📈 Financial Performance & Growth
In Q1 FY26, Bajaj Finance’s net profit rose ~22% year-on-year.
Net interest income (NII) also increased ~22%.
Its Assets Under Management (AUM) grew by about 25% YoY.
Number of new loans booked rose ~23%, showing strong demand across its lending products.
⚠️ Risks & Asset Quality
Provisions for loan losses rose noticeably (~26%), indicating some stress in credit quality.
Gross NPA and net NPA increased slightly compared to same period last year, but remain relatively low overall.
💡 Strategic / Other Updates
Deposits rates were cut (including benefits for senior citizens) and some special deposit tenures removed.
The company is working on leadership succession: the Board has asked the Vice Chairman / MD to develop a plan over the coming months.
Stock has done well: it hit new 52-week highs, delivered strong year-to-date returns, and analysts have raised target prices.