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    LAXMIINDIA

    LAXMIINDIA
    Financial Services·14 Aug 2025
    Management Summary

    Laxmi India Finance Limited reported a strong Q1 FY26 with significant AUM and profit growth, driven by strategic branch expansion and a focus on secured MSME and vehicle lending. Despite a slight Q-o-Q dip in Net Interest Income due to increased NPAs and market liquidity tightness, asset quality remains robust. The recent IPO is expected to further enhance capital, improve credit ratings, and support future growth targets, including scaling AUM to ₹5,000-6,000 crores in 3-4 years.

    Highlights

    5

    • AUM grew by 29.99% YoY to ₹1,346 crores, demonstrating strong business expansion.

    • Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased by 46% YoY to ₹12.77 crores, and Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 45.77% YoY to ₹9.62 crores, indicating robust profitability.

    • Asset quality remains strong with Gross NPA at 1.28% and Net NPA at 0.67%, supported by a high Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) of 47.09%.

    • Cost of borrowing improved by 33 basis points to 11.82%, enhancing Net Interest Margin (NIM) which stands at 9.99%.

    • Successful IPO listing on August 5, 2025, providing capital infusion expected to boost growth and improve credit rating from A- to A-positive.

    Concerns

    3

    • Net Interest Income (NII) declined Q-o-Q from ₹40 crores to ₹34 crores, attributed to a slight increase in NPAs and overall liquidity tightness in the market.

    • Operating expenses, particularly employee costs, increased due to aggressive branch expansion, impacting short-term profitability.

    • AUM per branch is currently lower than peers due to the recent addition of many new branches, with optimization expected after 3 years.

    What Changed2

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items9 → 8 (-1)Risks discussed3 → 5 (+2)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    09 metrics
    1. 01AUM₹1,346 Cr+30.0%YoY
    2. 02PBT₹12.77 Cr+46%YoY
    3. 03PAT₹9.62 Cr+45.8%YoY
    4. 04Gross NPA1.3%
    5. 05Net NPA67%

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Liquidity

    Cash ₹15.96 crores

    Total liquidity available was ₹73.96 crores as of June 25. Post IPO, the company has approximately ₹225 crores in cash flow, sufficient for 4-5 months of average monthly disbursements of ₹50-55 crores.

    Guidance & targets

    8
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Growth
    Overall Growth
    35-40%
    		High
    Profitability
    Profit Growth
    up by 50%
    		High
    Profitability
    Return on Equity (ROE)
    15-15.5%
    		High
    Branch Network
    New Branches
    40-45% more branches
    		High
    Branch Network
    New Branches
    30-35 branches
    		High
    Asset Quality
    NPA
    below 1%
    		High
    Credit Cost
    Credit Cost Range
    floated within the same range
    		Medium
    AUM
    AUM Size
    ₹5,000-6,000 crores
    		High

    NPA Trend

    next quarter / future
    CurrentGross NPA 1.28%, Net NPA 0.67%
    TargetNPA below 1%

    Why it matters

    Asset quality is paramount for financial services; tracking the reduction towards the sub-1% target will indicate effective risk management and improving market conditions.

    So we believe that we will be able to cover all in the coming quarters. ... we'll be able to recover these amounts and we can get our NPAs on a below 1% in future.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Monetary instruments effect / liquidity crunch

    The overall tightness in monetary instruments and liquidity crunch in the market impacted Q1 FY26, contributing to the slight increase in NPAs. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Net Interest Income (NII) decline Q-o-Q

    NII saw a slight dip from ₹40 crores to ₹34 crores Q-o-Q, primarily due to a 10-15 bps increase in NPAs, though management expects recovery. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Increased operating expenses

    Operating expenses, particularly employee costs, rose due to the ongoing branch expansion strategy, which is a planned investment for future growth. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Lower AUM per branch compared to peers

    The AUM per branch is currently lower due to the recent addition of many new branches; optimization and higher AUM per branch are expected after 3 years of operation. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Collateral with title disputes

    Management stated they have a stringent process for assessing properties and do not consider collaterals with any kind of title disputes, avoiding such cases. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “Akash, yes, a little bit dip is because of the high, only 10 to 15 bps high on our NPA side. But we have seen that interest income has a little bit processed off that gap. Disbursement is on a higher side. So we have raised the disbursement of INR164 crores, which is 7.24%. So a little bit consensus, because this is like industry, a little bit NPA is high, but we are confident on our NPA numbers because we have a good security and our NPA is very low. So we believe that we will be able to cover all in the coming quarters.”

    Analyst questioned the Q-o-Q decline in NII despite Y-o-Y growth, and management attributed it to a slight NPA increase and market liquidity, expressing confidence in recovery.

    asked by Akash Jain

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY26 Financial Performance Highlights

    Laxmi India Finance Limited reported a robust Q1 FY26, with Assets Under Management (AUM) growing by 29.99% year-on-year to ₹1,346 crores. Profit Before Tax (PBT) saw a significant increase of 46% to ₹12.77 crores, and Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 45.77% to ₹9.62 crores. The Net Interest Margin (NIM) stood at 9.99%, and the Return on Assets (RoA) was 2.75%, with Return on Net Worth at 14.67%. The cost of borrowing improved by 33 basis points to 11.82%, reflecting better financial health.

    02

    Asset Quality and Recovery Mechanism

    The company maintained strong asset quality with a Gross NPA of 1.28% and Net NPA of 0.67%, supported by a Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) of 47.09%. Management expressed confidence in reducing NPAs below 1% in the future, citing improving monetary conditions and customer repayment behavior. The recovery mechanism is robust, utilizing an in-house team, telecallers, field visits, and API integration for tracking and collection. Plans are underway to integrate UPI for enhanced collection efficiency, aiming for maximum collection through this channel.

    03

    Strategic Growth and Branch Expansion

    Laxmi India Finance is focused on expanding its presence in semi-urban and rural markets, with operations spread across five states and a network of 159 branches. The company plans to add 30-35 new branches in FY26, aiming for 40-45% more branches. This expansion, while increasing operating expenses in the short term, is expected to drive future growth. Each new branch is anticipated to break even at an AUM of ₹1.5-2 crores, with optimization expected within three years of opening.

    04

    Impact of Recent IPO and Capital Infusion

    Following its successful IPO on August 5, 2025, the company now has approximately ₹225 crores in cash flow, providing liquidity for 4-5 months of average monthly disbursements. This capital infusion is expected to significantly boost profitability and improve the Return on Equity (ROE) to 15-15.5% in the coming years. The company's credit rating has already improved from A- to A-positive, which will further reduce the cost of borrowing by an estimated 100-125 basis points in the coming months.

    05

    Future Outlook and Long-Term Vision

    The company projects an overall growth of 35-40% for FY26, with profit expected to increase by 50%. The long-term vision includes scaling the AUM to ₹5,000-6,000 crores within the next 3-4 years, driven by continued focus on secured MSME and vehicle finance segments. Management emphasized their tech-driven approach, utilizing various applications for loan origination, management, and collection, to ensure efficiency and robust asset quality.

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