Concall Intelligence

Indian Bank reported a strong set of results for Q2 FY27 with net profit growing 14.71% YoY to Rs.3,462 crore (aided by NSE listing gains), healthy advances growth of 16.39%, and improving asset quality metrics with GNPA at 1.61%. Management has revised its deposit and advances growth guidance upwards for the full year while acknowledging potential headwinds from regulatory changes, potential HTM valuation shocks, and credit cost normalisation under ECL models.

CCL delivered strong Q2 results with double‑digit volume growth and profit expansion, and management reaffirmed its FY27 guidance of ~15% volume and EBITDA growth, while noting coffee price volatility and capacity considerations.

HDFC Asset Management delivered solid revenue growth and maintained high profitability, while highlighting continued expansion of SIP inflows, alternative platform launches, and disciplined cost management; however, guidance on future revenue mix and margins remains limited.

Sri Lotus delivered strong revenue and profit growth in Q2 FY27, with robust pre‑sales and expanding margins, while management signals confidence in H2 launches and FY27 targets, albeit with execution and pricing risks.

Heritage Foods posted solid top-line growth but margin pressure from higher milk procurement costs led to a 39.5% YoY decline in PAT, while EBITDA margin improved sequentially.

Tata Technologies delivered solid revenue growth and maintained operating margin despite salary headwinds, but sequential PAT declined and technology solutions revenue fell due to accounting changes.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank announced the early retirement of its MD & CEO due to health reasons and appointed Ms. Carol Furtado as Interim MD & CEO. Management reassured stakeholders of continuity in strategy, strong governance, and commitment to FY27 guidance, emphasizing that growth plans and capital adequacy remain unaffected by the leadership transition or potential delays in capital raising. The search for a permanent MD & CEO has been expedited.

UCO Bank posted robust growth in advances and deposits, improved asset quality and stayed within most guidance, but faces margin pressure from hardened yields and a slight dip in CASA ratio.

Disbursements were materially affected by the phased IT transformation, causing a 70-75% drop in impacted branches. While management maintains full-year guidance, the Q3/Q4 ramp-up is critical. Prepayment reduction and NIM protection are positive, but execution post-IT rollout is key.

Canara Bank delivered a strong Q2 FY27, significantly surpassing most of its annual guidance targets across business growth, advances, deposits, asset quality, and profitability. While treasury operations faced headwinds, robust Net Interest Income growth compensated for the losses. Management remains optimistic about sustaining performance and managing the anticipated one-time ECL provisioning impact over the next few years.

ICICI Prudential AMC reported a mixed quarter with strong AUM growth and operating profit, but PAT saw a QoQ degrowth primarily due to mark-to-market adjustments in other income. While the company maintained its market position and saw good traction in alternates and SIFs, systematic transaction flows moderated, and redemptions were slightly higher, particularly in hybrid schemes. Management remains focused on long-term growth, product diversification, and scaling existing al

Metro Brands Limited reported steady operational performance for FY25-26, crossing the 1,000-store milestone and posting double-digit revenue and PAT growth, though shareholders raised concerns regarding a decline in revenue per square foot and return on capital employed.