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Poonawalla Fincorp reported an 81 percent YoY decline in Q4 FY25 net profit to Rs.62.33 crore due to higher expenses. However, AUM grew 43 percent YoY and NII rose 12 percent, reflecting strong operational momentum across product lines.
Poonawalla Fincorp’s Q4 FY24-25 results reflected a mixed performance, with net profit falling sharply by 81 percent year-on-year to Rs.62.33 crore, mainly due to a significant surge in expenses. Despite the profit decline, operational metrics remained strong, supported by a 43 percent YoY growth in assets under management (AUM) to Rs.35,631 crore and a 12 percent YoY rise in net interest income (NII) to Rs.715 crore.
Sequential improvements were also visible, with a 27 percent reduction in credit costs and an 11 percent quarter-on-quarter rise in pre-provision operating profit (PPoP). The company maintained a strong capital adequacy ratio of 22.94 percent and improved its on-book mix, while launching six new business lines to diversify its portfolio.
Net profit for Q4 FY25 stood at Rs.62.33 crore, marking an 81 percent YoY decline due to higher finance and impairment costs.
Assets under management (AUM) grew 43 percent YoY and 15 percent QoQ to Rs.35,631 crore, driven by strong momentum across products.
Net interest income (NII) rose 12 percent YoY and 6 percent QoQ to Rs.715 crore, showing continued core business expansion.
Pre-provision operating profit (PPoP) improved 19 percent YoY and 11 percent QoQ to Rs.333 crore, highlighting operational resilience.
Gross NPA ratio marginally improved by 1 basis point to 1.84 percent, reflecting stable asset quality amid rapid growth.
According to Managing Director and CEO Arvind Kapil, Poonawalla Fincorp remains focused on a "risk-first" approach and is leveraging next-generation analytics to enhance customer assessment and drive sustainable profitability. The company's strategy of expanding its product mix, increasing secured asset penetration, and maintaining a high liquidity buffer of Rs.4,686 crore positions it well for long-term growth.
Sequential improvement in profitability, credit cost reductions, and the launch of new business lines demonstrate management’s commitment to operational expansion and profitability recovery. The company is expected to continue strengthening its customer acquisition strategy and digital capabilities to build a more agile and diversified lending business.
Analysts acknowledge that while short-term profitability has been impacted by higher costs, Poonawalla Fincorp’s operational fundamentals remain robust. AUM growth momentum, stable asset quality, and rising secured loan contributions are seen as key positives.
Looking forward, focus will remain on cost containment, credit cost stability, and recovery in return on equity (RoE). Investors will also closely monitor management’s commentary on the pace of new business scaling, risk management strategies, and any margin improvements as borrowing costs stabilise.
Metric | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 (Est.) | FY25 | FY24 (Est.) |
Net profit (Rs. Cr) | 62.33 | 332 | – | – |
Net interest income (NII) (Rs. Cr) | 715 | 638 | 2,708 | 2,200 |
Pre-provision operating profit (PPoP) (Rs. Cr) | 333 | 280 | 1,417 | 1,388 |
AUM (Rs. Cr) | 35,631 | 24,900 | 35,631 | 24,900 |
Gross NPA (%) | 1.84% | 1.85% | 1.84% | 1.85% |
Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) (%) | 22.94% | 24.0% | 22.94% | 24.0% |
Liquidity buffer (Rs. Cr) | 4,686 | ~4,000 | 4,686 | ~4,000 |
On-book mix (%) | 57% | 54% | 57% | 54% |
Credit cost (QoQ change) | ↓ 27% | – | ↓ 27% | – |
Source: Poonawalla Fincorp’s board meeting outcome for Q4 FY25 submitted to BSE.
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