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    Pun. & Sind Bank

    PSBGood
    Financial Services·16 Jan 2025
    Management Summary

    Punjab & Sind Bank delivered an exceptional Q3 FY25 performance characterized by triple-digit net profit growth and significant margin expansion. The bank is successfully rebalancing its portfolio toward the higher-yielding RAM segment while aggressively improving asset quality through robust recoveries. Management has provided clear, ambitious targets for FY25-26, including a planned ₹2,000 crore QIP to fund growth and meet regulatory norms.

    Highlights

    8

    • Net Profit grew by 147.37% YoY to reach a quarterly high, with 9M profit up 54.17%.

    • Net Interest Income (NII) increased by 27.06% YoY for the quarter, driven by a 24 bps expansion in NIM to 2.78%.

    • Advances grew by 14.73% YoY, led by RAM segment growth of 20.85%, while deposits grew at 7.64%.

    • Asset quality improved significantly with Gross NPA falling to 3.83% and Net NPA to 1.25%.

    • Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) improved to 89.53%, a rise of 137 bps YoY.

    • Operating Profit surged by 74.73% YoY during the quarter.

    • Cost-to-Income ratio decreased by 1,274 bps YoY to 62.10% for the quarter.

    • Robust recovery and upgradation of ₹565 crore in Q3, totaling ₹944 crore for the nine-month period.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Net Interest Income—+27.1%YoY
    2. 02Net Profit—+147.4%YoY
    3. 03NIM2.8%
    4. 04Gross NPA3.8%
    5. 05Net NPA1.3%

    Segment breakdown

    RAM (Retail, Agri, MSME)
    20.8% Growth54.2% Portfolio Share
    Corporate
    4.5% Growth
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    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Credit Growth
    14-15%
    		High
    Volume
    Deposit Growth
    8-9%
    		Medium
    Margin
    NIM
    2.75% to 2.80%
    		High
    Margin
    Cost-to-Income Ratio
    56-58%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    RoA
    0.65% to 0.70%
    		High
    Other
    Gross NPA
    Below 3.5%
    		High
    Other
    Net NPA
    Below 1%
    		High
    Other
    Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR)
    90-91%
    		High
    Other
    Bad Loan Recoveries
    >₹1,000 crore
    		High
    Other
    QIP Capital Raising
    ₹2,000 crore
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Deposit Mobilization Lag

    Credit growth (14-15%) is significantly outpacing deposit growth (8-9%), putting pressure on the CD ratio. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    MSME Segment Stress

    Management noted 'a bit of a stress still there in the MSME segments' and is focusing on collection efficiency. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Pricing Competition in Corporate Lending

    Bank is losing AAA accounts to competitors due to aggressive pricing, forcing a shift to mid-corporate and RAM segments. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Specific names of mid-corporate accounts that were recovered/upgraded.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “Yeah, this is that industry telecom company you all know about... for our bank it did not slip [in previous quarter]. We did provide adequately in September but the actual slippage happened in 8th October of this quarter.”

    Management clarified that a ₹167 crore slippage from a major telecom player (likely Vodafone Idea) was recognized this quarter, but was already anticipated and provided for.

    asked by Ashlesh

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Exceptional Profitability and Margin Expansion

    Punjab & Sind Bank reported a massive 147.37% YoY jump in Net Profit for Q3 FY25, driven by robust Net Interest Income growth of 27.06%. The Net Interest Margin (NIM) expanded to 2.78%, up 24 bps YoY, as the bank successfully repriced assets and shifted its mix toward higher-yielding segments. Operating profit also saw a significant surge of 74.73% during the quarter, reflecting improved operational efficiency.

    02

    Asset Quality Trajectory and Recovery Success

    The bank's asset quality continues to improve, with Gross NPA falling below the 4% mark to 3.83% and Net NPA at 1.25%. A key driver has been the robust recovery and upgradation momentum, which reached ₹565 crore in Q3 alone. Management is confident of surpassing its annual recovery target of ₹1,000 crore, having already achieved ₹944 crore in the first nine months of the fiscal year.

    03

    Strategic Portfolio Rebalancing Toward RAM

    PSB is consciously de-risking its balance sheet by increasing the share of the RAM (Retail, Agri, MSME) segment, which now stands at 54.20% of the total book. RAM advances grew by 20.85% YoY, significantly outperforming corporate growth. Management noted they are intentionally letting go of low-yielding AAA corporate accounts where pricing is not adequate, prioritizing profitability over pure volume.

    04

    Digital Transformation and Operational Efficiency

    Digital adoption has reached a milestone with 92% of total transactions now happening digitally. The bank has implemented STP (Straight Through Processing) journeys for vehicle and housing loans, with 60% of vehicle loans now sanctioned through assisted digital journeys. To support this, the bank has planned a ₹400-450 crore CapEx investment in technology and infrastructure over the next five years.

    05

    Capital Raising and Future Growth Funding

    To support its 14-15% credit growth target and meet SEBI's minimum public shareholding norms, the bank plans to raise ₹2,000 crore through a QIP in Q4 FY25. Capital adequacy remains comfortable at 15.95% (excluding 9M profits), and would be near 17% if profits were included. The bank also successfully raised ₹3,000 crore in infra-bonds during the quarter at competitive pricing.

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