Detailed Narrative
Q4 and FY26 Financial Performance Overview
Dar Credit and Capital Limited reported robust financial results for Q4 and the full fiscal year 2026. For FY26, total income grew by 20.9% to Rs. 50.05 crore, with EBITDA increasing 18.6% to Rs. 34.69 crores, and PAT surging 43.9% to Rs. 10.13 crore. The strong performance continued into Q4 FY26, where total income rose 39.6% to Rs. 14.23 crores and PAT jumped 60.7% to Rs. 3.07 crores, reflecting healthy business growth and profitability expansion.
Operational Growth and Asset Quality
The company achieved significant operational milestones in FY26, expanding its Asset Under Management (AUM) by 34.95% to Rs. 229.55 crores. This growth was supported by a presence in 6 states with 35 operational branches serving over 22,500 active customers. DCCL maintained excellent asset quality with a healthy Gross Non-Performing Asset (GNPA) ratio of just 1.01% and a strong Capital Adequacy Ratio of almost 40%, significantly exceeding regulatory requirements.
Strategic Focus on Secured MSME Portfolio
Management emphasized a strategic shift towards strengthening the secured loan portfolio, particularly secured MSME loans, due to their popularity, comfort for lenders, and high collection/recovery percentages. While personal loans to municipal employees (technically unsecured but practically secure) will continue, the primary growth driver will be the secured MSME segment, which also offers faster churning and higher growth rates compared to personal loans. The targeted portfolio mix for the upcoming 3-4 years aims for 30-35% personal loans and 35-40% secured loans.
Technology Integration and Operational Efficiency
DCCL is actively enhancing its digital lending infrastructure. The company plans to consolidate its loan origination system (LOS) and loan management system (LMS) into a single 'Vijay' software platform, phasing out the older 'RiseMoney' system in the coming financial year. This integration aims to improve operational scalability, customer experience, and control, with an in-house team managing data and software development, avoiding third-party vendors.
Funding and Capital Structure Diversification
The company continued to strengthen its funding profile through diversified borrowing relationships and enhanced engagement with financial institutions. Management indicated a current cost of funding around 14% and aims to reduce this further. They are actively exploring new lines of credit and venture capital arrangements with PSU banks to support long-term growth and maintain market liquidity, which is seen as prospective for the NBFC sector.
Geographical and Portfolio Expansion Strategy
DCCL's immediate geographical strategy focuses on consolidating and deepening its presence within existing states (Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal) rather than venturing into new states like UP, Maharashtra, or Tamil Nadu. The company plans to add another five to seven branches in FY26-27, focusing on deep drives in new areas within existing branches. This strategy aims to capture growth in West Bengal, leveraging government projects and scopes.