Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd (EQUITASBNK) Q4FY26 Concall Summary - Mar-2026 Qtr
Performance Overview
- The bank delivered its highest-ever quarterly Profit After Tax (PAT), driven by strong business growth, improved asset quality, and enhanced profitability.
- Net Interest Margin (NIM) showed an upward trajectory for the second consecutive quarter, reaching 7.29%, supported by advances growth and lower income reversals due to reduced slippages.
- Asset quality significantly improved, with Gross NPA and Net NPA declining, and credit costs for the quarter dropping to 1.11%, the lowest in the past eight quarters.
- The bank has successfully made all its product lines profitable, including newer segments like affordable housing and MSME finance, which turned profitable during the previous year.
- While Q4 performance was strong, the management expressed caution for the upcoming year, anticipating NIM moderation due to increased cost of funds and normalization of credit costs to the guided range of around 1.5%.
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Outlook and Guidance
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