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    Arman Financial Services Limited

    ARMANFIN
    Financial Services·29 May 2026
    Management Summary

    Arman Financial Services Limited delivered strong Q4 FY26 results, with record AUM and significant PAT growth, driven by improved asset quality and collection efficiency. The company has implemented structural changes to its credit and recovery functions, leading to higher operating costs but enhanced portfolio resilience. Management aims for disciplined growth and cost optimization in FY27, while acknowledging ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and competitive pressures in certain segments.

    Highlights

    5

    • AUM crossed record INR2,728 crores in FY '26, representing 22% YoY growth, demonstrating consistent execution and disciplined efforts.

    • Consolidated PAT for Q4 FY '26 stood at INR41 crores, an 85% sequential growth and 220% YoY growth, driven by improved operating environment and lower impairment cost.

    • Asset quality trends improved significantly throughout FY '26, with GNPA at 3.4% and NNPA at 0.95%, reflecting benefits of separated credit and recovery structure.

    • Collection efficiency for all segments stood above 96% in Q4 '26, with zero bucket collections at 99.5% plus, indicating delinquencies returning to normal pre-cycle levels.

    • The company maintains a healthy liquidity profile with INR229 crores available liquidity and INR275 crores in undrawn sanctions, supporting future business growth.

    Concerns

    3

    • The operating environment remains uncertain due to broader economic factors, domestic stress in pockets of the economy, and global uncertainty including the West Asia conflict.

    • Elevated rejection rates and significantly higher operating costs due to the new individual-based credit model, which requires a larger team for detailed underwriting and monitoring.

    • Growth in the LAP segment is expected to be moderate (20-25%) due to its competitive environment and the extensive paperwork involved.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    14

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    10
    • Consolidated AUM
      ₹2,728 Cr
      YoY+22%
    • Consolidated Quarterly Disbursements
      ₹951 Cr
    • Consolidated GNPA
      3.4%
    • Consolidated NNPA
      95%
    • Microfinance AUM
      ₹1,999 Cr
      YoY+19%

    Q4 FY26

    3
    • Consolidated PAT
      ₹41 Cr
      YoY+2.2%QoQ+85%
    • Microfinance Disbursements
      ₹738 Cr
      YoY+88%QoQ+62%
    • Collection Efficiency
      96%

    FY26

    1
    • Consolidated PAT
      ₹57 Cr
      YoY+9%

    Segment breakdown

    • Microfinance₹1,999 Cr73.3%
    • Stand-alone (MSME, LAP, 2-Wheeler)₹730 Cr26.7%
    Donut· Share of AUM

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Liquidity

    Undrawn ₹275 crores

    Company maintains a healthy liquidity profile with available liquidity of INR229 crores, comprising of cash bank balances, liquid investments, undrawn CCs, FDOD limits, etcetera. In addition, we have undrawn sanctions of INR275 crores from existing lenders as of March end, providing adequate financial flexibility to support future business growth.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Consolidated ROA
    3.5% - 4% plus
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Microfinance Opex to Asset Ratio
    7%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Microfinance Opex to Asset Ratio
    6%
    		Low
    Profitability
    Credit Cost
    3%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Consolidated Opex (as % of AUM)
    7%
    		Medium
    Volume
    MSME AUM Growth
    25%
    		Medium
    Volume
    LAP AUM Growth
    20% - 25%
    		Medium
    Volume
    Consolidated AUM
    INR5,000 crores
    		Low

    What to watch in Q1 FY27

    5

    Microfinance Opex to Asset Ratio

    FY27
    Current~9%
    Target~7%

    Why it matters

    Management has explicitly targeted a significant reduction in this ratio, which is crucial for improving overall profitability and operational efficiency.

    This year, we are probably targeting to bring it around 7%-odd. That is the target that we have set ourselves. So from 9% to 7%.

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Broader economic uncertainty and global conflicts

    The operating environment is yet to fully normalize, with domestic stress in pockets of the economy and global uncertainty including disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Elevated operating costs due to new credit model

    The new credit model requires a larger team for detailed underwriting and monitoring, leading to significantly higher operating costs, which will be a key focus to control in FY27. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competition in LAP and MSME segments

    Increased competition from other NBFCs and MFIs entering the LAP product space makes it a competitive environment, though management prefers competition over quality issues. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Sales team pushback on high rejection rates

    While currently manageable due to past difficulties, there is a potential for sales teams to push back on high rejection rates in the future, requiring continuous communication and training. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “The marginal costs have been declining. Average cost of borrowing continues to be approximately 12%. While the marginal cost in the past 2 quarters would have been 11.75%.”

    Provides specific figures on funding costs and management's view on future trajectory, which impacts NIM.

    asked by Rohan Mehta

    3 min read8 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Q4 FY26 Performance and Full-Year Growth

    Arman Financial reported a robust Q4 FY26, with consolidated profit after tax reaching INR41 crores, an 85% sequential and 220% year-on-year growth. For the full fiscal year 2026, PAT stood at INR57 crores, reflecting a 9% year-on-year increase. The company's AUM crossed a record INR2,728 crores in FY26, growing 22% year-on-year, supported by highest-ever quarterly disbursements of INR951 crores.

    02

    Asset Quality Improvement and Collection Efficiency

    Asset quality trends improved significantly throughout FY26, with consolidated GNPA reducing to 3.4% and NNPA to 0.95%. These improvements are attributed to the separation of credit and recovery functions, disciplined credit assessment, and stronger monitoring efforts. Collection efficiency for all segments stood above 96% in Q4 FY26, with zero bucket collections at 99.5% plus, indicating a return to pre-cycle delinquency levels.

    03

    Strategic Realignment and Operational Changes

    The company has undertaken significant structural changes, including the complete separation of credit and recovery functions from branch operations, which has been successfully implemented across most branches. This realignment has improved accountability, monitoring, and collection efficiencies. Furthermore, the underwriting approach has shifted from group-based JLG to a more individual-level credit evaluation, assessing customers based on prepayment capacity, cash flows, and credit history.

    04

    Microfinance Business Momentum

    The Microfinance business saw its AUM grow 19% year-on-year to INR1,999 crores. Disbursements for Q4 FY26 were INR738 crores, an 88% year-on-year and 62% sequential growth, contributing to a full-year disbursement of INR1,798 crores. Gross total income for the Microfinance segment in Q4 FY26 was INR117 crores, with pre-provisioning operating profit at INR41 crores and PAT at INR29 crores.

    05

    Standalone Business (MSME, LAP, 2-Wheeler) Performance

    The standalone AUM, comprising MSME, LAP, and 2-Wheeler businesses, grew 30% year-on-year to INR730 crores, with MSME contributing 76% of the portfolio. Quarterly disbursements for this segment stood at INR213 crores, leading to a full-year disbursement of INR636 crores. Asset quality remained stable, with GNPA for MSME at 3.84% and 2-Wheelers at 3.95%. The LAP business reached breakeven this year.

    06

    Elevated Operating Costs and Future Outlook

    The new credit model and dedicated recovery teams have led to significantly higher operating costs, with the Microfinance opex to asset ratio currently around 9%. Management aims to reduce this to 7% in FY27 and potentially 6% in the short to medium term. The consolidated ROA is targeted to improve to 3.5%-4% plus, assuming consistent growth.

    07

    Liquidity and Capital Position

    The company maintains a healthy liquidity profile with INR229 crores in available liquidity, including cash, bank balances, and undrawn credit lines. Additionally, INR275 crores in undrawn sanctions from existing lenders provide financial flexibility. Capital adequacy ratios remain strong, with Namra Finance at 27.86% and the standalone business at 41%.

    08

    Solar Loan Pilot and Future Growth Strategy

    Arman Financial has launched a pilot for solar loans in Gujarat, targeting customers who can benefit from government subsidies for rooftop solar installations. This initiative aims to leverage the rural market where competition is less intense. The company's overall strategy for FY27 focuses on responsible and disciplined growth within defined risk parameters, emphasizing total quality over aggressive growth.

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