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IndusInd Bank (532187) Oct 2025 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
Management confirmed the onboarding of the new CEO for BFIL along with other key leadership positions including Head of Wholesale Banking, CHRO, and Chief Data Officer. (3 met across 3 tracked commitments)
“As we go forward, during the course of the next three months, a new head of HR, a new head of digital are expected to join... We are also hiring a new CEO for BFIL, who should be joining in November as well.”
The bank targets a fee-to-assets ratio of approximately 1.5% over a period of time. — target: 1.5%
“I think this is a franchise which can deliver fee-to-assets in the vicinity of about 1.5%. It may take a little bit of time, but I think there are enough levers for us to be able to get there.”
The bank intends to improve Net Interest Margins (NIM) as microfinance disbursements grow and the portfolio is recalibrated. — target: Improvement
“That one lever itself as we start to grow that business going forward should ensure that that margins begin to improve. And as we recalibrate our overall portfolio, both on the retail and corporate side, I do believe that there are levers for us to certainly hold the current margins. But certainly the intent is to improve margins as we go forward.”
Management is implementing digital initiatives to provide a customer-first experience and tapping new sub-segments in Vehicle Finance. (+3 more commitments)
“Digitally acquired SA clients: Break even in 12-15 months”
Management expects microfinance slippages to stabilize over the next two quarters. — target: Stabilization
“We do see early signs of that stabilizing, but this is an area we really have to watch here on for the next two quarters. Kind of early to conclude that we start improving, but that is really something we are looking at fairly closely.”
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How durable is the business?
The bank's profitability metrics have shifted into negative territory with a Net Loss for the quarter, and Return on Equity (ROE) has turned negative. (1 shifted)
“Return on Equity* (%) ... Q2 FY25 8.11% ... Q2 FY26 -2.68%”
The microfinance book, a key component of the rural segment, contracted significantly by 25% QoQ as the bank tightened underwriting standards and faced elevated slippages. (3 contracting)
“The cautious stance coupled with seasonally weaker demand resulted into loan book contraction of 25% QoQ.”
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Where does growth come from?
The cost of deposits is showing a positive decelerating trend (improving for the bank), falling from 6.55% to 6.23% over five quarters, which supports margin protection. (1 steady across 1 signal)
“Cost of Deposits (%) Q2 FY25 6.55% ... Q2 FY26 6.23%”
Capital adequacy remains very strong at 17.10%, providing a significant buffer for future growth despite the quarterly loss. (1 steady across 1 signal)
“Bank continues to have healthy capital adequacy and liquidity position with CET1 of 15.88% and CRAR of 17.10%.”
The cost of deposits improved significantly by 21 basis points (bps) this quarter, driven by savings account re-pricing and reduced reliance on bulk deposits. (1 accelerating across 1 signal)
“Cost of deposit for the quarter at 6.23% improved by 21bps QoQ largely driven by savings account re-pricing.”
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What could break the thesis?
Liquidity has stabilized at a healthy level. The average LCR for the quarter was 132%, well above regulatory requirements, with a surplus liquidity of Rs. 56,000 crores. (2 easing, 2 stable, 1 intensifying)
“We maintained healthy liquidity position during the quarter with an average LCR of 132% and average surplus liquidity of Rs.56,000 crores.”
While the overall GNPA ratio slightly improved to 3.60% from 3.64% QoQ, the absolute level of fresh additions remains high at ₹2,537 crs, and specific segments like Micro Loans are showing extreme stress (18.81% GNPA). (1 stable, 1 easing)
“Gross NPA ... 3.60% ... Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) 72%”
The microfinance (MFI) segment is experiencing severe stress with elevated slippages (Rs. 1,083 crores) and a significant 25% QoQ loan book contraction as the bank tightens underwriting and conducts accelerated write-offs. (1 intensifying, 1 easing)
“The accelerated provisions on microfinance have resulted in a net loss of Rs.437 crores for the quarter. We have written off Rs.1,579 crores of microfinance loans and increased coverage on the residual MFI NPAs.”
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