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    Capital Small

    CAPITALSFB
    Financial Services·30 Oct 2025
    Management Summary

    Capital Small Finance Bank reported a robust Q2 FY26 with strong deposit and advances growth, reaching INR9,317 crores and INR7,907 crores respectively. Asset quality improved marginally with Gross NPA at 2.70%. Profit after tax grew 5% YoY to INR35 crores, but NIM compression to 4.04% impacted profitability growth. The bank remains focused on secured lending, branch expansion, and expects NIM and RoA to improve in coming quarters.

    Highlights

    5

    • Deposit base grew 20% YoY to INR9,317 crores, highlighting strong retail deposit franchise.

    • Gross advances grew 17.7% YoY to INR7,907 crores, driven by healthy disbursement activity.

    • Profit after tax increased 5% YoY to INR35 crores, supported by steady operating performance.

    • Gross NPA improved to 2.70% from 2.75% QoQ, reflecting continued prudence and strong recoveries.

    • Return on Assets (RoA) improved to 1.3% from 1.2% QoQ, indicating better profitability.

    Concerns

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    • Net Interest Margin (NIM) compressed to 4.04% in Q2 FY26 from 4.1% in Q1 FY26 due to interest rate decline.

    • Profit after tax growth of 5% YoY was significantly lower than gross advances growth of 18% YoY, primarily attributed to NIM compression.

    • Non-interest income had no contribution from treasury earnings in Q2 FY26, though management expects improvement.

    What Changed2

    vs Q3 FY26

    Guidance items13 → 8 (-5)Q&A highlights8 → 6 (-2)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    12 metrics
    1. 01Total Deposit₹9,317 Cr+20%YoY
    2. 02Gross Advances₹7,907 Cr+17.7%YoY
    3. 03CASA Ratio33.9%
    4. 04NIM4.0%
    5. 05Gross NPA2.7%

    Segment breakdown

    Share of PortfolioQoQ Growth
    Agriculture Sector30%6%
    Mortgage Segment26%4%
    MSME and Business Loan23%11%
    Corporate Loan14%5%
    LAP (within Mortgage)—6%
    Out-of-Punjab Advance Portfolio23%—
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) stood strong at 24.2% and Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) was 234%, reaffirming strong liability position and ample headroom for future growth.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Credit Growth
    Secured Loan Book Growth
    20% plus
    		High
    Credit Growth
    Advance Book Growth
    Double
    		High
    Branch Network
    Branch Network Growth
    1.5x
    		High
    Profitability
    NIM
    Upward trajectory to 4.1% in H2 FY26, 4.2-4.3% in years to come
    		High
    Profitability
    RoA
    1.4% in Q4 FY26, 1.6% plus by FY29
    		High
    Profitability
    RoE
    15% plus
    		High
    Other Income
    Non-interest income as % of assets
    1% to 1.1%
    		Medium
    Partnership Lending
    Contribution from partnership-led lending (annual disbursement)
    10-15%
    		Medium

    NIM trajectory

    H2 FY26
    Current4.04% in Q2 FY26
    TargetImprovement towards 4.1% (Q4 FY25 level)

    Why it matters

    NIM compression was the primary reason for lower PAT growth this quarter; its recovery is crucial for profitability.

    We expect in H2, we are looking to see an improvement in the NIM to the Q4 FY25 number, that is 4.1%, and maybe slightly around 4.1%...

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    NIM compression due to interest rate decline

    NIM compressed to 4.04% in Q2 FY26 from 4.1% in Q1 FY26, impacting profit growth, but expected to improve in H2 FY26 due to deposit repricing and CRR reduction. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Seasonally weak Q3 for loan growth

    Q3 is historically a lower advance growth period, but management is working to minimize seasonality and expects to meet 20%+ FY26 growth target. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Impact of floods on agricultural portfolio

    Despite floods in Punjab, the impact on asset quality was muted, with GNPA improving and no write-offs, due to marginal exposure to riverine areas and portfolio diversity. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “The impact of the flood on our asset quality was very muted, which is visible through the numbers that despite the flood situation in the north part, which has affected around 25% to 35% of the geographies within Punjab... our asset quality continues to remain strong. We improved the GNPA, though marginally, from 2.75% a quarter back to 2.7%.”

    Addressed a potential major risk given the bank's exposure to agriculture and the recent natural calamity, with management confirming minimal impact and even an improvement in GNPA.

    asked by Shubham Selvadia

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Robust Deposit and Advances Growth

    Capital Small Finance Bank demonstrated strong growth in Q2 FY26, with total deposits reaching INR9,317 crores, marking a 20% year-on-year increase. Gross advances also grew significantly by 17.7% year-on-year to INR7,907 crores. The bank's credit-to-deposit ratio improved to 81.5% from 80.9% in the prior quarter. Disbursements for the quarter were INR805 crores, up 36% YoY, indicating healthy business activity.

    02

    Asset Quality Improvement and Stability

    The bank maintained stable asset quality, with Gross NPA improving marginally to 2.70% from 2.75% in the prior quarter. Net NPA also remained stable at 1.38%. Notably, SMA 1 and 2 accounts reduced to 4.42% from 5.47% a quarter back, and write-offs were almost NIL during the quarter. Management stated that the impact of recent floods in Punjab on asset quality was muted, with over 50% of the INR31 crores slippage coming from agriculture but deemed not significant.

    03

    NIM Compression and Profitability Outlook

    Net Interest Margin (NIM) for Q2 FY26 stood at 4.04%, a slight compression from 4.1% in Q1 FY26. This compression was identified as the primary reason for the 5% year-on-year growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) to INR35 crores, despite strong advances growth. Management expects NIM to improve in H2 FY26, targeting 4.1% by Q4 FY26 and 4.2-4.3% in the years to come, driven by deposit repricing benefits and CRR reduction.

    04

    Strategic Growth Levers and Targets

    The bank aims for 20% plus secured loan book growth in FY26 and plans to double its advance book and grow its branch network 1.5x by FY29. RoA is targeted to reach 1.4% by Q4 FY26 and 1.6% plus by FY29, with RoE exceeding 15% by FY29. Key levers for profitability improvement include NIM expansion, improved operating efficiency (opex to average asset ratio at 3%), and growth in non-interest income, which is expected to rise from 0.9% to 1-1.1% in the medium term.

    05

    Branch Expansion and Diversification

    Capital Small Finance Bank achieved a milestone of 200 branches, with 199 across five states and two Union Territories. The bank plans to significantly expand its footprint outside Punjab, targeting over 30% of new branches in other states over the next three financial years. New geographies like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh are being targeted through a partnership-led lending model, which is expected to contribute 10-15% of annual disbursements.

    06

    Partnership-Led Lending Initiative

    The bank has initiated partnership-led lending with selected high-rated NBFCs under an FLDG (First Loss Default Guarantee) framework. This strategy aims to expand into new geographies where the bank has a thin presence, targeting MSME and mortgage segments. The bank will underwrite the loans, with partners responsible for sourcing, servicing, and credit risk, backed by FLDG cover and security deposits, ensuring a controlled and risk-mitigated approach.

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