Manba Finance Ltd Q2 FY2026 Concall Summary & Transcript Notes

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# 1. Financial Performance

## A. Key Figures
   *   **Disbursements:** **₹398 Cr** H1 FY26 (+15% YoY)
   *   **Net Interest Income:** **₹38 Cr** Q2 FY26 (+9% YoY) · **₹68 Cr** H1 FY26 (+21% YoY)
   *   **Profit After-Tax:** **₹11 Cr** Q2 FY26 · **₹21 Cr** H1 FY26 (+26% YoY)
   *   **AUM:** **₹1,400 Cr** → **₹1,500 Cr** (+6% QoQ)
   * Capital Adequacy Ratio: 26.54%

## B. Revenue & Disbursements
   *   **Record Disbursement Momentum:** Strong H1 growth driven by two-wheeler demand, dealer network expansion, and geographic reach, culminating in a record **₹40 Cr monthly disbursement in October**.
   *   **Lag in Profit Realization:** Despite robust disbursements, profitability lags due to timing concentration in Q3, limiting near-term earnings conversion.

## C. Net Interest Income
   *   **Margin Resilience:** Net interest margin held strong at **56%**, with NII growth outpacing AUM expansion due to higher processing fees and short loan tenures in the two-wheeler segment.
   *   **Funding Efficiency:** YoY and sequential NII growth achieved despite modest balance sheet growth, reflecting improved cost of borrowings and deployment efficiency.

## D. Profit After-Tax
   *   **Profitability Pressure Easing:** Negative interest carry on **₹400 Cr liquidity** weighed on H1 profits but has now been deployed, setting up for improved earnings in second-half quarters.

## E. Balance Sheet Strength
   *   **Robust Capital Buffer:** Capital adequacy ratio of 54% provides significant headroom for growth, well above the **RBI’s regulatory minimum**.

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# 2. Loan Book & Asset Quality

## A. Key Figures
   *   **AUM:** **₹1,500 Cr** (as of Sep-25) (+36% YoY)
   *   **Stage 1 Assets:** **₹1,393 Cr** (80% of portfolio)
   * Stage 3 Assets: ₹53 Cr (3.52% of gross) · Net Stage 3: 2.68% (up from 2.64%)
   * NPA Ratio: 3.5% · Final Credit Loss: <1%

## B. AUM Growth & Mix
   *   **Robust Expansion:** AUM growth at strong double-digit pace, supported by scalable operations and deep rural penetration.
   *   **Rural-Centric Footprint:** Portfolio remains predominantly rural, with **65% of AUM** concentrated in rural markets.

## C. NPA & Provisioning
   *   **Operational Edge:** Industry-leading sanction speed—over 60% of loans approved in under one minute—enhances customer acquisition and portfolio quality.
   *   **Proactive Risk Management:** Dedicated recovery team activates after 180 days of NPA; write-offs initiated when recovery prospects are remote.
   *   **Balance Sheet Resilience:** Adequate provisioning maintains healthy coverage and supports capital strength.

## D. Stage 1/2/3 Assets
   *   **High-Quality Portfolio:** Majority of assets classified as Stage 1, reflecting strong underwriting and early-stage asset health.
   *   **Contained Delinquency Pressure:** Slight uptick in Stage 3 and net Stage 3 ratios, but credit loss remains minimal, indicating effective collections.

## E. Recovery Performance
   *   **Exceptional Loss Mitigation:** Despite a 5% NPA ratio, final credit loss held below **1%**, underscoring best-in-class recovery execution.

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# 3. Funding & Cost of Borrowing

## A. Key Figures
   * Cost of Borrowing: **10.67%** (improved vs. prior) · **~100 bps reduction** since March
   *   **Borrowings:** **₹1,467 Cr** (up from ₹1,098 Cr)
   *   **Liquidity & Post-Sept Disbursements:** **₹400 Cr** liquidity maintained · **₹290 Cr** sanctioned and disbursed post-September

## B. Cost of Borrowings
   *   **Favorable Funding Trend:** Significant reduction in borrowing costs driven by RBI rate cut pass-through, improved credit outlook, and stronger lender relationships.
   *   **Forward-Looking Guidance:** Expect **further 25–50 bps decline** in borrowing costs next quarter as favorable conditions persist.
   *   **Festival-Led Leverage:** Increase in borrowings primarily funded anticipated festival season demand while maintaining robust liquidity buffer.

## C. Lender Relationships
   *   **Co-Lending Pipeline:** Partnerships under evaluation with **2–3 lenders**, though **Moto Capital not confirmed** as a partner.
   *   **No Current Assignments:** No direct loan assignments executed with banks this year, and **no active discussions** underway despite potential for future placements.

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# 4. Product & Segment Performance

## A. Key Figures
   *   **Two-Wheeler Financing Mix:** **~82%** of total book
   *   **Used Two-Wheeler Portfolio:** **1%** of total portfolio · **₹20 Cr** disbursed
   *   **Small Business Loan Portfolio:** Grew to **~₹70 Cr** (from ₹48 Cr in Q1) · **₹70–75 Cr** total unsecured disbursements

## B. Two-Wheeler Financing
   *   **Strong Sales Momentum:** October volumes surged **50%** on improved supply and demand tailwinds from rate cuts enhancing affordability.
   *   **Product Upskilling Trend:** Consumers are upgrading engine capacity (e.g., 110cc → 125cc → 150cc) due to **INR18,000–20,000 savings** on larger models, boosting value perception.
   *   **Technology-Led Efficiency:** Industry-first **instant disbursement via JustPay**, straight-through processing, and DigiLocker integration streamline customer experience.
   *   **Strategic Focus in UP:** Exclusive focus on two-wheeler financing in Uttar Pradesh with intent to stabilize presence over next six months.

## C. Used Vehicle Loans
   *   **Emerging Used Two-Wheeler Segment:** Portfolio showing traction post-rate cuts, with **dedicated vertical established** and performance on par with new two-wheeler loans despite higher yield.
   *   **Used Car Challenges & Pivot:** Traction below expectations due to limited reach and suboptimal customer profile; new **co-lending model** introduced to target **5–16% IRR** and improve quality.

## D. Small Business Loans
   *   **Rapid Expansion in Unsecured Lending:** Portfolio scaled to near **₹70 Cr** across expanding geographies (Pune, Nashik, Ahmedabad), with all disbursements unsecured to date.
   *   **Favorable Early Performance:** DNP of **75** considered best-in-class, though early in the 30-month cycle; portfolio dominated by working capital loans with **₹5 L average ticket**.

## E. MSME LAP Pipeline
   *   **New Secured Product Launch Imminent:** MSME LAP (secured) set to launch by **January**, enabling mixed collateral structure; **MSME Lab** to broaden product suite.

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# 5. Geography & Distribution

## A. Key Figures
   *   **Dealer Network:** **1,250+** dealers · **1,726** employees (**700+** sales team)
   *   **Funding Partners:** **3** public sector banks · **10** private sector banks · **25** NBFCs
   *   **BC Partnerships:** **3** new added in the quarter · **6-month-old** program showing strong traction

## B. State-Wise Expansion
   *   **Focus on Penetration Over Reach:** No new state entries this year; strategic emphasis on deepening footprint in **Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh**.
   *   **Uttar Pradesh Momentum:** Robust disbursement trends and low NPA performance driving rapid expansion, with **12 new locations launched** and **10–15 more planned** across key urban and semi-urban clusters.
   *   **Urban Credit Quality Improvement:** Major cities including Mumbai, Pune, and Jaipur show declining risk ratios, now in the **26%–27% range**, indicating stronger asset quality in established markets.

## C. Dealer Network
   *   **Scalable Distribution Infrastructure:** Extensive dealer and banking partner network supports nationwide reach and funding scalability.

## D. BC Partner Program
   *   **Strategic Channel for Efficient Growth:** New partnerships with experienced regional players in underserved markets (e.g., Karnataka) enable low-cost AUM expansion and improved profitability.
   *   **Sustainable Partnership Model:** Management intends to **gradually scale collaborations** where internal teams are thin, prioritizing market capture without incremental opex or credit risk.
   *   **Early Success Validated:** BC program demonstrates strong adherence to credit standards and **excellent collection performance** within six months of launch.

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# 6. Credit & Operational Risks

## A. Key Figures
   *   **Co-Lending Exposure:** **₹125 Cr** last year · **₹75 Cr** currently

## B. Delinquency Trends
   *   **Risk Mitigation Without Formal Framework:** Company informally monitors loan end-use to ensure funds are directed toward working capital or expansion, not debt repayment, despite absence of a formal system.

## C. Co-Lending Delays
   *   **Disbursement Headwinds Resolved:** Q2 disbursement growth slowed due to delay in GST rate card announcement, but clarity has now been achieved, removing the impediment.
   *   **Reduced Co-Lending Activity:** No new co-lending or direct assignments this year; existing exposure with Muthoot Capital meaningfully wound down.

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# 7. Guidance & Outlook

## A. Key Figures
   *   **AUM Guidance:** **₹1,700–1,750 Cr** (FY-end) · **₹85–90 Cr** unsecured book (capped at 7% of AUM)
   *   **Profit CAGR Target:** **30%–35%** (FY27–FY28 outlook)

## B. Profitability Outlook
   *   **Sustained Profit Trajectory:** Company reaffirms **30–35% CAGR** profit growth path, underpinned by disciplined expansion and digital efficiency gains.
   *   **Margin Tailwinds:** Declining borrowing costs expected to boost future profitability and financial resilience.

## C. Disbursement Forecast
   *   **Strong Sales Momentum:** Two-wheeler disbursements showing robust growth, with elevated demand extending from October 2025 into coming quarters.
   *   **Rate-Led Demand Pull-Forward:** Recent rate cuts accelerating buyer sentiment, driving forward purchases planned for next 1–2 years.