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Tata Capital
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As of 9mFY26, AUM growth for the entity excluding Motor Finance is at 26%, exceeding the upper end of the full-year guidance range. (2 exceeded, 1 met across 3 tracked commitments)
“Looking ahead, we expect the growth momentum to strengthen in the second half of the year, targeting a full-year growth of 22% to 25% for Tata Capital excluding Motor Finance and about 18% to 20% on a merged basis.”
The Motor Finance AUM continues to decline as part of the consolidation strategy, falling from ₹28,322 Cr in Sep-25 to ₹26,584 Cr in Dec-25, consistent with the stabilization timeline for Q4. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“Consolidating loan book in line with strategy to improve business metrics. Between Mar-25 and Dec-25, Net AUM lower by ₹ 6,929 Cr”
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How durable is the business?
The Tata brand moat was further validated by an S&P rating upgrade to BBB stable, which directly lowered the cost of funds. (3 expanding)
““Tata” brand name ... Highest credit rating and diversified liabilities ensuring lower cost of funds”
Digital adoption has reached near-total levels, with 97% of customers onboarded digitally and 99% of collections processed through digital channels. (1 expanding)
“97% Customers onboarded via digital platforms ... 97% Disbursements via scorecards / BRE”
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Where does growth come from?
Capital adequacy has significantly strengthened post-IPO, providing a massive buffer for AUM expansion and reducing leverage. (3 accelerating across 3 signals)
“Total CRAR Q3FY26 20.3% (Regulatory 15%)”
Housing finance remains a high-growth engine, with AUM reaching Rs. 75,636 Cr and a target to hit Rs. 1 lakh crore by mid-FY27. (2 accelerating across 2 signals)
“30% YoY growth in Net AUM (₹ 81,585 Cr). ... 80% of the incremental branches in Tier 3 onwards.”
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What could break the thesis?
The consolidated GNPA ratio has increased to 1.9% in Sep-25 from 1.5% in Mar-25 (Ex-TMFL), confirming the asset quality dilution from the merger. (4 intensifying, 1 easing, 2 high-severity)
“GNPA at 1.6% | NNPA at 0.6% (Excluding Motor Finance)... GNPA at 2.2% | NNPA at 1.0% (Including Motor Finance)”
STABLE. The consolidated ROA improved slightly to 1.9% (up 10 bps), but the Motor Finance segment itself is still in a 'transformation' phase and is expected to only break even by Q4 FY26. (1 stable, 1 intensifying, 1 easing)
“Annualized ROA 2.3% (Excluding Motor Finance)... Annualized ROA 2.1% (Including Motor Finance)”
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