Northern Arc Capital Ltd (NORTHARC) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Management expects to fully offset rising funding costs by shifting its AUM mix to 70% direct-to-customer (D2C) and repricing INR 8,500 crores of loans.
- The company took additional overlay provisions for MSME and rural books as a precautionary measure against macro risks, despite strong current asset quality.
- A capital raise is not anticipated for at least 1.5 years, given a robust Tier 1 ratio of 20.5% and a low debt-to-equity of 3.3x.
Performance Overview
- Northern Arc Capital reported record Q2FY27 profit and 34% YoY AUM growth, driven by expansion in the direct-to-customer (D2C) portfolio.
- Asset quality remained stable with Net NPA at 0.5% and credit costs contained at 2.6%, despite macroeconomic headwinds and additional provisioning.
- The direct-to-customer book crossed INR 12,500 crores, now constituting 66% of the total AUM, aligning with strategic goals to increase retail focus.
- Management reaffirmed full-year guidance on AUM growth (23-25%) and credit costs (2.6-2.8%), expressing confidence in navigating margin pressures from rising funding costs.
- The company advanced its capital-light strategy with the launch of two new private credit funds, including a diversified debt fund and its first open-ended fund.
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