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    Karur Vysya Bank Limited

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    Financial Services·24 Jul 2025
    Management Summary

    Karur Vysya Bank delivered a strong start to FY26 by front-loading credit growth and maintaining robust asset quality despite industry-wide margin pressures. While NIM compressed by 19 bps to 3.86%, management successfully navigated a 75 bps rate reduction environment. The bank continues to pivot toward RAM segments and high-yield jewel loans while maintaining a cautious stance on unsecured lending and corporate exposure.

    Highlights

    8

    • Net Profit reached ₹521 crores, representing a 14% YoY increase and 2% QoQ growth.

    • Total business crossed ₹1,96,024 crores, up 15% YoY, with advances growing 6% QoQ to ₹89,374 crores.

    • Net Interest Margin (NIM) stood at 3.86%, a compression of 19 bps from the previous quarter due to yield declines.

    • Gross NPA improved to 0.66% from 0.74% sequentially; Net NPA remained steady at 0.19%.

    • RAM (Retail, Agri, MSME) verticals now account for 86% of total advances, growing 20% YoY.

    • The Board proposed a 1:5 bonus issue (1 share for every 5 shares held).

    • Cost-to-income ratio effectively controlled at 47.22%, well within the sub-50% target.

    • CASA balances grew by 5% QoQ, supported by a new CASA acquisition channel.

    Concerns

    1

    • NIM Compression

    What Changed1

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items6 → 5 (-1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Net Profit₹521 Cr+14.0%YoY
    2. 02NIM3.9%-4.7%QoQ
    3. 03Gross NPA66%-10.8%QoQ
    4. 04Net NPA19%0%QoQ
    5. 05Advances₹89,374 Cr+15%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    RAM (Retail, Agri, MSME)
    86% Portfolio Share6% QoQ Growth20% YoY Growth
    Retail
    8% QoQ Growth23% Jewel Loan Growth
    Agriculture
    4% QoQ Growth91% Agri Jewel Share
    List

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Margin
    Full Year NIM
    3.7% to 3.75%
    		High
    Profitability
    Full Year ROA
    1.55% to 1.65%
    		Medium
    Market Share
    Credit Growth
    Above 2% over industry growth
    		High
    Market Share
    GNPA
    < 1.5%
    		High
    Other
    Recoveries from written off accounts
    ₹600 crores
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    MFI Segment Stress

    MFI book of ₹270 crores is showing some NPA flow; management is cautious and has commenced CGFMU coverage. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    NIM Compression

    Yields on advances declined 21 bps this quarter with another 10 bps drop expected in Q2 due to repricing lags. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Corporate Book Competition

    Management views corporate lending as 'tactical' and will only grow if yields are attractive (9.5%+), otherwise preferring RAM segments. — Management deflected

    low

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Slightly vague on the exact timing of when deposit cost reductions will fully offset yield declines, citing 'permutations and combinations'.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “0.54 is transitory for this quarter, but it is not for the whole year... we have guided credit cost will be around 1%.”

    Clarifies that the current exceptionally low credit cost is likely to normalize toward 1% as the year progresses.

    asked by Akshat Agarwal, SMIFS

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Front-Loaded Growth Strategy Pays Off

    Karur Vysya Bank successfully front-loaded its growth in the first quarter, with advances rising 6% QoQ to ₹89,374 crores. This strategic move, consistent with previous years, aims to support consistent interest income generation throughout the fiscal year. The RAM segments (Retail, Agri, MSME) were the primary drivers, growing 6% QoQ and now constituting 86% of the total portfolio.

    02

    Navigating NIM Compression and Yield Pressures

    The bank faced a 19 bps compression in NIM, which landed at 3.86% for the quarter. This was driven by a 21 bps decline in yield-on-advances as 53% of the loan book is EBLR-linked. Management expects another 10 bps reduction in yields for Q2 but maintains a full-year NIM guidance of 3.7% to 3.75%, banking on deposit repricing benefits expected from Q3 onwards.

    03

    Asset Quality Remains a Core Strength

    Asset quality metrics continue to be best-in-class, with Gross NPA declining to 0.66% and Net NPA holding steady at 0.19%. While gross slippages were ₹189 crores (0.84% annualized), management remains confident in keeping the slippage ratio below 1% for the full year. The bank is maintaining a cautious approach toward unsecured personal loans and the MFI segment to protect this trajectory.

    04

    Liability Franchise and CASA Acquisition

    Total deposits increased by 4% QoQ to ₹1,06,650 crores, with CASA balances growing by 5%. The bank's new CASA acquisition team contributed 56% of the NTB (New to Bank) book growth during the quarter. Management is focusing on 'Gen-Z' and start-ups with personalized products to further strengthen the low-cost deposit base.

    05

    Operational Efficiency and Branch Expansion

    The cost-to-income ratio was well-managed at 47.22%, aided by a sequential decrease in operating expenses of ₹42 crores. The bank plans to open approximately 40 'lite' branches this year, a model utilizing 3-4 people focused primarily on liability accretion. This lean expansion strategy is designed to keep the cost-to-income ratio below the 50% threshold.

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