BAJAJHFL - Bajaj Housing
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited has issued a postal ballot notice to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of Shri Ajay Kumar Choudhary as an Independent Director. The proposed appointment is for a five-year term starting from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031. Shareholders can participate in the decision through a remote e-voting process that runs for 30 days. This move is part of the company's efforts to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain strong board oversight.
- Proposed appointment of Shri Ajay Kumar Choudhary as an Independent Director for a 5-year term.
- The tenure is scheduled to run from March 1, 2026, until February 28, 2031.
- Remote e-voting period is set from March 13, 2026, to April 11, 2026.
- The cut-off date for determining shareholder voting eligibility was March 6, 2026.
- The appointment follows recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited has successfully allotted 50,000 Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. The issue raised a total of Rs 503.4165 crore with a fixed coupon rate of 7.25% per annum. These debentures have a residual tenure of 1057 days and are scheduled for maturity on January 22, 2029. The fundraising is part of the company's routine capital management to support its lending operations.
- Allotted 50,000 NCDs with a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each
- Total aggregate amount raised is Rs 503.4165 crore including discount and accrued interest
- Fixed coupon rate of 7.25% p.a. with annual interest payment frequency
- Maturity date set for January 22, 2029, with a residual tenure of 1057 days
- Secured by a first pari-passu charge on book debts and loan receivables with 1.0x cover
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited has successfully allotted 1,00,000 Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) to raise approximately Rs 1,020.38 crore. These instruments carry a competitive coupon rate of 7.10% per annum and are scheduled for maturity on October 16, 2028. The funds raised through this private placement will likely support the company's lending operations and capital requirements. The NCDs are secured by a first pari-passu charge on the company's book debts and loan receivables.
- Total issue size of Rs 1,020.3759 crore through 1,00,000 NCDs
- Coupon rate fixed at 7.10% p.a. with annual interest payment frequency
- Residual tenure of 969 days with final maturity on October 16, 2028
- Secured by 1.00x cover on book debts and loan receivables
- Instruments to be listed on the Wholesale Debt Market Segment of BSE Limited
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BAJAJHFL) has scheduled a physical group meeting with analysts and institutional investors in Mumbai on February 25, 2026. The meeting is intended to discuss the company's performance based on publicly available information. This disclosure is a routine compliance requirement under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Such interactions are standard for listed companies to engage with the investment community and provide clarity on existing disclosures.
- Physical group meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Mumbai
- Interaction will involve a group of analysts and institutional investors
- Discussions will be strictly limited to publicly available information only
- Compliance filing made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
Bajaj Housing Finance reported a 21% YoY growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) to ₹665 crore for Q3 FY26, driven by strong disbursement momentum. Assets Under Management (AUM) reached ₹1.33 lakh crore, marking a 23% YoY increase, while Net Interest Margin (NIM) remained stable at 4%. Asset quality remains best-in-class with Gross NPA at 0.27% and Net NPA at 0.11%, supported by a healthy provisioning coverage ratio of 58.76%. The company is expanding its 'Sambhav' SBU for affordable housing, targeting a monthly disbursement run rate of over ₹600 crore in the next 12-15 months.
- AUM grew 23% YoY to ₹1.33 lakh crore, with disbursements rising 32% to ₹16,545 crore
- Profit After Tax (PAT) increased 21% YoY to ₹665 crore with a healthy ROA of 2.3%
- Gross NPA and Net NPA stood at 0.27% and 0.11% respectively, reflecting superior asset quality
- Cost of funds improved by 50 bps YoY to 7.3%, while gross spreads normalized at 1.8%
- Operating efficiency improved with Opex to Net Total Income (NTI) at 19%, down from 19.8% YoY
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited has made the audio recording of its Q3 FY2026 earnings conference call available to the public. The call was conducted on February 2, 2026, following the release of financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. This disclosure is part of the company's regulatory compliance to ensure all investors have access to management's commentary. The recording provides insights into the company's operational performance and strategic outlook for the upcoming periods.
- Conference call held on February 2, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. IST regarding Q3 FY26 results.
- Audio recording is hosted on the company's official investor relations website for public access.
- The filing follows the presentation shared with exchanges earlier on the same day.
- Complies with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Bajaj Housing Finance has approved the appointment of Shri Ajay Kumar Choudhary as an Independent Director for a five-year term effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Choudhary is a veteran central banker with over 30 years of experience at the RBI, where he retired as Executive Director in October 2023. He currently serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). This high-profile appointment is expected to significantly bolster the company's regulatory compliance and strategic oversight in the FinTech and housing finance sectors.
- Appointment of Shri Ajay Kumar Choudhary as Independent Director for a 5-year term starting March 1, 2026.
- Mr. Choudhary previously served as Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) until October 2023.
- Currently holds the position of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board at NPCI.
- Expertise includes Banking Regulation, Supervision, FinTech, and the implementation of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
- The appointment is subject to the approval of the company's members.
Bajaj Housing Finance reported a strong Q3 FY26 with a 21% YoY increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to ₹665 crore. Assets Under Management (AUM) grew by 23% YoY to reach ₹1,33,412 crore, supported by a 32% surge in quarterly disbursements. Asset quality remains exceptionally healthy with GNPA at 0.27% and NNPA at 0.11%. The company maintained steady margins with a Net Interest Margin (NIM) of 4.0% despite a slight moderation in gross spreads due to policy rate transmissions.
- AUM grew 23% YoY to ₹1,33,412 Cr, while disbursements rose 32% YoY to ₹16,545 Cr
- Profit After Tax (PAT) increased 21% YoY to ₹665 Cr with an annualized RoA of 2.3% and RoE of 12.3%
- Asset quality remains best-in-class with GNPA at 0.27% and NNPA at 0.11%
- Net Interest Margin (NIM) held steady at 4.0% while Opex to NTI improved to 19.0%
- Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) stands strong at 23.15% with a Tier-1 capital of 22.69%
Bajaj Housing Finance reported a solid performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with Profit After Tax (PAT) growing 21.3% year-on-year to ₹664.89 crore. Total revenue from operations increased by 17.8% to ₹2,885.93 crore, primarily driven by strong interest income of ₹2,697.30 crore. While profitability remains robust, impairment on financial instruments rose to ₹56.35 crore from ₹35.47 crore in the same quarter last year. The company also strengthened its board by appointing Ajay Kumar Choudhary as an Independent Director for a five-year term.
- Net Profit (PAT) increased 21.3% YoY to ₹664.89 crore in Q3 FY26
- Total Revenue from operations grew 17.8% YoY to ₹2,885.93 crore
- Interest income rose to ₹2,697.30 crore compared to ₹2,321.96 crore in the year-ago period
- Impairment on financial instruments increased to ₹56.35 crore from ₹35.47 crore YoY
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved to ₹0.80 from ₹0.66 in Q3 FY25
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited has successfully allotted 50,000 Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. The issue raised a total of Rs 500 crore with a face value of Rs 1,00,000 per debenture. These instruments carry a fixed coupon rate of 7.25% per annum and have a tenure of 1,096 days, maturing in January 2029. This fundraise is part of the company's routine capital-raising activities to support its ongoing lending operations and manage liquidity.
- Allotment of 50,000 NCDs aggregating to a total issue size of Rs 500 crore
- Fixed coupon rate of 7.25% per annum with annual interest payment frequency
- Instrument tenure of 1,096 days with final maturity scheduled for January 22, 2029
- Secured by a first pari-passu charge on book debts and loan receivables with 1.0x cover
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BAJAJHFL) has been assigned an ESG rating of 67 by ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited. This rating was prepared independently by the agency using data available in the public domain, rather than through a formal engagement by the company. The disclosure is part of the regulatory requirements under SEBI Listing Regulations. While the score provides a baseline for ESG performance, it reflects an unsolicited third-party evaluation of the firm's sustainability practices.
- Assigned an ESG rating of 67 by ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited
- Rating was conducted independently based on publicly available information
- The company did not formally engage the agency for this specific assessment
- Disclosure made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BAJAJHFL) has officially scheduled its earnings conference call to discuss financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The call is set for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:15 PM IST. Senior leadership, including Managing Director Atul Jain and CFO Gaurav Kalani, will participate to provide insights into the company's quarterly performance. This is a standard regulatory notification following SEBI disclosure requirements.
- Conference call for Q3 FY26 results scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 18:15 IST.
- Key management participants include MD Atul Jain and CFO Gaurav Kalani.
- Universal dial-in numbers provided are +91 22 6280 1259 and +91 22 7115 8160.
- The call will address financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2025.
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited has successfully allotted 50,000 Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. The total issue size aggregates to Rs 508.4980 crore with a face value of Rs 1,00,000 per debenture. These instruments carry a coupon rate of 7.10% per annum and are scheduled for maturity on October 16, 2028. This fundraise is a routine activity for the housing finance company to support its ongoing lending operations and manage liquidity.
- Allotment of 50,000 NCDs aggregating to Rs 508.4980 crore on a private placement basis.
- Coupon rate fixed at 7.10% p.a. with a residual tenure of 1008 days.
- Debentures are secured by a first pari-passu charge on book debts and loan receivables with 1.00x cover.
- The instruments will be listed on the Wholesale Debt Market Segment of BSE Limited.
- Maturity date is set for October 16, 2028, with annual interest payments.
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited has filed its quarterly compliance report under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The report, issued by KFin Technologies Limited, covers the quarter ended December 31, 2025. It confirms that no securities were received for dematerialization during this period. This is a standard administrative filing required for listed entities to ensure the integrity of the shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Registrar KFin Technologies confirmed zero securities were received for dematerialization.
- No physical certificates were mutilated or cancelled during the reporting period.
- The filing confirms adherence to SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BAJAJHFL) reported a robust 23% year-on-year growth in Assets Under Management (AUM), reaching ₹1,33,400 crore as of December 31, 2025. Gross disbursements for Q3 FY26 stood at approximately ₹16,535 crore, a significant jump from ₹12,571 crore in the same quarter last year. The company's loan assets also increased to ₹1,17,290 crore from ₹95,570 crore in the previous year. This provisional update indicates strong momentum in the housing finance segment ahead of the full quarterly results.
- Gross disbursements increased by 31.5% YoY to ₹16,535 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Assets Under Management (AUM) grew 23% YoY to reach ₹1,33,400 crore.
- The company added approximately ₹6,652 crore to its AUM during the third quarter alone.
- Loan Assets (AR) rose to ₹1,17,290 crore, compared to ₹95,570 crore as of December 2024.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Assets Under Management (AUM) grew 26% YoY to INR 1,14,684 Cr in FY2025. Segment-wise AUM growth in Q2 FY2026 was: Home Loans (HL) 19%, Loan Against Property (LAP) 29%, Lease Rental Discounting (LRD) 35%, and Developer Financing (DF) 25%.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company operates across 176 locations with a network of 220 branches. Expansion is focused on deepening presence in existing markets and emerging ones, with NCR and Northern India locations becoming operational in FY2025.
Profitability Margins
Net Interest Income (NII) grew 20% to INR 3,007 Cr in FY2025. Profit After Tax (PAT) rose 25% to INR 2,163 Cr in FY2025 and grew 19% in H1 FY2026. Annualized Return on Assets (ROA) stood at 2.3% and Return on Equity (ROE) at 12.2% as of Q2 FY2026.
EBITDA Margin
Pre-impairment operating profit grew 28% to INR 2,850 Cr in FY2025. Operating efficiency improved as Opex to Net Total Income (NTI) ratio decreased from 24.0% in FY2024 to 20.8% in FY2025, and further to 19.6% in Q2 FY2026.
Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company maintains a healthy Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 26.12% as of Q2 FY2026 to support growth.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains the highest possible credit rating (CRISIL AAA). Cost of Funds (CoF) dropped by 50 bps YoY to 7.4% in Q2 FY2026, while portfolio yield moderated to 9.3%.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Debt capital is the primary 'raw material', consisting of NCDs, Term Loans (INR 7,000 Cr), NHB Refinance (INR 2,894 Cr), and Commercial Paper (INR 3,550 Cr).
Import Sources
Sourced from domestic capital markets, commercial banks, and the National Housing Bank (NHB).
Key Suppliers
Key providers of capital include the National Housing Bank (NHB) and various commercial banks for term loans and credit lines.
Capacity Expansion
Current network includes 220 branches across 176 locations. The company is rapidly scaling its developer financing and prime home loan teams to increase market penetration.
Raw Material Costs
Cost of Funds (CoF) was 7.4% in Q2 FY2026, a 34 bps sequential drop. Procurement strategy involves a balanced mix of floating and fixed-rate liabilities to optimize costs.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Opex to NTI ratio improved to 20.8% in FY2025 from 24.0% in FY2024, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency through digitalization.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is handled through 220 branches and an Approved Project Finance (APF) network of over 8,300 projects.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
21-23%
Growth Strategy
Strategy involves increasing market share in incremental home loan originations to 5% (from ~2.7%), optimizing product mix with 2-3% movements between HL, LRD, DF, and LAP, and reducing Opex to NTI to 14-15% through end-to-end digitalization.
Products & Services
Home Loans (HL), Lease Rental Discounting (LRD), Developer Financing (DF), and Loan Against Property (LAP).
Brand Portfolio
Bajaj Housing Finance, Bajaj Group.
New Products/Services
Expansion into Non-Prime Home Loans and deepening Developer Financing to enhance overall portfolio returns.
Market Expansion
Deepening presence in 176 existing locations and expanding into Northern India and NCR hubs.
Market Share & Ranking
Current incremental home loan market share is approximately 2.5-2.7%, with a target to reach 5%.
Strategic Alliances
Maintains assignment transactions with multiple partners, with an outstanding assigned portfolio of INR 15,171 Cr as of March 2025.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The home loan industry grew at a 13.7% CAGR (FY20-25) and is expected to grow at 14-16% CAGR through FY2028, reaching a size of INR 60-63 Lakh Cr.
Competitive Landscape
The prime segment is highly competitive and dominated by banks; BHFL competes by leveraging its parent group's brand and active treasury management.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on the 'Bajaj' brand trust, the lowest cost of funds in the HFC sector, and a massive APF network of 8,300+ projects which provides unique customer access.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to interest rate cycles; a 15-20 bps margin decline is anticipated due to market competition and interest rate movements.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward prime retail and commercial segments (LRD/DF) where customers seek competitive interest rates and fast processing.
Geopolitical Risks
Minimal impact as operations are entirely domestic within the Indian housing market.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to RBI and NHB regulations. The company must comply with Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms, requiring the promoter (Bajaj Finance Ltd) to divest up to 2% (166.6 million shares) by February 2026.
Taxation Policy Impact
Standard corporate tax applies; fiscal 2025 PAT was INR 2,163 Cr.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Limited seasoning of the portfolio due to rapid recent growth (26% AUM growth) makes long-term asset quality a key monitorable.
Geographic Concentration Risk
While expanding, the company is currently deepening its presence in 176 locations, with new operations in NCR and North India.
Third Party Dependencies
Relies on a network of intermediaries and 8,300+ approved projects for customer sourcing.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by aggressive digitalization strategy aiming to reduce Opex to NTI to 14-15%.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Gross NPA is very low at 0.29% (FY2025) and 0.26% (Q2 FY2026), with a Provisioning Coverage Ratio (PCR) of 60.3%.