Federal Bank Gold Loan Analysis
Metric Movement Analysis
Gold Loan AUM ₹32,323 Cr (↑9% YoY, ↑3.4% QoQ) Steady growth in the gold loan portfolio, contributing significantly to the retail asset mix.
Gold Loan Yield 10.2% (for Q2 FY26) Healthy yield, though lower than pure-play gold financiers, reflecting the bank's diversified portfolio.
Gold Loan LTV 55.64% Conservative loan-to-value ratio, indicating a strong safety margin on the gold portfolio.
Gold Tonnage 57.05 tonnes (implied from book size and LTV) Substantial physical gold holdings, underlining the scale and security of the portfolio.
Return on Assets (RoA) 1.09% (↓ from 1.28% YoY) Modest YoY decline but improved from the previous quarter (1.00% in Q1), reflecting stabilized profitability.
Return on Equity (RoE) 11.01% (↓ from 13.65% YoY) Decline is consistent with the lower RoA, impacted by higher capital base and possibly compressed margins.
Capital Adequacy (CRAR) 15.71% (↓ from 16.4% YoY) Remains comfortably above the regulatory requirement, though slightly decreased due to business growth.

Federal Bank's gold loan business continues its steady growth, with a conservative LTV ensuring portfolio safety. The key profitability metrics (RoA and RoE) have moderated on a YoY basis but show sequential improvement, indicating a recovery trend. The bank maintains a solid capital position (CRAR ~15.7%), well above regulatory minima, supporting its ongoing growth initiatives.