UGRO Capital Releases Q1 FY27 Earnings Call Transcript
UGRO Capital released its Q1 FY27 earnings call transcript. Key segments, Emerging Market LAP and Embedded Merchant Finance, now form 46% of AUM, targeting 85% by FY29. Total AUM reached ₹15,013 Cr. Operating expenses reduced to ₹119 Cr. The company is progressing with Profectus Capital merger. Management is confident in growth without equity raise till FY29.
The announcement provides a detailed update on the company's strategic direction, operational performance, and financial results. While positive, it focuses on ongoing transitions and future targets rather than immediate, transformative financial gains, indicating a medium impact.
The company highlighted significant growth in key segments, achieved operational efficiency through cost reduction, and met its AUM and disbursement targets. The successful progress of the Profectus Capital merger and confidence in future growth without equity dilution contribute to a positive sentiment.
UGRO Capital Limited has released the transcript of its Q1 FY27 earnings conference call, which was held on August 5, 2026. The call focused on the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, presented on a consolidated basis including its subsidiaries, Profectus Capital and GROx Technologies.
During the call, management highlighted the strategic realignment of UGRO's business, emphasizing the growth in its Emerging Market secured lending and Embedded Merchant Finance segments. The company achieved a milestone of crossing ₹1,000 crores in monthly disbursements in July 2026. The contribution of these two segments to the total AUM increased from 32% in December 2025 to 46% in June 2026, with a target of 85% by FY29.
Operational performance showed a total AUM of ₹15,013 crores and net disbursements of ₹2,551 crores in Q1'FY27, a 59% year-on-year increase. Emerging Market LAP AUM grew to ₹3,896 crores, with a portfolio yield of 18.5% and GNPA at 2.1%. GROx AUM increased to ₹3,003 crores, with a portfolio yield of 26% and GNPA at 2.1%.
Financially, total income was ₹535 crores, up 27% year-on-year. Finance costs decreased by 41 bps year-on-year to 10.14%, with 66% of borrowings having a tenure beyond 3 years. Quarterly operating expenses reduced significantly to approximately ₹119 crores, down 42% quarter-on-quarter. Credit cost was ₹66 crores (1.7% of average AUM), and GNPA stood at 2.6%. The company reported a pre-tax ROA of 2.6% and ROE of 9.2%. Liquidity remained strong with ₹1,864 crores.
The merger of Profectus Capital into UGRO is proceeding, with the scheme filed with the NCLT. While this may lead to a non-cash reduction in net worth, it is not expected to impact capital adequacy and aims to improve earning predictability.
Management expressed confidence in achieving planned growth without incremental equity through FY29, despite recent share price performance not reflecting business progress. They are focused on execution and demonstrating sustainable improvements in profitability and cash generation.
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