1. Opening Hook
Gold prices are soaring, NBFCs are partying, and Fedfina finally invited Lakshmi Ji to Powai. After months of analysts asking “when gold?”, Q3 decided to answer loudly—with ₹7,853 crore disbursals and 54 new branches.
But before you pop the champagne, remember: one part of the house is still under renovation. Small-ticket LAP continues to cough politely in the corner while management insists, “Don’t worry, it’s planned.”
This concall wasn’t about dramatic surprises. It was about execution, discipline, and quietly fixing past sins. Gold sparkled, costs behaved (mostly), and credit costs stayed obedient—just under 1%, like a well-trained pet.
Read on, because behind the gold glitter lies a very deliberate clean-up story—and FY27 is where the real flex might begin.
2. At a Glance
- AUM ₹17,500 Cr (+17% YoY) – Growth, minus business loans, suddenly looks respectable.
- Gold AUM +52% YoY – When seasonality hits right, miracles happen.
- Disbursals ₹8,606 Cr (+96% YoY) – Growth pedal pressed, brakes temporarily ignored.
- Credit Cost 0.9% – Management promised. Management delivered.
- GNPA 2.1% – Old ghosts still wandering, but no new ones invited.
- Net Profit ₹87.9 Cr – Not explosive, but steady enough to sleep peacefully.
3. Management’s Key Commentary
“We want to move towards a fully secured lending portfolio.”
(Translation: Unsecured loans were
fun until they weren’t 😏)
“Gold AUM grew 52% YoY.”
(Translation: Yes, we finally caught the gold bull 🐂)
“We disbursed ₹7,853 crores in gold loans, highest ever.”
(Translation: Seasonality worked. Please don’t ask again.)
“ST-LAP challenges were anticipated.”
(Translation: We saw this mess coming, just took time to clean it 😬)
“Credit costs remain below 1%.”
(Translation: This is the KPI we tattooed on our forehead.)
“DA income reduced intentionally.”
(Translation: Optical yield tricks are overrated.)
4. Numbers Decoded
| Metric | Q3 FY26 | Decoded Take |
|---|---|---|
| Total AUM | ₹17,500 Cr | Looks modest until you remove business loans |
| Gold AUM | ₹7,905 Cr | Now officially the star performer |
| Mortgage AUM | ₹9,084 Cr | Quietly compounding, no drama |
| NII | ₹318.9 Cr | Growth slower than AUM—timing issue |
| ROA | 2.5% | Gradual climb, no heroics |
| ROE | 12.7% | Directionally right, patience needed |
Gold growth front-loaded costs; income will follow with a lag.
5. Analyst Questions
- Why no operating leverage despite gold boom?
Because incentives hit upfront, income trickles later.
