Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd (BOM:524000) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Robust Growth in AUM and ...

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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

• Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd ( BOM:524000 ) reported a significant year-on-year growth in assets under management (AUM) by 77.6% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 15.3%, reaching 55,017 crores.

• The company achieved a notable increase in net interest margin, which rose to 8.62% in Q3 FY26 from 8.4% in Q2 FY26, indicating improved profitability.

• The cost of borrowing decreased from 8.04% in Q1 FY26 to 7.65% in Q3 FY26, enhancing the company's financial efficiency.

• Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd ( BOM:524000 ) has successfully launched new products, contributing to a 25% quarter-on-quarter disbursement growth, demonstrating strong market demand.

• The company has made significant advancements in AI initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service, with plans to expand AI-driven services across multiple languages by March 2026.

Negative Points

• Despite improvements, the gross non-performing assets (GNPA) remain at 1.51%, which, although reduced, still indicates room for further improvement in asset quality.

• The provision coverage ratio for stage three assets has decreased over the past year, which could pose a risk if asset quality deteriorates.

• A significant portion of the company's book, 44%, is still unsecured, which could expose the company to higher risk in adverse economic conditions.

• The company's operating expenses remain high, with an OpEx to AUM ratio of 4.41%, despite a reduction of 40 basis points quarter-on-quarter.

• The company's debt to equity ratio stands at 4.25 times, which, while providing growth headroom, also indicates a high level of leverage that could be risky if not managed properly.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Can you explain the decline in the provision coverage ratio (PCR) for stage one, stage two, and stage three assets over the past four quarters? A: The decline in PCR is due to a change in product mix and an increase in stage one assets from 97.1% to 97.4%. The stage three book has also reduced from 1.59% to 1.51%, which explains the reduction in PCR. Additionally, the rundown of older products with higher provisioning has contributed to this change. As the product mix evolves, the expected credit loss (ECL) adjusts accordingly. Shriram Meyer, Chief Credit and Analytics Officer.