Aye Finance delivers a stellar Q4: INR 86 Crores profit up by 110% YoY

Aye Finance, a leading technology-driven lender focused on the micro enterprise sector, today announced its audited financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported annual Profit After Tax (PAT) of INR 194 Crores and total revenue of INR 1,797 Crores. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the company, as it reports its first full-year financial results since its successful listing on the Indian stock exchanges in February 2026.

Quarterly Performance Q4FY26

Aye Finance's PAT is up by 110% YoY for the quarter. The AUM grew by 27% YoY to INR 7044 Crores, supported by 25% YoY growth in quarterly disbursements. 70,841 new borrowers were added in the quarter. The Credit Cost for the quarter was 4.3%, having reduced by 186 bps YoY with consistent reductions in each of the previous five quarters. The GNPA at 4.8% and NNPA at 1.8%, down 17 bps and 19 bps, respectively, from the previous quarter. ROA of 4.6% and ROE of 16% was achieved on the enhanced net worth, post infusion of INR 710 Crores in equity from IPO in February 2026.

Annual Performance FY26

The Annual PAT stood at INR 194 crores and is up 13% YoY, after absorbing the cost impact of new labour rules. The annual disbursements grew by 20%, 2,06,833 new borrowers have been added in the year. The credit cost for the year was 4.76%. Par for Bucket 1 stood at 6.9%. ROA of 2.8% and ROE of 9.3% was delivered for the year.

Mr Sanjay Sharma, Managing Director, Aye Finance Ltd, said, "In FY26, Aye Finance improved its profits and credit quality, thereby standing apart in a year defined by industry-wide over-lending and market corrections. We closed Q4 with INR 86 Crores of PAT and ROE of 16% for the quarter. We have reduced our credit costs for 5 consecutive quarters while maintaining a robust credit PCR of 64%. Alongside, we have reached collection efficiencies across our geographies, at levels that herald a good year ahead. Along with delivering top and bottom-line growth, we continue to focus on maintaining the effectiveness of our underwriting of the micro-enterprise sector and ensuring resilience in outcomes through the year. Moving forward, we remain committed to balancing growth with prudent risk management to deliver longterm returns for all our stakeholders."

Shares of Aye Finance Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 134.73 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 135.84. The total number of shares traded during the day was 40453 in over 1622 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 137.00 and intraday low of 132.63. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 5462134.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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