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    RBL Bank

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    Financial Services·27 Apr 2024
    Management Summary

    RBL Bank delivered a strong Q4 FY24 performance, characterized by robust credit and deposit growth, significant improvement in asset quality, and enhanced profitability. The bank's strategic focus on granular retail advances and deposits, coupled with operational efficiencies, led to a higher ROA and a lower cost-to-income ratio. Management expressed confidence in achieving its FY26 ROA target of 1.4%, supported by continued growth in new retail segments and diversified credit card partnerships.

    Highlights

    8

    • Overall advances grew approximately 20% YoY, with retail advances up 30% YoY.

    • Overall deposits increased by 22% YoY, driven by 24% YoY growth in retail deposits.

    • Net Interest Income (NII) rose 18% YoY and 3% QoQ to INR1,600 crores.

    • Net Profit for the quarter was INR353 crores, marking a 30% YoY and 51% QoQ increase.

    • Gross NPA improved to 2.65% from 3.12% in Q3 FY24, and Net NPA to 0.74% from 0.80%.

    • Return on Assets (ROA) improved to 1.08% for the quarter, up from 0.75% in the previous quarter.

    • Cost-to-income ratio significantly improved to 64.2% from 67.1% in Q3 FY24.

    • The Board approved a dividend of INR1.5 per share.

    What Changed1

    vs Q1 FY25

    Guidance items20 → 12 (-8)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Net Interest Income₹1,600 Cr+18%YoY
    2. 02Net Profit₹353 Cr+30%YoY
    3. 03ROA1.1%
    4. 04GNPA2.6%
    5. 05NNPA74%

    Segment breakdown

    Retail Advances
    30% Growth6% Growth
    Wholesale Advances
    7.0% Growth4% Growth
    Deposits below INR2 crores
    24% Growth6% Growth
    Commercial Banking
    17% Growth2% Growth
    List

    Guidance & targets

    12
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    ROA
    1.4%
    		High
    Credit Growth
    Advances Growth
    20%
    		Medium
    Asset Quality
    Credit Cost
    2% ballpark range
    		Medium
    Margin
    NIM
    same range
    		Medium
    Operating Expenses
    Opex Growth
    10-15%
    		Medium
    Liquidity
    LDR
    83-87%
    		Medium
    Provisioning
    Contingent Provisioning (Cards & MFI)
    1%
    		High
    Credit Cards
    Credit Card Acquisitions
    18-20 lakh per annum
    		Medium
    Credit Cards
    Bajaj Co-brand Dependency
    <50%
    		High
    Efficiency
    Cost-to-Income Ratio Reduction
    2-3%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Fee Income Growth
    >20% (higher than loan growth)
    		Medium
    Recovery
    Wholesale Write-off Recovery
    INR100-200 crores max
    		Low

    Risks & concerns

    7
    RiskSeverity

    Dependency on a single co-brand partner for credit cards

    The bank is actively working to reduce its reliance on its largest co-brand partner for credit card originations by increasing own sourcing and adding new partners. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    MFI asset quality disruptions in specific geographies

    Temporary disruptions in MFI collections due to localized issues (elections, floods, organizational changes), which are now largely under control with improving collection efficiency. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Newer retail businesses operating at an initial loss

    New segments like affordable home loans and small business loans are in an investment phase, currently impacting overall ROA but expected to contribute positively as they scale. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Deposit costs becoming stickier or longer

    Rising cost of deposits is putting pressure on Net Interest Margins, which are expected to remain in the same range in the near future. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Slower progress on 2-wheeler, gold, and used car loan segments

    Initial teething issues led to slower-than-planned progress in these segments, but these are now largely behind the bank. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • AIF provision release (justification for not reversing)
    • Precise timeline for cost-to-income ratio below 60%

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “Yes, on capital, so we if you look at last full year, we've burned about 80 basis points of capital, whether you look at CET1 or total approximately and that will be the burn -- approximate burn. So we should be good for at least 12 months, post which we should be looking to raise capital.”

    Provides a clear timeline for potential capital raising, indicating that while current capital is adequate for the next year, dilution might be on the horizon.

    asked by Rikin Shah

    3 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Q4 FY24 Performance Overview

    RBL Bank reported a robust Q4 FY24, with overall advances growing 20% year-on-year and retail advances leading at 30% growth. Deposits also showed healthy expansion, with overall deposits up 22% YoY and granular retail deposits increasing by 24% YoY and 6% QoQ. Net Interest Income (NII) reached INR1,600 crores, an 18% YoY and 3% QoQ increase, contributing to a net total income of INR2,475 crores, up 22% YoY.

    02

    Significant Improvement in Asset Quality

    The bank demonstrated a notable improvement in asset quality, with Gross NPA (GNPA) declining to 2.65% from 3.12% in the previous quarter, and Net NPA (NNPA) improving to 0.74% from 0.80%. The Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) stood strong at 72.7%. Total slippages for the quarter were INR680 crores, with net slippages trending down to INR441 crores from INR466 crores in Q3 FY24, indicating effective recovery efforts.

    03

    Profitability and Efficiency Gains

    Profitability saw a significant boost, with Net Profit for the quarter increasing 30% YoY and 51% QoQ to INR353 crores. The Return on Assets (ROA) improved to 1.08% from 0.75% in Q3 FY24, with a target to reach 1.4% by FY26. Operational efficiency also improved, as the cost-to-income ratio reduced to 64.2% in Q4 FY24 from 67.1% in the prior quarter, with management aiming for a further 2-3% reduction this year.

    04

    Evolving Credit Card Business Strategy

    The credit card business, a key customer acquisition engine, saw receivables grow by 25% and 23 lakh cards originated this year. The bank is actively derisking its dependency on a single co-brand partner, with RBL Bank's own origination share increasing to 48% in March from approximately one-third for the full year. Three new co-brand partnerships are set to launch in Q1 FY25, alongside the introduction of RuPay credit cards, shifting focus from volume to activation and profitability.

    05

    Strategic Focus on Granular Growth and New Retail Segments

    RBL Bank is strategically pivoting towards granular growth, with retail advances growing at 30% YoY and deposits below INR2 crores growing 24% YoY. Newer retail businesses, including affordable home loans and small ticket business loans, are gaining momentum, reaching a combined disbursal run rate of INR100 crores per month. These segments, along with Commercial Banking (which grew 17% YoY), are expected to drive future yield and margin expansion as they scale up from their current investment phase.

    06

    Capital Adequacy and Dividend Payout

    The bank maintains a healthy capital position with a total capital ratio of 16.2% and a CET1 ratio of 14.4%. Management indicated that while current capital is sufficient for at least the next 12 months, they would look to raise capital thereafter. Demonstrating confidence in its financial health, the Board approved a dividend of INR1.5 per share for shareholders.

    07

    MFI Performance and Outlook

    The Microfinance (MFI) business experienced some temporary disruptions in certain geographies due to factors like elections, floods, and organizational changes, leading to a slight increase in slippages. However, management confirmed that collection efficiency has recovered to 99.4-99.6% across affected states, and the business is stable and growing at a planned rate, with incremental outcomes expected to improve.

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