Bandhan Bank Q3FY26 Earnings Call Transcript Released
Bandhan Bank released its Q3FY26 earnings call transcript on January 28, 2026, detailing financial performance and business updates. Advances grew 10% YoY to Rs 1.45 lakh crore, and deposits increased 11% YoY to Rs 1.57 lakh crore. The bank reported PAT of Rs 206 crore and managed Gross NPA at 3.3%. Management highlighted digital enhancements, NPA sales to ARCs, and anticipates improved credit costs and NIMs going forward.
The earnings call transcript provides detailed financial performance and strategic updates, which are important for investors. While the news is positive, it does not announce a major new event like a merger, acquisition, or significant fundraising, hence the medium impact.
The announcement details positive business trends, including improved advances and deposit growth, strengthening of the secured book, and a reduction in NPAs. Management's commentary indicates confidence in future performance, with expected improvements in credit costs and NIMs.
Bandhan Bank Limited has released the transcript of its earnings call concerning the unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The call, hosted on January 22, 2026, featured discussions on the bank's business and financial performance.
Key highlights from the management included strengthening of core businesses, steady momentum in advances, and improvement in the EEB (Eastern Eastern Bengal) book, alongside a strengthening secured book. The bank saw improved retail mobilization and a reduction in high-cost bulk deposits. Margins improved sequentially due to easing cost of funds, and asset quality trends showed positive movement with lower stress formation and reduced NPAs. Digital transformation efforts included enhancements to the Corporate Internet Banking platform and scaling capabilities in Merchant Acquiring and Payments.
The bank also detailed initiatives to strengthen its control framework and enhance product offerings within the EEB group loan portfolio, including real-time SMS acknowledgements for cash collections, a digital dashboard for Operations Executives, and pilot testing of portable printers for instant receipts. Product enhancements included introducing 18-month and 36-month tenure options and expanded repayment flexibility for group loans.
Significant financial developments noted were the sale of NPAs and written-off accounts to ARCs (Asset Reconstruction Companies). The bank sold Rs 3,707 crore of written-off portfolio at approximately 9% valuation, realizing Rs 126 crore in cash, recorded under 'Other Income'. Additionally, Rs 3,165 crore of NPAs were sold at around 18% valuation, generating Rs 303 crore in cash to offset provisions. The implementation of new labor codes led to an incremental provision of Rs 120 crore towards gratuity.
Performance indicators for Q3FY26 showed gross advances at Rs 1.45 lakh crore (10% YoY growth), with deposits reaching Rs 1.57 lakh crore (11% YoY growth). Retail term deposits grew over 36% YoY. CASA stood at 27% of total deposits, and the overall retail mix improved to 72%. The secured book constituted 57% of overall advances. NIM for the quarter was 5.9%, with credit costs showing a sequential improvement. Gross NPA ratio improved to 3.3% and Net NPA to 1.0%. Net Total Income was Rs 3,379 crore, Operating Profit was Rs 1,445 crore, and Profit After Tax (PAT) was Rs 206 crore. RoA and RoE for 9MFY26 stood at 0.5% and 4%, respectively. The Capital Adequacy Ratio was 17.8%. The branch network expanded to 1,831 branches.
Management expressed confidence in continued improvement in credit costs, aiming for 1.6%-1.7% overall by FY27. They also anticipate further NIM improvement due to declining cost of funds and expected deposit granularity.
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