Federal Bank Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
Summary generated by AI from the official transcript Federal Bank Ltd filed with BSE on 05 May 2026. Every statement cites a verbatim quote from that document — open any citation to read it. This is a record of what management said, not a recommendation. How we check these summaries
The short read
Federal Bank reported its highest ever quarterly net profit of INR1,145 crores for Q4 FY26, up nearly 10% sequentially, with CASA crossing the INR1 lakh crore mark and NRE deposits also crossing INR1 lakh crore. Gross advances grew 3.65% sequentially and nearly 13% year-on-year, with growth led by gold loans, LAP, commercial banking, agriculture and microfinance, while the corporate book stayed roughly flat. Asset quality metrics improved to decade-best levels with GNPA at 1.62% and NNPA at 0.37%, and management said ROA and NIM have returned to pre-rate-cut levels.
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Numbers mentioned
Net profit: INR1,145 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“We delivered INR1,145 crores in net profit, representing nearly 10% sequential growth.”
Venkatraman V, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total business: INR5,78,959 crores (as at 31 March 2026)
p. 5
“The total business as at 31, March stood at INR5,78,959 crores, growing at 4.63% Q-o-Q and nearly 12% Y-o-Y.”
Venkatraman V, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CASA balances: INR1,03,390 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“CASA balances crossed the INR 1 lakh crore mark to close at INR1,03,390 crores, growing 8.26% sequentially and nearly 21% Y-o-Y.”
Venkatraman V, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
NRE deposits: INR1,02,620 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“Our NRE deposit, which is our moat, reached a significant milestone crossing the INR 1 lakh crore mark to close at INR1,02,620 crores.”
Venkatraman V, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CASA ratio: 32.94% (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“Our CASA ratio improved to 32.94%, an increase of 87 bps Q-o-Q and 271 basis points Y-o-Y.”
Venkatraman V, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross advances: INR2,68,369 crores (as at 31 March 2026)
p. 5
“On advances, our gross advances closed at INR2,68,369 crores, up 3.65% sequentially and nearly 13% Y-o-Y.”
Venkatraman V, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
NII: INR2,716.66 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“NIM for the quarter was INR2,716.66 crores, growing 2.4% Q-o-Q and 14.2% Y-o-Y.”
Venkatraman V, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
NIM: 3.20% (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“NIM expanded to 3.20%, up 2 basis sequentially.”
Venkatraman V, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Fee income: INR990.92 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“The other major callout is on the fee income, which is again a record best ever, stood at INR990.92 crores, a strong growth of 10.5% Q-o-Q and 24% Y-o-Y.”
Venkatraman V, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cost-to-income ratio: 52.86% (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“Our cost-to-income ratio improved to 52.86%, down 106 basis points sequentially, which reflects the operating leverage within the franchise.”
Venkatraman V, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
GNPA: 1.62% (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“GNPA declined to 1.62% and NNPA down to 0.37%, down 5 basis points Q-o-Q, marking another all-time low for the bank.”
Venkatraman V, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Provision coverage ratio: 76.55% (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“Our provision coverage ratio, excluding technical write-offs, increased to 76.55%, up 141 bps sequentially.”
Venkatraman V, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Credit cost: 47 bps (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“Credit cost for the quarter was maintained at 47 bps, reflecting our high standards of underwriting and portfolio quality.”
Venkatraman V, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ROA: 1.24% (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“ROA increased to 1.24%, up 9 basis points sequentially.”
Venkatraman V, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ROE: 12.47% (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“ROE improved to 12.47%, an expansion of 79 basis points Q-o-Q.”
Venkatraman V, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gold loan portfolio LTV: below 54% (Q4 FY26)
p. 13
“At this point of time, our gold loan portfolio LTV is below 54%.”
Harsh Dugar, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Slippages: 0.74% (Q4 FY26)
p. 16
“If you have seen our slippages, they have remained 0.74%, which is low -- I mean, it's in a very acceptable range that it has been all the time.”
KVS Manian, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Credit cost — 50 to 60 basis points · FY27
stated firmly by KVS Manian
p. 10
“Just to clear, our credit cost guidance has been 50 to 60 basis points in the past.”
KVS Manian, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cost-to-income ratio — 53%, 55%, 56%
stated firmly by KVS Manian
p. 13
“We had always guided that we will remain in this range bound in this 53%, 55%, 56% kind of range bound, we will remain depending on the quarter.”
KVS Manian, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CASA ratio — 36%
stated as an aspiration by KVS Manian
p. 10
“There's no reason for us not to believe 36% is getable at some point, yes.”
KVS Manian, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Branch additions — about 100 branches · next year
stated firmly by KVS Manian
p. 15
“As of now, we plan to launch about 100 branches in the next year.”
KVS Manian, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
LCR — 115% to 120%
stated firmly by KVS Manian
p. 17
“We are comfortable operating at 115% to 120%.”
KVS Manian, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ROA/NIM trajectory — next 12 to 18 months
stated as an aspiration by KVS Manian
p. 16
“our objective is to continue the trajectory of expanding both NIM fees to assets as well as ROA, ROE, therefore, results.”
KVS Manian, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said acceleration is being seen across chosen segments and growth traction is expected to continue building.
Answered by KVS Manian
Asked by Rikin Shah: Given the balance sheet realignment, what is the growth outlook going ahead for FY27?
p. 7
“we have clearly seen acceleration in all the areas we have chosen, and we'll continue to build this acceleration and it will get better”
KVS Manian, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the action was primarily a transition into ECL and does not change credit cost guidance.
Answered by KVS Manian
Asked by Kunal Shah: Does the onetime provisioning change the credit cost outlook?
p. 10
“Our credit cost guidance is not influenced by this action. This action is primarily as a transition into ECL.”
KVS Manian, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it is too early to say and they are still assessing the full implications of the ECL change.
Answered by KVS Manian
Asked by M.B. Mahesh: Would the ECL transition change the 50-60 bps credit cost guidance?
p. 12
“Mahesh, yes, it's still too early. We are assessing that. Let's come back to you with the proper studied response on that rather than a quick response.”
KVS Manian, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said their plans remain unchanged and they see no reason to rethink the strategy.
Answered by KVS Manian
Asked by M.B. Mahesh: Would the current geopolitical situation cause a delay in building riskier retail segments like LAP, personal loans, credit cards or MFI?
p. 12
“I think we -- nothing has changed in our plan. I think as of now, we have no reason to rethink our plan.”
KVS Manian, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained they take the lower of the last day's price and the 30-day average, and increase margins in periods of high volatility.
Answered by KVS Manian
Asked by Jai Mundhra: How does the bank calculate gold prices for LTV purposes given price volatility?
p. 13
“We take the lower of the two last day as well as average last 30 days as well as last day. We take the lower of the two and apply.”
KVS Manian, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said current portfolio behavior shows no signs of stress, citing stable slippages and SMA levels.
Answered by KVS Manian
Asked by Anand Dama: Is there emerging stress in MSME or business banking customers seeking restructuring?
p. 16
“Anand, based on our current portfolio behavior, we have no reason to report any stress.”
KVS Manian, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the assessment is not yet complete and they will report back once it is.
Answered by KVS Manian
Asked by Anand Dama: What would be the overall ECL impact based on the new guidelines?
p. 16
“We will come back to you on this. We have not yet fully assessed the impact.”
KVS Manian, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they are comfortable operating between 115% and 120%, having consciously brought it down from higher historical levels.
Answered by KVS Manian
Asked by Jayant Kharote: What is the bank's comfort level and internal threshold on LCR given the declining trend?
p. 17
“we have consciously brought it down from earlier levels of 135%, 140% that we used to maintain earlier. That is also a NIM destroyer, right?”
KVS Manian, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
West Asia conflict escalation introducing volatility into global energy markets and inflation pass-through
p. 4
“The principal macro risk to flag is obviously the West Asia conflict, which escalated late in the quarter, 28 February onwards and introduced volatility into global energy markets.”
Venkatraman V, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uncertainty over remittance trends if job losses occur among Indians in the Middle East
p. 9
“unless you see significant job losses and returning Indians from UAE for good into India, I don't think this story is likely to change immediately”
KVS Manian, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uncertainty from ECL transition on provisioning requirements
p. 12
“As you know, this came only 2 days back. We are still evaluating what the full implications will be.”
KVS Manian, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gold price volatility affecting LTV and portfolio protection
p. 13
“depending on volatility, like in March 4, when we saw increased volatility in gold prices, we have also increased the margin over there so that we protect the portfolio.”
Harsh Dugar, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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