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Results Call Scheduled
Piramal Finance Limited has announced it will host a conference call on April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The call will focus on discussing its Q4 and full-year FY2026 financial results. Investors and analysts are invited to participate and can pre-register for the event. The company recently reported its Assets Under Management (AUM) reached ₹1,00,000 crore.
Investor Focus and Strategic Insights
This call serves as a key opportunity for investors and analysts to gain insights into Piramal Finance's financial performance and its strategic direction. Discussions are expected to cover the company's profitability, asset quality, growth drivers, and outlook. The reported AUM figure highlights significant scale and progress in the company's retail-led strategy. Investors will seek clarity on the continued progress of this strategy, its ability to maintain profitability, and manage asset quality going forward.
Strategic Shift and Past Performance
Piramal Finance underwent a significant transformation, notably with the acquisition of DHFL in September 2021 for ₹34,250 crore. This acquisition marked a strategic pivot towards a retail-led NBFC model, shifting focus from its previous wholesale lending dominance. The company has been actively managing and running down its legacy wholesale assets while scaling its granular retail and 'Wholesale 2.0' books. By FY25, its AUM stood at ₹80,689 crore, with retail lending comprising 80% of the mix, exceeding growth targets. Piramal Finance achieved its target of surpassing ₹1 lakh crore AUM in FY26. Recent performance, as seen in Q3 FY26, showed a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹401 crore and AUM of ₹96,690 crore, indicating robust growth and profitability. The company also secured a CRISIL AA+ rating and DFI funding, bolstering its financial stability.
Risks to Watch
While Piramal Finance has successfully grown its retail book, competition in the NBFC sector remains intense. Continued monitoring of asset quality, especially in its rapidly expanding retail portfolio, will be critical. The company's ability to sustain its growth momentum and profitability amidst evolving economic conditions is an important area to watch. Governance scrutiny was previously noted due to a past SEBI settlement concerning insider trading by a former MD, though the company has since been discharged from a major money laundering case.
Peer Comparison
Piramal Finance competes with major NBFCs like Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance, which also focus on AUM expansion and retail lending. Its current AUM of ₹1 lakh crore places it among the larger players in the Indian NBFC landscape. While its Gross Non-Performing Asset (GNPA)/Net Non-Performing Asset (NNPA) ratio of 2.6%/1.9% (as of Q3 FY26) is stable, peers like Bajaj Finance often report lower NPAs.
Key Financial Metrics
- As of Q3 FY26 (ended Dec 31, 2025), Piramal Finance's AUM was ₹96,690 crore (Consolidated).
- Retail AUM contributed 82% to the total portfolio as of Q3 FY26.
- Net Worth stood at ₹27,872 crore as of Q3 FY26 (Consolidated).
What to Track Next
Investors should pre-register for the conference call to receive dial-in details. Listen for key commentary on the FY26 results, including revenue, profit, net interest margins, and asset quality. Pay attention to management's outlook for FY27 and guidance on AUM growth, profitability targets, and strategic initiatives. Observe the market's reaction to the results and the management's commentary post-call.