Product Quantum (Rs. Cr) Long Term Rating Short Term Rating
Bank Loan Ratings 70.00 ACUITE A- | Stable | Reaffirmed -
Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) 125.00 ACUITE A- | Stable | Assigned -
Non Convertible Debentures (NCD) 175.00 ACUITE A- | Stable | Reaffirmed -
Total Outstanding 370.00 - -
Total Withdrawn 0.00 - -
 

Rating Rationale

­Acuité has reaffirmed the long-term rating of ‘ACUITE A-’ (read as ACUITE A minus) on the Rs.70.00 Cr. bank facility of ­Arman Financial Services Limited (AFSL). The outlook is 'Stable'.

Acuité has reaffirmed the long-term rating of ‘ACUITE A-’ (read as ACUITE A minus) on the Rs.175.00 Cr. NCD facility of ­Arman Financial Services Limited (AFSL). The outlook is 'Stable'.

Acuité has assigned the long-term rating of ‘ACUITE A-’ (read as ACUITE A minus) on the Rs.125.00 Cr. Proposed NCD facility of ­Arman Financial Services Limited (AFSL). The outlook is 'Stable'.

Rationale for the rating.
The reaffirmation in the rating reflects a notable deterioration in asset quality and collection efficiency, driven by ongoing stress in the microfinance (MFI) segment. Profitability has weakened significantly, with PAT declining to Rs.52.07 Cr. in FY25 from Rs.173.57 Cr. in FY24, and a net loss of Rs.14.58 Cr. reported in Q1FY26. This decline is primarily attributed to elevated credit costs, which rose to Rs.264.10 Cr. in FY25 and Rs.66.52 Cr. in Q1FY26. Asset quality metrics have also deteriorated, with GNPA increasing to 3.45% in Q1FY26 from 2.91% in FY24, and the on-time portfolio dropping to 90.50% from 94.29%. Rising delinquencies and substantial write-offs (Rs.237.30 Cr. in FY25) further underscore the stress in the portfolio. Despite these challenges, the rating continues to factor in Arman Group’s established operational presence, strong capitalization (CAR at 37.34%, Tier I at 36.59%), and improved leverage profile (gearing reduced to 1.41x in FY25 from 2.12x in FY24). The company has also maintained healthy Net Interest Margins, which stood at 15.11% in FY25 and improved to 15.49% in Q1FY26.
Going forward, the company’s ability to restore profitability, strengthen asset quality, and maintain its capital structure will remain key rating sensitivities

Analytical Approach

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