India · Delayed Price · Currency is INR Arman Financial Services Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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AUM reached a record INR 2,728 crore in FY 2026, up 22% year-on-year, with strong disbursement and improved profitability. Asset quality and collection efficiency strengthened, while OpEx remains a focus for reduction. Growth in MSME and LAP segments is targeted at 20-25% for FY 2027.
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AUM and disbursements saw robust sequential growth, with profitability and asset quality improving across segments. The company is focusing on calibrated expansion, product innovation, and strong risk controls, supported by high capital adequacy and liquidity.
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Asset quality and collection efficiency improved, with impairment costs declining and disbursements rebounding in Q2 FY2026. Microfinance and non-MFI segments show stabilization, while capital adequacy and liquidity remain strong. Growth is expected to strengthen in H2 FY2026.
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Q1 FY26 saw a consolidated loss due to elevated MFI credit costs, but non-MFI segments posted strong growth and stable asset quality. Management expects MFI recovery in H2 FY26, with ongoing structural reforms and strong capital adequacy supporting future growth.
Fiscal Year 2025
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FY25 saw a sharp decline in microfinance profits due to higher provisioning and sector stress, while MSME and other standalone segments delivered strong growth and asset quality. Strategic operational changes and increased coverage under credit guarantee schemes aim to stabilize performance.
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Challenging conditions in the microfinance sector led to a 6.5% YoY decline in AUM and a Q3 loss, driven by higher impairment costs and stricter underwriting. MSME and LAP segments showed growth, while liquidity and capital adequacy remain strong. Early signs of credit cycle stabilization are emerging.
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Cautious growth and focus on asset quality led to lower disbursements but improved operational efficiency. Rising impairment costs and overleveraging in rural lending impacted profitability, though liquidity remains strong and risk mitigation is prioritized.
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Q1 FY25 saw strong AUM and income growth but higher credit costs and lower PAT due to industry-wide stress and over-leveraging. Asset quality remains under pressure, but management expects stabilization and gradual improvement post-Diwali.