Release Date: July 29, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd NSE:BAJAJHFL reported a strong quarter with the highest ever quarterly AEM growth and disbursement, with disbursements growing by 33% and AEM up by 24%.
- The company achieved a PAT growth of 23% year-over-year, with an annualized ROE improving to 12.5%.
- Asset quality remained resilient with a low annualized credit cost of 5 bps, GNPA at 29 bps, and NNPA at 12 bps.
- The company maintained a strong capital adequacy ratio of 21.59%, well above regulatory requirements.
- Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd (NSE:BAJAJHFL) continues to leverage technology and AI initiatives to enhance customer experience and internal efficiencies, including AI-driven customer service and underwriting processes.
Negative Points
- Net Interest Margin (NIM) dropped by 14 bps from 3.8% to 3.7% due to net income moderation.
- There is an expected NIM moderation by 20-25 bps during FY27 due to yield compression and stable interest rate regime.
- The company faces challenges from geopolitical factors and macroeconomic uncertainties affecting borrowing costs.
- There was a movement of one account from Stage 2 to Stage 3 in developer finance, indicating some asset quality concerns.
- The LAP GNPA increased from 46 bps to 62 bps due to the movement of one weak account, highlighting potential stress in this segment.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Could you explain the expected NIM compression of 20-25 basis points and the factors contributing to it?
A: The NIM compression is largely due to yield pressure. In a stable interest rate regime, the book being replaced is at a lower acquisition IRR than the existing portfolio. This is because the acquisition pricing in the market remains stable, and the yield compression is expected as the older, higher-yielding book is replaced by new, lower-yielding acquisitions. (Answered by Unidentified_3)
Q: How does Bajaj Housing Finance recognize disbursements and interest income, especially in light of regulatory guidance on check encashment?
A: For the last six years, Bajaj Housing Finance has been recognizing disbursements and charging interest based on check encashment, not on check handover. This practice aligns with regulatory guidance and ensures accurate reporting. (Answered by Unidentified_3)
Q: What is the current status of NHB reviews and thematic audits, and how do they impact Bajaj Housing Finance?
A: Bajaj Housing Finance views regulatory reviews as beneficial for the long-term development of the market. The company aligns with the regulator's spirit to drive best practices and does not see these reviews as having a negative impact. (Answered by Unidentified_3)
Q: Why did credit costs come in lower this quarter, and are there any one-offs involved?
A: The lower credit costs this quarter are due to a significant assignment of assets and a previous quarter's enhanced provisioning, which was not repeated. These factors led to a temporary reduction in credit costs, but the annual guidance remains at 10-15 basis points. (Answered by Unidentified_3)
Q: Can you explain the movement in construction finance asset quality and the increase in NPAs?
A: The increase in NPAs in construction finance is due to one account moving from Stage 2 to Stage 3. The team is actively working on resolving this account, and it does not indicate a broader issue. (Answered by Unidentified_3)
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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