SPANDANA - Spandana Sphoort
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has scheduled a virtual group meeting with analysts and institutional investors on February 25, 2026, at 04:00 p.m. This interaction is a routine disclosure under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The management will base discussions on publicly available information, ensuring no unpublished price-sensitive information is shared. Investors should look for subsequent filings regarding meeting transcripts or presentations for potential insights into operational updates.
- Virtual group meeting scheduled for February 25, 2026, at 04:00 p.m.
- Interaction involves the management and various institutional participants.
- Discussions will be strictly based on publicly available information.
- The meeting schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen exigencies.
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has appointed Mr. Avinash Yadav as its Chief Information Officer, effective February 17, 2026. Mr. Yadav joins from IIFL Samasta Finance Limited and brings significant expertise in the NBFC, HFC, and FinTech sectors. He has been recognized as a top 50 tech leader in the NBFC space by ET-Edge and was named Best CTO/CIO of the year 2025 by UBS Forums. His appointment is expected to drive the company's digital transformation and AI/ML initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
- Appointment of Mr. Avinash Yadav as Chief Information Officer effective February 17, 2026.
- Mr. Yadav previously served at IIFL Samasta Finance Limited with expertise in AI/ML and digital transformation.
- Recognized as a top 50 tech leader in NBFC by ET-Edge and Best CTO/CIO of the year 2025 by UBS Forums.
- The leadership change aims to enhance customer experience and business growth through technology governance.
Spandana Sphoorty reported a return to positive Pre-Provision Operating Profit (PPOP) of ₹8 crores in Q3 FY26, signaling a turnaround after recent operational struggles. The company's new book, constituting 58% of the AUM, shows a high collection efficiency of 99.8%, while overall GNPA improved significantly to 2.6% from 4.97% QoQ. Despite a net loss of ₹95 crores due to legacy book write-offs and one-off labor costs, disbursements grew 27% QoQ to ₹1,188 crores. Management is streamlining operations by merging its subsidiary Criss Financial and rationalizing branches to 1,250.
- New book (58% of AUM) maintains 99.8% collection efficiency; expected to reach 90% of AUM by FY26 end.
- Standalone GNPA reduced to 2.6% from 4.97% in the previous quarter; NNPA stands at 0.5%.
- Disbursements increased by 27% QoQ to ₹1,188 crores with ₹1,700 crores raised in Q3.
- PPOP turned positive at ₹8 crores vs a loss of ₹40 crores in Q2 FY26.
- Strategic merger of 100% subsidiary Criss Financial and branch rationalization from 1,500 to 1,250 planned.
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has released the audio recording of its investor conference call held on January 27, 2026. The call discussed the company's unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. This disclosure is part of the company's compliance with SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements. Investors can access the recording via the company's website, with a written transcript expected to follow shortly.
- Audio recording of the Q3 & 9MFY26 earnings call is now available for public access.
- The conference call was conducted on January 27, 2026, following the quarterly results announcement.
- Covers financial performance for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025.
- A formal written transcript will be filed with the stock exchanges in due course.
Spandana Sphoorty reported a sequential recovery in Q3 FY26 with disbursements growing 27% QoQ to ₹1,188 crore and standalone GNPA improving significantly to 2.60% from 4.97%. Despite a net loss of ₹95 crore due to technical write-offs, the company achieved a positive Pre-Provision Operating Profit (PPOP) of ₹8 crore. The new portfolio originated in FY26 now constitutes 58% of the AUM and maintains a high net collection efficiency of 99.8%. Strategic initiatives include branch rationalization and a potential merger with Criss Financial to diversify the asset book.
- Disbursements grew 27% QoQ to ₹1,188 Cr; Standalone AUM stood at ₹3,948 Cr (pre-write-off).
- Standalone GNPA and NNPA improved to 2.60% and 0.50% respectively, down from 4.97% and 0.97% in Q2.
- X-bucket collection efficiency reached 99.3% in Dec-25, with 87% of branches exceeding 99% efficiency.
- Incremental borrowing surged to ₹1,684 Cr in Q3 compared to just ₹160 Cr in the previous quarter.
- Company is evaluating a merger with Criss Financial Ltd to unlock synergies and increase non-MFI exposure to 10%.
Spandana Sphoorty reported a net loss of ₹95 crore for Q3FY26, primarily driven by technical write-offs and one-off impacts from the new labor code implementation. Despite the bottom-line loss, operational metrics showed recovery with disbursements rising 27% QoQ to ₹1,188 crore and Net Interest Income growing 18% to ₹107 crore. Asset quality improved significantly as standalone GNPA dropped to 2.60% from 4.97% in the previous quarter. The company maintains a robust capital adequacy ratio (CRAR) of 40.3% and is evaluating a merger with its subsidiary, Criss Financials, to enhance capital utilization.
- Disbursements grew 27% QoQ to ₹1,188 Cr, indicating a return to operational normalcy.
- Standalone GNPA and NNPA improved to 2.60% and 0.50% respectively, down from 4.97% and 0.97% in Q2.
- Net Interest Income (NII) increased by 18% QoQ to ₹107 Cr with yields improving by 283 bps to 22.4%.
- Reported a net loss of ₹95 Cr for the quarter, impacted by slippage-related write-offs and labor code costs.
- Maintains strong liquidity of ₹1,626 Cr and a high CRAR of 40.3% with a low gearing of 1.8x.
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited reported a narrowing net loss of ₹82.54 crore for Q3 FY26, a significant improvement from the ₹218.07 crore loss in Q2 FY26. Total income grew marginally to ₹216.47 crore, while impairment costs on financial instruments were reduced by over 60% to ₹111.37 crore. The company also appointed Mr. Ganesh KV as Chief Transformation Officer to lead its stabilization and recovery efforts. Management highlighted that loans originated in FY26 under stricter credit guardrails are showing improved performance compared to previous cycles.
- Net loss narrowed to ₹82.54 crore in Q3 FY26 from a loss of ₹218.07 crore in the previous quarter.
- Impairment on financial instruments decreased significantly to ₹111.37 crore from ₹285.65 crore in Q2 FY26.
- Total income for the quarter stood at ₹216.47 crore compared to ₹207.94 crore in Q2 FY26.
- The company transferred stressed loan assets with a principal outstanding of ₹493.55 crore to an ARC.
- Mr. Ganesh KV appointed as Chief Transformation Officer effective January 27, 2026, to oversee strategic changes.
Spandana Sphoorty reported a net loss of ₹82.54 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, showing a sequential improvement from the ₹218.07 crore loss in Q2 FY26. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹216.47 crore, a slight increase from ₹207.94 crore in the previous quarter. The company continues to struggle with high impairment costs, which amounted to ₹112.45 crore this quarter, although this is a significant reduction from the ₹285.65 crore seen in Q2. To drive recovery, the board has appointed Mr. Ganesh KV as the Chief Transformation Officer.
- Net loss narrowed to ₹82.54 Cr in Q3 FY26 compared to a loss of ₹218.07 Cr in Q2 FY26.
- Total income for Q3 FY26 grew 4.1% sequentially to ₹216.47 Cr from ₹207.94 Cr.
- Impairment on financial instruments decreased by 60.6% quarter-on-quarter to ₹112.45 Cr.
- Cumulative 9-month loss for FY26 stands at ₹629.52 Cr versus a loss of ₹546.54 Cr in 9M FY25.
- Appointed Ganesh KV as Chief Transformation Officer effective January 27, 2026, to lead structural recovery.
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has scheduled its earnings conference call for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 & 9MFY26). The call is set for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:30 PM IST. Top management, including the MD & CEO Venkatesh Krishnan and CFO Ashish Damani, will discuss the company's financial and operational performance. This event provides an opportunity for investors to gain insights into the microfinance lender's asset quality and growth trajectory.
- Earnings conference call scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 06:30 PM IST.
- Management will discuss financial and operational performance for Q3 and 9MFY26.
- Key participants include MD & CEO Venkatesh Krishnan and CFO Ashish Damani.
- Dial-in details provided for domestic and international investors from USA, UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Shareholders of Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited have overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Mr. Venkatesh Krishnan as the Managing Director and CEO. The special resolution for his appointment and remuneration received 99.9941% votes in favor, while his appointment as a Director received 99.9951% support. Additionally, shareholders approved the revision of remuneration for Chairperson Ms. Abanti Mitra with 99.9916% support. This formal confirmation of top leadership provides strategic stability to the microfinance lender.
- Appointment of Venkatesh Krishnan as MD & CEO approved with 99.9941% of votes in favor
- Revision of annual remuneration for Chairperson Ms. Abanti Mitra passed with 99.9916% majority
- A total of 5,24,57,457 votes were polled for the MD & CEO appointment resolution
- The voting process involved 317 members exercising their rights through remote e-voting
- Company's total paid-up equity share capital stood at ₹79.97 crore as of the record date
The Board of Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has granted in-principle approval for the merger of its subsidiary, Criss Financial Limited, into the parent company. A Merger Steering Committee has been established as of January 10, 2026, to evaluate the terms, engage intermediaries, and draft the formal scheme. This internal consolidation is intended to streamline operations and simplify the corporate structure. Final approval is pending the committee's recommendation and subsequent Board review.
- Board resolution passed on January 10, 2026, for the proposed merger of Criss Financial Limited.
- Formation of a Merger Steering Committee to finalize terms and manage stakeholder engagements.
- The merger aims to consolidate the subsidiary's operations into the parent entity for better efficiency.
- Final scheme and definitive documents require specific subsequent approval from the Board of Directors.
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by KFin Technologies Limited, confirms that all dematerialization and rematerialization requests for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, have been processed. This is a mandatory procedural filing to ensure that the company's share records are accurately maintained between the registrar and the depositories (NSDL and CDSL). No material financial information or operational changes were reported in this filing.
- Compliance with Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
- Covers the reporting period for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Certificate issued by Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA), KFin Technologies Limited.
- Confirms that security certificates received for dematerialization were processed and reported to stock exchanges.
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has notified the exchanges that its trading window will be closed starting January 1, 2026. This closure is in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The restriction applies to all designated persons and their immediate relatives. The window will reopen 48 hours after the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the third quarter.
- Trading window closure begins on January 1, 2026, for the quarter ending December 31, 2025
- Applies to all Designated Persons and their immediate relatives as per SEBI regulations
- Window to remain closed until 48 hours after the announcement of Q3 FY26 financial results
- Board meeting date for result approval to be communicated in due course
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has approved the transfer of a stressed loan portfolio, including written-off loans, worth Rs 493.55 crore to an Asset Reconstruction Company. The sale was conducted via the Swiss Challenge Method for a total consideration of Rs 34.55 crore. This transaction, based on the outstanding amount as of October 31, 2025, is aimed at cleaning up the company's balance sheet. The move allows the microfinance lender to recover value from legacy non-performing assets and improve its financial ratios.
- Transfer of stressed loan portfolio totaling Rs 493.55 crore to an ARC
- Sale consideration fixed at Rs 34.55 crore, representing a recovery of approximately 7%
- Portfolio includes written-off loans outstanding as of October 31, 2025
- Transaction executed through the Swiss Challenge Method as per RBI Master Directions
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited has approved the transfer of a stressed loan portfolio, including written-off loans, to an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC). The portfolio has an outstanding balance of ₹493.55 crore as of October 31, 2025, against which a binding bid of ₹34.55 crore has been received. The transaction will be conducted on a Security Receipt (SR) basis, meaning the company will receive value as the ARC recovers the loans. The final sale will be subject to the Swiss Challenge Method to potentially discover better bids.
- Stressed loan portfolio with an outstanding balance of ₹493.55 crore to be transferred.
- Initial binding bid received for ₹34.55 crore on a Security Receipt (SR) basis.
- The portfolio includes written-off loans, aiding in balance sheet cleanup and NPA management.
- Sale process to follow the Swiss Challenge Method as per regulatory guidelines.
- Outstanding balance calculated as of the cutoff date of October 31, 2025.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated income from operations declined by 1.89% from INR 2,400.57 Cr in FY24 to INR 2,355.16 Cr in FY25. Standalone Asset Under Management (AUM) experienced a significant contraction of 46.16%, falling from INR 11,198.72 Cr in FY24 to INR 6,029.08 Cr in FY25 due to lower disbursements and high write-offs.
Geographic Revenue Split
The loan portfolio is diversified across 19 states and 1 UT. As of September 2025, the top states by AUM contribution are Madhya Pradesh (14%), Odisha (12%), Andhra Pradesh (12%), and Bihar (12%). The top 10 districts account for 14.0% of the total Portfolio Outstanding (POS).
Profitability Margins
Profitability turned negative in FY25 with a consolidated Net Loss of INR 1,035.16 Cr compared to a profit of INR 500.72 Cr in FY24. Return on Assets (RoA) stood at -9.2% on a standalone basis for FY25. Q1 FY26 reported a consolidated net loss of INR 360 Cr, while Q2 FY26 reported a loss of INR 249 Cr.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated Profit Before Depreciation, Interest and Tax (PBDIT) turned negative at INR -423.84 Cr in FY25, a sharp decline from INR 1,617.76 Cr in FY24, primarily due to high impairment on financial instruments which reached INR 729 Cr in H1 FY26.
Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company merged or closed 101 branches in H1 FY26 to rationalize operations and improve the cost structure.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Ratings were downgraded in August 2025 to CARE BBB+; Stable and [ICRA]BBB+ (Negative) from A- levels. The downgrade was driven by a net loss of INR 360 Cr in Q1 FY26 and weakened asset quality. Finance costs for FY25 were INR 932.26 Cr (Consolidated).
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Capital/Debt is the primary 'raw material' for lending. Finance costs represent 39.6% of total consolidated income in FY25. Employee benefit expenses (INR 276 Cr in H1 FY26) are the second-largest cost component.
Import Sources
Not applicable as the company is a financial services provider sourcing capital from domestic banks and capital markets.
Key Suppliers
Debt funding is sourced from a diversified lender base; the company raised INR 4,078.87 Cr in FY25 and INR 598 Cr in the two months preceding October 2025 from various banks and financial institutions.
Capacity Expansion
Current branch network consists of 1,628 branches across 414 districts. While 101 branches were recently rationalized, the company is focusing on increasing productivity per Loan Officer rather than physical footprint expansion.
Raw Material Costs
Finance costs decreased slightly by 2.4% Standalone to INR 875.56 Cr in FY25. Procurement strategy involves diversifying the lender base to manage liquidity, with a Liquidity Coverage Ratio of 416% as of March 2025.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Productivity is measured by disbursement per loan officer; disbursement pace increased to INR 934 Cr in Q2 FY26 from INR 280 Cr in Q1 FY26, a 233% QoQ improvement.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is handled via 1,628 branches. Operating costs are being rationalized to improve the earnings profile after reporting significant losses.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
233%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by a 233% QoQ increase in disbursements (INR 934 Cr in Q2 FY26), increasing new customer enrollment (up to 22% of loans in Q2 FY26 from 15% in Q1), and raising the maximum ticket size to INR 98,000 from INR 80,000.
Products & Services
Income-generating loans through the Joint Liability Group (JLG) model, Loan Against Property (LAP), and Nano loans.
Brand Portfolio
Spandana, Criss Financial (Subsidiary).
New Products/Services
Expansion of Loan Against Property (LAP) and Nano loans through the subsidiary to diversify the portfolio away from pure microfinance.
Market Expansion
Focusing on 'Bharat' (rural/semi-urban) with a presence in 19 states; current strategy emphasizes deepening penetration in existing districts rather than new state entry.
Market Share & Ranking
Positioned as a leading pan-India MFI player; however, AUM declined 46% YoY in FY25, impacting market share.
Strategic Alliances
Backed by Kedaara Capital, which holds a 48.2% stake as of June 30, 2025.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The MFI industry is seeing a trend of increasing borrower leverage and tighter regulatory controls. SSFL is positioning for the future by halting new-to-credit acquisitions and limiting lending to borrowers with only two other MFI relationships.
Competitive Landscape
Faces competition from other NBFC-MFIs and banks; industry-wide DPD 180+ portfolio stood at INR 42,394 Cr as of March 2025.
Competitive Moat
Moat is based on a 20-year market expertise and an extensive rural branch network (1,628 branches). Sustainability depends on restoring asset quality (GNPA 4.85% in March 2025) and stabilizing the collection efficiency (92% in Q4 FY25).
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to rural economic health and inflation; borrower discipline has weakened due to external factors like local disturbances and debt waiver movements.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward digital payments (13% adoption) and increasing demand for higher ticket sizes (up to INR 98,000).
Geopolitical Risks
Limited to domestic socio-political interventions and state-specific regulations which introduced operational constraints in FY25.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to RBI NBFC-MFI guidelines and Ind AS. Recent state regulations in mid-FY25 introduced operational constraints that impacted collection and disbursement.
Environmental Compliance
The company publishes a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report; specific ESG costs not quantified in snippets.
Taxation Policy Impact
Reported a tax credit of INR 343.64 Cr in FY25 due to losses, compared to a tax expense of INR 169.85 Cr in FY24.
Legal Contingencies
The company noted 'local disturbances and debt waiver movements' as external risks impacting the lending environment, though specific court case values were not disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Asset quality remains the primary uncertainty; slippages were INR 552 Cr in Q1 FY26 and INR 396 Cr in Q2 FY26. Further write-offs could keep margins under pressure.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Madhya Pradesh is the highest concentration at 14% of AUM. Top 50 districts represent 42.4% of the portfolio.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on banking partners for debt refinancing; a lack of debt mobilization in Q1 FY26 contributed to a 27% degrowth in scale.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk is mitigated by upgrading IT systems for upfront Credit Bureau (CB) validation to reduce processing time and free up field bandwidth.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
High risk due to the unsecured nature of microfinance; Stage 2 and 3 assets were 13.4% as of June 2025, with a write-off of INR 642 Cr (~10% of loan book) in Q1 FY26.