Northern Arc Capital Limited (NORTHARC)
₹281.30 -1.32% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q4 FY26)
In its latest reported quarter, Q4 FY26, Northern Arc's net interest income was ₹503 Cr (+24.8% year on year, +2.7% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹133 Cr (+250.0% year on year).
| Q4 FY26 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q4 FY25 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net interest income | ₹503 | +24.8% | +2.7% |
| Net profit | ₹133 | +250.0% | +30.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 8.20 | +250.4% | +31.4% |
NORTHARC delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 56.88% of the NORTHARC shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 53.22%. That is close to its usual level. Volume was 0.4 times its average, well below normal.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 78.9% · 48.8% · 54.4% · 59.4% · 56.9%
A description of what the exchange published, not a recommendation. Names such as "accumulation" or "long buildup" label a pattern in the numbers. How delivery is analysed
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Northern Arc Capital Limited has scheduled participation in the 'Bharat Connect Conference: Rising Stars - September 2026' on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM IST. The interaction will be a physical group meeting with analysts and institutional investors. The company stated that discussions will rely exclusively on publicly available information and no unpublished price-sensitive information will be shared. This represents a routine investor outreach event for the Rs 5,040 crore market cap NBFC.
- Investor meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM IST
- Participation in 'Bharat Connect Conference: Rising Stars - September 2026'
- Format specified as a physical group meeting
- Company confirmed no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be disclosed
Northern Arc Capital Limited approved the allotment of 1,44,000 equity shares of face value Rs 10 each following option exercises under its ESOP Plan 2016. Consequently, the company's paid-up equity share capital increases marginally from Rs 161.66 crore to Rs 161.81 crore. Total outstanding equity shares rose from 16,16,63,875 to 16,18,07,875. The company will apply for listing and trading approvals for these shares on BSE and NSE.
- Allotment of 1,44,000 equity shares of face value Rs 10 each
- Paid-up share capital increased from Rs 161,66,38,750 to Rs 161,80,78,750
- Total shares increased from 16,16,63,875 to 16,18,07,875
- Allotted shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares
Northern Arc Capital Limited approved the allotment of 12,500 equity shares of face value Rs 10 each pursuant to the exercise of options under its ESOP Plan 2016. The allotment increases the company's total issued equity share count from 16,16,51,375 shares to 16,16,63,875 shares. Consequently, the paid-up equity share capital increases marginally from Rs 161.65 crore to Rs 161.66 crore. The equity dilution is negligible at less than 0.01% of total equity base.
- Allotted 12,500 equity shares of face value Rs 10 each under ESOP Plan 2016
- Paid-up equity share capital increases from Rs 161,65,13,750 to Rs 161,66,38,750
- Total number of issued equity shares expands to 16,16,63,875 shares
- Dilution represents less than 0.01% of the total paid-up share capital
Northern Arc Capital Limited has scheduled participation in the Elara India Dialogue 2026 investor conference on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM IST. The interaction will involve group and one-on-one meetings conducted in physical mode. The company confirmed that discussions will rely strictly on publicly available information with no unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI) being shared.
- Participation scheduled at Elara India Dialogue 2026 conference
- Meeting date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM IST
- Format includes both group and one-to-one physical meetings
- Company affirmed no unpublished price-sensitive information will be shared
Northern Arc Capital Limited has declared the voting results and submitted the Scrutinizer's Report for its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 18, 2026. All proposed resolutions were passed with the requisite majority, including the adoption of FY26 financial statements and the appointment of joint statutory auditors. Special resolutions approving managerial remuneration revisions for the MD & CEO and the Chairperson, along with transitioning the ESOP implementation from Trust to Direct route, were approved with over 95% total assent, despite notable institutional dissent on remuneration items.
- Adoption of FY26 standalone and consolidated financial statements passed with 100% voting assent (5,01,22,875 votes in favour)
- Revision of MD & CEO Ashish Mehrotra's remuneration and special discretionary payout approved with 96.67% overall votes in favour (institutional dissent at 56.89%)
- Revision in commission remuneration for Independent Director & Chairperson P S Jayakumar passed with 95.33% total votes in favour (institutional dissent at 79.49%)
- Change of ESOP 2016 scheme implementation from Trust Route to Direct Route approved with 96.26% total assent
Northern Arc Capital transacted business at its 18th AGM on August 18, 2026, where shareholders approved an enabling special resolution to issue Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis for up to ₹5,000 crore. In addition, M/s. R. Subramaniyan and Company LLP was appointed as Joint Statutory Auditor for a 3-year term (joining Walker Chandiok & Co LLP) following the company's asset size crossing the RBI threshold of ₹15,000 crore. Shareholders also approved an increase in statutory borrowing limits, revisions to executive remuneration, and the transition of the ESOP scheme from Trust to Direct route.
- Approved enabling resolution for issuance of NCDs on private placement basis up to ₹5,000 crore.
- Appointed M/s. R. Subramaniyan and Company LLP as Joint Statutory Auditor for 3 consecutive years till the 21st AGM.
- RBI compliance triggered joint auditor mandate as company asset size exceeded ₹15,000 crore as of March 31, 2026.
- Approved revised managerial remuneration and a Special Discretionary Payout for MD & CEO Ashish Mehrotra.
Northern Arc Capital shareholders approved all resolutions at its 18th AGM held on August 18, 2026. Key approvals include an enabling resolution to issue Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis up to ₹5,000 crore (equivalent to ~110% of its ₹4,531 crore market cap). Additionally, following RBI guidelines for NBFCs with assets exceeding ₹15,000 crore, M/s. R. Subramaniyan and Company LLP was appointed as Joint Statutory Auditor for a 3-year term alongside existing auditor Walker Chandiok & Co LLP.
- Shareholders approved an enabling resolution to issue NCDs on private placement up to ₹5,000 crore
- Asset size exceeded ₹15,000 crore as of March 31, 2026, triggering RBI mandate for Joint Statutory Auditors
- M/s. R. Subramaniyan and Company LLP appointed as Joint Statutory Auditors for a 3-year term (18th to 21st AGM)
- Approved revised managerial remuneration and ratification of special discretionary payout for MD & CEO Ashish Mehrotra
- Transitioned ESOP Scheme implementation from Trust Route to Direct Route
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.20 Lakhs on Northern Arc Capital Limited via an order dated August 14, 2026. The penalty pertains to non-compliances observed as of March 31, 2025, where the company disclosed only 938 complaints instead of 23,956 in its financial statement notes and failed to auto-escalate 11,109 complaints to its Internal Ombudsman. The financial impact is negligible relative to Northern Arc's TTM net profit of ₹404 Cr, and the company stated it has undertaken necessary corrective actions.
- RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.20 Lakhs under Section 58G(1)(b) of the RBI Act, 1934.
- The company disclosed only 938 customer complaints instead of 23,956 in the Notes to Accounts for FY25.
- Failed to auto-escalate 11,109 rejected/partially rejected complaints to the Internal Ombudsman.
- Order received on August 14, 2026; corrective actions have been undertaken by the company.
Northern Arc Capital has published the transcript of its earnings conference call held on July 27, 2026. The company recently reported a net profit of ₹133.0 cr for the March 2026 quarter, continuing a growth trend from ₹102.0 cr in the previous quarter. The transcript provides management's detailed perspective on achieving its 30% growth target in the direct retail book and managing credit costs, which rose by 205 basis points in FY25. This filing is a standard regulatory requirement following the quarterly results.
- Net profit reached ₹133.0 cr in the March 2026 quarter, up from ₹102.0 cr in Dec 2025
- Management maintains a growth target of over 30% for the direct retail book
- MSME lending strategy focuses on 42% growth to build long-tenure assets
- Credit costs increased by 205 basis points to 3.22% in FY25 due to microfinance stress
- Retail segments now comprise 52% of the total AUM as of the latest reporting period
Northern Arc Capital has published the audio recording of its earnings conference call held on July 27, 2026. The call discussed the unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. This follows a period of steady growth, with the company reporting a net profit of Rs 133 Cr in the preceding March 2026 quarter. Investors can access the recording via the company's website to understand management's commentary on asset quality and its 30% growth target.
- Earnings conference call was conducted on July 27, 2026, at 18:30 IST
- Recording pertains to the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- The intimation is provided in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- The company previously reported a TTM PAT of Rs 404 Cr as of the latest available data
Northern Arc Capital Limited has confirmed zero deviation in the utilization of its IPO proceeds for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company raised a net amount of Rs 4,498.45 million (approximately Rs 449.8 crore) through its initial public offering on September 23, 2024. This mandatory filing under Regulation 32(1) indicates that funds are being deployed as per the objects stated in the prospectus. CRISIL Ratings Limited acts as the monitoring agency for this fund utilization, and no adverse comments were noted.
- Net proceeds raised through the IPO totaled Rs 4,498.45 million.
- The funds were raised via equity shares on September 23, 2024.
- Reported deviation or variation in the use of funds is 0% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- CRISIL Ratings Limited is the appointed monitoring agency for the fund utilization.
Northern Arc Capital reported a strong Q1 FY27 with Profit After Tax (PAT) rising 41% YoY to ₹114 Cr, representing approximately 28% of its TTM PAT in a single quarter. Net Interest Income (NII) saw a significant jump of 61% YoY to ₹394 Cr, driven by a shift toward the Direct-to-Customer (D2C) segment which now accounts for 64% of total AUM. Asset quality remains robust with Net NPA at 0.5% and credit costs improving to 2.6% from 3.04% a year ago. The company successfully crossed the ₹10,000 Cr milestone in D2C AUM during this period.
- Profit After Tax (PAT) increased 41% YoY to ₹114 Cr for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- Total Assets Under Management (AUM) grew 26% YoY to ₹16,855 Cr from ₹13,351 Cr.
- Direct-to-Customer (D2C) AUM reached ₹10,766 Cr, now comprising 64% of the total lending book.
- Net Interest Income (NII) surged 61% YoY to ₹394 Cr, reflecting improved yields from retail segments.
- Asset quality improved with Net NPA declining to 0.5% and RoE expanding by 220 bps to 11.5%.
Northern Arc Capital reported a strong Q1 FY27 with Profit After Tax (PAT) rising 41% YoY to ₹114 Cr. Total Assets Under Management (AUM) grew 26% YoY to ₹16,855 Cr, driven by a significant shift toward the Direct-to-Customer (D2C) segment, which now represents 64% of the book. Asset quality improved with Net NPA at 0.5% and credit costs reducing to 2.6%. Return on Assets (RoA) expanded to 2.7%, reflecting improved operational efficiency and a higher-yielding retail mix.
- Profit After Tax (PAT) increased 41% YoY to ₹114 Cr, the highest ever Q1 profit for the company
- Total AUM grew 26% YoY to ₹16,855 Cr, with the D2C segment crossing the ₹10,000 Cr milestone
- Net Interest Income (NII) rose 32% YoY to ₹394 Cr, supported by a 64% D2C mix
- Net NPA improved by 6 bps YoY to 0.5%, while credit costs fell 44 bps to 2.6%
- Return on Equity (RoE) improved by 220 bps YoY to 11.5%
Northern Arc Capital reported a strong Q1 FY27 with consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) rising 41% YoY to ₹114 Cr. Growth was driven by a 32% YoY increase in Net Interest Income to ₹394 Cr, supported by the Direct-to-Customer (D2C) lending portfolio crossing the ₹10,000 Cr milestone. Asset quality improved significantly with the Gross NPA ratio declining to 1.0% (down 20 bps QoQ) and credit costs reducing to 2.6%. Return on Assets (RoA) expanded to 2.7%, reflecting improved operational efficiency despite ongoing branch expansions.
- Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 41% YoY to ₹114 Cr for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- Direct-to-Customer (D2C) lending portfolio reached a milestone of ₹10,000 Cr during the quarter.
- Gross NPA ratio improved by 20 bps quarter-on-quarter to 1.0%.
- Credit costs decreased by 44 bps YoY to 2.6%, remaining within the guided range of 2.7%-2.8%.
- Net Interest Income (NII) increased by 32% YoY to ₹394 Cr.
Northern Arc Capital has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26, detailing its ESG and operational metrics. The company reported a turnover of ‡2,643.83 Cr, derived entirely from its NBFC operations across 91 Indian offices. While the company met its CSR obligation of ‡7.53 Cr, the report highlights significant operational friction points, including a high permanent employee turnover rate of 51.80% and nearly 30,000 customer complaints. The workforce stands at 1,524 individuals with 16.67% female representation.
- Total turnover of ‡2,643.83 Cr for FY26, 100% from financial services
- Permanent employee turnover rate reached 51.80% in FY26, up from 40.15% in FY25
- Received 29,768 customer complaints during the year, with 938 remaining pending at year-end
- CSR expenditure of ‡7.53 Cr fully met the 2% average net profit requirement
- Total workforce of 1,524 employees, including 1,126 permanent staff
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The Direct-to-Customer (D2C) business assets under management grew by 32% YoY, with the MSME segment specifically growing by 42% YoY. Intermediate retail grew by 13% YoY, while performing credit funds increased by 14% YoY. Total AUM reached INR 13,351 Cr as of June 2025, a 12% YoY increase from Q1 FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though secured business loans are noted to be spread across seven states with 84 branches.
Profitability Margins
Net Interest Margin (NII) stood at 9.0% for H1 FY26. Profit After Tax (PAT) was INR 318 Cr in FY24 and INR 264 Cr in 9M FY25. Return on Managed Assets (RoA) moderated to 2.2% in FY25 and Q1 FY26 from 2.8% in FY24, primarily due to a 205 bps increase in credit costs.
EBITDA Margin
Pre-Provision Operating Profit (PPoP) was 6.1% of quarterly average total assets in H1 FY26, down slightly from 6.3% in H1 FY25. Net Revenue margin stood at 9.7% for H1 FY26.
Capital Expenditure
The company raised INR 500 Cr through an IPO in September 2024, with net proceeds of INR 449.85 Cr fully utilized for onward lending to meet future capital requirements. Additionally, equity funding of INR 3,823 Cr was received in April 2024.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company holds a CARE A1+ rating for its INR 500 Cr Commercial Paper. Interest expenses stood at 6.2% of average total assets in H1 FY26, compared to 6.7% in H1 FY25, reflecting a diversified funding profile.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Capital is the primary 'raw material' for NACL. Interest expense, representing the cost of this capital, accounts for 6.2% of average total assets, which is approximately 64% of the total net revenue of 9.7%.
Import Sources
Sourced from a network of over 1,000 investor partners including domestic banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, and offshore development finance institutions like the International Financial Corporation (IFC).
Key Suppliers
Key capital providers include the International Financial Corporation (IFC) and various domestic banks and private wealth firms.
Capacity Expansion
Expanded physical infrastructure by adding 15 new branches in H1 FY26 and hiring 100 employees in sales and collection. The branch network for secured business loans reached 84 branches by June 2025.
Raw Material Costs
Interest expense (cost of funds) was 6.2% of average assets in H1 FY26. Procurement strategy involves diversifying the funding base across NCDs, securitization, and bank loans to manage liquidity.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Cost-to-income ratio stood at 37.0% in H1 FY26, compared to 36.5% in H1 FY25, reflecting investments in branch and personnel expansion.
Logistics & Distribution
Operating costs, including distribution and branch expenses, stood at 1.3% of average total assets in H1 FY26.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
30%
Growth Strategy
NACL aims to achieve over 30% growth in its direct retail book by expanding its branch network (15 new branches in H1 FY26) and increasing headcount in sales/collections. The strategy focuses on MSME lending (42% growth) to build long-tenured annuity income from secured asset pools.
Products & Services
Microfinance loans, MSME loans, consumer finance, vehicle finance, affordable housing finance, and agricultural supply chain finance. Also provides syndication, structuring services, and fund management through AIFs.
Brand Portfolio
Northern Arc, Nimbus (technology platform), Altifi (retail debt investment platform), Pragati Finserv (MFI subsidiary).
New Products/Services
Secured business loans, started in Q4 FY22, now contribute 9% of AUM as of June 2025. The Altifi platform is expanding into the debt segment with pending stockbroker registrations.
Market Expansion
Expanding direct retail presence through its own branch network and the Pragati Finserv subsidiary, specifically targeting the MSME and rural finance sectors.
Strategic Alliances
Partnerships with smaller NBFCs and digital platforms for retail lending, accounting for 29% of AUM. Pragati Finserv acts as a Business Correspondent for direct MFI lending.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting from wholesale NBFC lending to direct retail and co-lending models. NACL has repositioned itself with retail exposures increasing from 17% in March 2022 to 52% in June 2025.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other systemically important NBFCs and digital lending platforms in the MSME and consumer finance space.
Competitive Moat
Durable advantage through the 'Nimbus' platform which has 15 years of credit data and relationships with 1,000+ investors. This network effect facilitates debt placement for over 300 partner institutions.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to interest rate cycles and rural economic health. MFI stress in FY25 was driven by broader sector headwinds, impacting credit costs by over 2%.
Consumer Behavior
Increased demand for digital-first credit and secured MSME loans, prompting NACL to expand its D2C segment by 32% YoY.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposure to offshore investors like IFC makes the company sensitive to international capital flow regulations.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Categorized as NBFC-Middle Layer under RBI Scale Based Regulations. Complies with MFIN guardrails for microfinance and RBI capital adequacy norms (CRAR at 26.1% vs regulatory minimum).
Environmental Compliance
Direct exposure to environmental risks is considered low due to the service-oriented nature of the business.
Taxation Policy Impact
Tax expense was 0.8% of average total assets in H1 FY26.
Legal Contingencies
The company spent INR 6.09 Cr on CSR obligations as per Section 135 of the Companies Act. No specific pending court case values were disclosed in the provided text.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Asset quality in the secured business loan segment is a concern, with 90+ DPD rising to 6.9% in June 2025 from 3.4% in December 2024. Credit costs rose significantly to 3.22% in FY25 due to MFI stress.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Secured business loans are concentrated across seven states.
Third Party Dependencies
Significant dependency on partner NBFCs for 29% of AUM, though mitigated by FLDG structures.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by continuous investment in the Nimbus platform and the Altifi retail bond platform.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Gross Stage 3 ratio stood at 1.0% as of 9M FY25. MSME portfolio GS3 was higher at 5.47% as of June 2025, indicating stress in lower-ticket segments.