reasonable demand increase in Q3, especially for entry-level vehicles. However, post-festive season, demand has slightly waned. The rural economy remains strong, supported by favorable monsoons and agri-commodity prices.
Q: What is the rationale behind the proposed merger of the housing finance subsidiary with the parent company? A: Raul Rebello stated that the evaluation aims to determine if mortgages are more efficiently managed in one entity versus two, considering regulatory harmonization and potential duplication in operations. The goal is to scale the mortgage business effectively.
Q: Is the current NIM of 7.5% sustainable, or do you see it peaking? A: Raul Rebello clarified that the 7.5% NIM includes some one-time benefits, and a more sustainable figure is around 7.1%. The company aims to achieve a 2% ROA, with various levers like loan income, fee income, and cost of funds being managed to reach this target.
Q: How does the company plan to diversify its loan book, and what is the expected loan growth? A: Raul Rebello mentioned that the company aims for mid-teens to high-teens CAGR growth, with diversification into SME and mortgage sectors. By FY30, the goal is to reduce the wheels business from 88% to 70% of the loan book, increasing the share of other asset categories.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
