L&T Finance Ltd (LTF) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Management is confident in mitigating the impact of proposed IRDAI commission cuts on its Lakshya 2031 targets through new fee-generating businesses like payments and PPI.
- The sequential moderation in credit cost to 2.46% is a structural trend, with management reiterating guidance of hitting a 2.0-2.2% corridor by Q4 FY27.
- The 25 bps sequential drop in cost of funds to 6.95% was a strategic move, providing a buffer against expected rate hikes for the next 3-4 quarters.
Performance Overview
- L&T Finance reported its highest-ever consolidated profit after tax of INR 925 crores, a 32% year-on-year increase, driven by strong disbursement momentum and moderating credit costs.
- The retail book grew 29% YoY to INR 1,34,600 crores, supported by quarterly retail disbursements of INR 24,027 crores, up 27% YoY.
- Management consciously attenuated rural disbursement momentum due to monsoon uncertainty but plans to increase risk-calibrated disbursements in Q3, expressing confidence in managing asset quality.
- Strategic initiatives Hercules (AI-based cross-sell engine) and a new payments platform are being rolled out to reduce customer acquisition costs and tap into the 3 crore customer base.
- The company is actively engaging with regulators on the proposed IRDAI commission structure changes, expressing confidence in mitigating potential impact on its Lakshya 2031 goals through new revenue streams.
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Key Discussions & Insights
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Outlook and Guidance
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