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    IIFL Finance Limited

    IIFL
    Financial Services·29 Apr 2026
    Management Summary

    IIFL Finance delivered a strong Q4 FY26, with consolidated PAT rising 24% QoQ to INR 623 crores and loan AUM growing 38% YoY to INR 1,08,180 crores, primarily fueled by gold loans. Asset quality saw significant improvement, with Gross NPA at 1.5% and Net NPA at 0.7%. The company is strategically focused on secured lending, capital-efficient growth through co-lending, and AI-led productivity, while awaiting the outcome of a special income tax audit and planning for a demerger of its Home Finance and Samasta subsidiaries.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated PAT before non-controlling interest increased to INR 623 crores, up 24% on a quarter-on-quarter basis.

    • Consolidated loan AUM grew by 38% YoY and 10% QoQ to INR 1,08,180 crores, driven by strong gold loan performance.

    • Gold loan AUM reached INR 52,581 crores, up 150% YoY and 11% QoQ, with a healthy tonnage of 62 tons.

    • Asset quality improved significantly with Gross NPA at 1.5% (down 77 bps YoY) and Net NPA at 0.7% (down 32 bps YoY).

    • Quarterly average cost of borrowing decreased by 8 bps YoY and 25 bps QoQ to 9.16%, reflecting efficient liability management.

    Concerns

    3

    • Profitability remains subdued partly due to higher-than-expected stress in the legacy micro LAP portfolio, which the company has now exited.

    • The income tax special audit assessment orders are pending, creating uncertainty regarding potential demands, though management expresses confidence in no material adverse outcome.

    • Housing finance AUM growth was muted in FY26 due to the strategic pivot and exit from certain segments, impacting leverage and ROA/ROE.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    5
    • Consolidated PAT (pre-NCI)
      ₹623 Cr
      QoQ+24%
    • Consolidated Loan AUM
      ₹1.08L Cr
      YoY+38%QoQ+10%
    • Gold loan AUM
      ₹52,581 Cr
      YoY+150%QoQ+11%
    • Gross NPA
      1.5%
      YoY-0.8%
    • Net NPA
      70%
      YoY-0.3%

    annualized Q4

    1
    • ROE
      17.9%

    Segment breakdown

    NBFC
    17.8% Capital Adequacy
    HFC
    42.1% Capital Adequacy
    Samasta Microfinance
    26.5% Capital Adequacy
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    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Cost 9.2%

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹6,638 crores

    Cash and cash equivalents, including committed credit lines, are adequate to meet near-term liabilities and fund continuous growth momentum. The company maintains a positive ALM.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Overall AUM growth
    20% to 25%
    		High
    Volume
    Gold Loan AUM growth
    20% to 25%
    		High
    Volume
    Housing Finance AUM growth
    18% to 20%
    		High
    Volume
    Housing Finance disbursement growth
    25% to 27%
    		High
    Volume
    Co-lending share
    20% or so
    		High
    Volume
    Microfinance AUM growth
    Around 20%
    		High
    Profitability
    Credit cost
    1.5% to 1.7%
    		High
    Profitability
    ROA
    3% to 3.5%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Housing Finance yields (affordable)
    12% plus
    		High
    Capacity
    Housing Finance new branches
    About 100
    		High
    Other
    Total off-book proportion (DA + co-lending)
    40% to 45%
    		High
    Debt
    Cost of funding reduction (upon rating improvement)
    100 to 120 bps
    		High

    What to watch in Q1 FY27

    5

    Income Tax Assessment Order for IIFL Finance

    Next quarter (Q1 FY27)
    CurrentExpected in 'few days' or 'a week'
    TargetOrder received and disclosed

    Why it matters

    The outcome and potential appeal process will clarify the financial impact of the special audit, which is a significant regulatory event.

    I believe that for IIFL Finance also, the order is expected very shortly. I think within few days or a week, we should get it.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Income Tax Special Audit Outcome

    Assessment orders for the income tax special audit are expected shortly, with potential for contested demands, though management is confident of no material adverse outcome. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Legacy Micro LAP Portfolio Stress

    Higher-than-expected stress in the legacy micro LAP portfolio contributed to subdued profitability, leading to the company's exit from this segment. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competition in Housing Finance

    Increased competition from other HFCs in the affordable and lower ticket size housing segments is noted, but management believes the market is large enough and their strategy will mitigate this. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “I cannot respond to speculative report. So assessment orders have started coming. Quite a few group companies' assessment order has come. So I believe that in a few days' time, our assessment orders will also come. It's just a matter of few days.”

    Management confirms assessment orders are imminent for IIFL Finance following other group entities but refrains from quantifying the potential financial impact, stating they will appeal any adverse demands.

    asked by Yash from Dante Equity

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Robust AUM Growth Driven by Gold Loans

    IIFL Finance reported a strong consolidated loan AUM of INR 1,08,180 crores for Q4 FY26, marking a 38% year-on-year and 10% quarter-on-quarter increase. Gold loans were a standout performer, with AUM growing 150% YoY and 11% QoQ to INR 52,581 crores, supported by 62 tons of gold. Core products, including home, gold, MSME, and microfinance, constituted 96% of the overall AUM, growing 45% YoY and 11% QoQ to INR 1,04,198 crores.

    02

    Significant Improvement in Asset Quality and Profitability

    The company demonstrated a material improvement in asset quality, with Gross NPA at 1.5% and Net NPA at 0.7%, representing a reduction of 77 basis points and 32 basis points respectively compared to the same period last year. Consolidated profit after tax before non-controlling interest stood at INR 623 crores, up 24% QoQ. The annualized ROE for Q4 was 17.89%, and ROA was 2.97%, indicating a return to stable profitability levels.

    03

    Strategic Focus on Secured Lending and Capital-Efficient Growth

    IIFL's strategy is centered on secured lending, primarily gold loans and mortgages, and capital-efficient growth through co-lending and off-book partnerships. The assigned loan book grew 85% YoY and 11% QoQ to INR 23,704 crores, while the co-lending asset book increased 36% YoY and 9% QoQ to INR 14,384 crores. The company aims to increase its total off-book proportion to 40-45% from the current 34-36%.

    04

    Housing Finance Reorientation and FY27 Outlook

    The Housing Finance business has reoriented its strategy, exiting higher-risk micro LAP and prime segments to focus on affordable and emerging home loans. For FY27, the company targets an 18-20% book growth and 25-27% disbursement growth. This will be supported by opening approximately 100 new branches and pivoting towards higher yields, starting with 12% plus for affordable housing.

    05

    Income Tax Audit and Potential Demerger

    IIFL Finance is awaiting assessment orders for an income tax special audit, with management expressing confidence that there will be no material adverse outcome and a commitment to appeal any demands. The company also confirmed the logical intent to demerge IIFL Home Finance and Samasta Finance to provide an exit for private equity investors and simplify the corporate structure, though no specific timeline was provided for this Board-level decision.

    06

    FY27 Guidance: AUM, Credit Cost, and ROA Improvement

    For the fiscal year 2027, IIFL Finance projects an overall AUM growth of 20-25%. Management expects a significant reduction in credit costs, targeting 1.5-1.7% for FY27, down from 2.7-3% in FY26. This reduction, combined with growth, is anticipated to improve ROA to 3-3.5% from the current 2.97%, signaling a positive outlook for profitability.

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