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    J & K Bank Q1 FY27 earnings call

    J&KBANK
    Financial Services·29 Jul 2026
    Management Summary

    J & K Bank reported a mixed Q1 FY27, with strong business growth (deposits up 16.75% YoY, advances up 25.44% YoY) and improved asset quality (GNPA 2.37%, NNPA 0.60%). However, net profit declined to INR424 crores from the prior year, primarily due to subdued other income from recoveries and NIM compression to 3.28%. Management attributed this to a strategic, opportunistic lending approach in a challenging environment, with expectations for NIM and profitability to normalize in subsequent quarters as retail growth picks up.

    Highlights

    5

    • Operating profit for Q1 FY27 was INR703 crores, registering a 5% Y-o-Y growth.

    • Deposits grew 16.75% Y-o-Y and advances grew 25.44% Y-o-Y, outpacing system growth.

    • The bank crossed the INR3 trillion business figure, marking a significant milestone.

    • Asset quality improved with GNPA at 2.37% and NNPA at 0.60% as of June 30, 2026.

    • PCR remains healthy at above 90.5%.

    Concerns

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    • Net profit for Q1 FY27 was INR424 crores, which is below the number for the corresponding year last year.

    • Other income was relatively subdued due to lower recoveries from technically written-off accounts.

    • NIM witnessed compression, being recorded at 3.28% for the quarter, down from 3.5% guidance.

    • Retail banking profit decreased from INR472 crores in Q4 FY26 to INR196 crores in Q1 FY27.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    13 metrics
    1. 01Operating Profit₹703 Cr+5%YoY
    2. 02Net Profit₹424 Cr
    3. 03NIM3.3%
    4. 04Yield on Advances8.6%-8.5%YoY
    5. 05Cost of Deposits4.7%-1.9%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Retail Banking
    ₹196 Cr Profit₹472 Cr Profit (Q4 FY26)
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    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    MetLife stake

    divestment · pending regulatory · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Capital Adequacy Ratio of 16.67% and CET1 of 13.91% as on 30th June 2026.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Credit Growth
    Overall Credit Growth
    18-20%
    		Medium
    Credit Growth
    Credit Growth from J&K
    12-13%
    		Medium
    Credit Growth
    Credit Growth from Rest of India
    25%
    		Medium
    NIM
    NIM
    around 3.5%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    ROA
    1.25% plus
    		Medium
    Recoveries
    Written-off recoveries
    INR250-300 crores
    		Medium
    Opex
    Opex ratio
    flat at worst, likely to improve
    		Medium
    Capital Raise
    Quantum of Capital Raise
    upwards of INR1,250 crores
    		Medium
    Branch Expansion
    New Branches in J&K
    15-20 branches
    		High
    Branch Expansion
    New Branches in Rest of India
    50-70 branches
    		High
    Net Profit
    Net Profit
    exceed FY26 (INR2,367 crores)
    		High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    NIM Improvement

    by end of Q3 FY27
    Current3.28%
    Targetaround 3.5%

    Why it matters

    NIM compression impacted Q1 profitability; recovery is key to meeting full-year guidance.

    I believe we will be around 3.5% very soon, if not by the end of this quarter, maybe by the end of the third quarter, definitely.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical Tensions

    Elevated global uncertainty and intensified geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, impacted global and Indian GDP growth forecasts. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Deposit Growth Challenge

    The entire industry, including J&K Bank, faces challenges in deposit growth amidst intense competition and evolving customer preferences for higher-yielding products. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    NIM Compression

    NIM compressed to 3.28% due to aggressive rate cuts impacting yield on advances and limited transmission of rate cuts on the deposit side amidst competition. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “So the recovery in the technically written off accounts was classified under the profits under retail segment. So that constituted for the heightened profit during the last quarter of financial year.”

    Explains the significant sequential drop in retail banking profit, attributing it to one-time recoveries in the previous quarter and timing of current quarter recoveries.

    asked by Harshil Kothari

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Business Growth Outpacing System

    J&K Bank demonstrated robust business growth in Q1 FY27, with deposits increasing by 16.75% Y-o-Y and advances by 25.44% Y-o-Y, both outpacing system averages. The bank also achieved a significant milestone by crossing the INR3 trillion business figure. This growth was observed across both deposits and advances, even on a sequential basis, marking the first time in six years the bank posted sequential deposit growth in Q1.

    02

    Strategic Diversification and Market Leadership

    The bank's strategy to diversify its business portfolio is yielding results, with the Rest of India division now contributing approximately 26% of the total business, up from less than 20% a year ago. Despite this expansion, J&K Bank maintained its dominant market share of 61.13% in its home territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as of March 31, 2026, and improved deposit market share in 19 out of 22 districts.

    03

    Asset Quality Improvement and Provisioning

    Asset quality continued to improve, with Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) reducing to 2.37% and Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) to 0.60% as of June 30, 2026. Gross slippages remained below 0.5% for the quarter. The Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) stood strong at above 90.5%. Management noted an increase in standard asset provisioning due to healthy growth in advances, which is considered a positive indicator.

    04

    NIM Compression and Cost of Funds Dynamics

    The Net Interest Margin (NIM) for Q1 FY27 compressed to 3.28%. This was attributed to aggressive rate cuts leading to a lower yield on advances (8.56% vs 9.35% YoY) and limited transmission of these cuts to the deposit side, with the cost of deposits moderating only slightly to 4.74% from 4.83% YoY. Management clarified that an increase in cost of deposits on a sequential basis was partly due to an accounting adjustment in the previous quarter.

    05

    Capital Adequacy and Market Performance

    The bank maintained strong capital buffers, with a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 16.67% and CET1 at 13.91% as of June 30, 2026. The bank's share price reached an all-time high of INR202 on BSE and INR201.75 on NSE on July 10, 2026, with market capitalization exceeding INR20,000 crores. Institutional shareholding increased to 15.74% from 11.5% a year ago.

    06

    Strategic Focus on Retail Growth and CASA

    While corporate credit growth outpaced retail in Q1 due to market opportunities, the bank's strategic focus remains on retail-focused lending, with retail, agriculture, and MSME loans constituting two-thirds of the loan book. Retail advances showed double-digit Y-o-Y growth, with agriculture advances growing 18% and car loans over 20%. The bank is actively working to improve its CASA ratio, which stood at 42.06%, through initiatives like new MOUs with corporates and police for salary accounts, aiming for substantial improvement by Q3 FY27.

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