MAS Financial Services Receives Credit Rating Actions from CARE Ratings on Multiple Instruments
CARE Ratings has taken comprehensive rating actions on MAS Financial Services' debt instruments, reaffirming CARE AA- (Stable) ratings on ₹8,600.00 crore bank facilities and assigning ratings to ₹400.00 crore new NCDs. The company reported strong business performance with consolidated disbursements rising to ₹10,112.00 crore in 9MFY26 and PAT increasing 18.00% to ₹271.00 crore. With consolidated AUM at ₹14,641.46 crore and comfortable capitalization at 22.84% CAR, the stable outlook reflects expectations of consistent growth while maintaining asset quality control.

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MAS Financial Services has received comprehensive credit rating actions from CARE Ratings Limited across its various debt instruments, with the rating agency taking multiple decisions including reaffirmations, new assignments, and withdrawal of ratings on fully redeemed facilities.
Rating Actions Overview
CARE Ratings has undertaken extensive rating actions covering the company's diverse funding instruments:
| Instrument Type | Amount (₹ crore) | Rating | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term bank facilities | 8,600.00 | CARE AA-; Stable | Reaffirmed |
| Non-convertible debentures | 400.00 | CARE AA-; Stable | Assigned |
| Non-convertible debentures | 275.00 | CARE AA-; Stable | Reaffirmed |
| Non-convertible debentures | 555.00 | CARE AA-; Stable | Reaffirmed |
| Non-convertible debentures | 350.00 | CARE AA-; Stable | Reaffirmed |
| Non-convertible debentures | 350.00 | CARE AA-; Stable | Reaffirmed |
| Non-convertible debentures | 500.00 | CARE AA-; Stable | Reaffirmed |
| Subordinated bonds | 100.00 | CARE AA-; Stable | Reaffirmed |
| Subordinated bonds | 100.00 | CARE AA-; Stable | Reaffirmed |
| Subordinated bonds | 200.00 | CARE AA-; Stable | Reaffirmed |
| Commercial paper | 250.00 | CARE A1+ | Reaffirmed |
The rating agency has withdrawn the rating on non-convertible debentures with ISIN INE348L07191, considering the full redemption of these facilities.
Business Performance and Growth
MAS Financial Services demonstrated steady business momentum during the nine-month period of FY26. The company's consolidated disbursements increased to ₹10,112.00 crore in 9MFY26 from ₹9,085.00 crore in 9MFY25, reflecting continued business expansion. Consolidated total income rose to ₹1,457.00 crore in 9MFY26 compared to ₹1,161.00 crore in 9MFY25, supported mainly by higher interest income.
The company's consolidated profit after tax for 9MFY26 stood at ₹271.00 crore, marking an 18.00% year-on-year increase from ₹231.00 crore in 9MFY25. At the consolidated level, the net interest margin improved to 5.48% in 9MFY26 from 5.43% in 9MFY25, supported by a larger loan book and higher investment income.
Portfolio Composition and Asset Quality
As of December 31, 2025, the company's consolidated assets under management stood at ₹14,641.46 crore, compared to ₹12,867.91 crore as of March 31, 2025. The portfolio composition reflects diversification across multiple lending segments:
| Segment | Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Micro enterprise loans | 38.00 |
| SME loans | 34.00 |
| Two-wheeler loans | 7.00 |
| Commercial vehicle loans | 7.00 |
| Salaried personal loans | 8.00 |
| Housing finance loans | 6.00 |
The company's asset quality parameters showed some moderation, with consolidated gross stage 3 and net stage 3 ratios at 2.47% and 1.64% respectively as of December 31, 2025, compared to 2.35% and 1.56% as of March 31, 2025.
Financial Metrics and Capitalization
MAS Financial Services maintained comfortable capitalization levels with a capital adequacy ratio of 22.84% and tier-I CAR of 21.48% as of December 31, 2025. The company's overall consolidated gearing and consolidated AUM to net worth stood at 3.47x and 5.03x respectively as of December 31, 2025.
| Financial Metric | 9MFY26 | 9MFY25 | FY25 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income (₹ crore) | 1,456.86 | 1,161.00 | 1,600.15 | 1,290.00 |
| PAT (₹ crore) | 271.34 | 231.00 | 313.98 | 254.00 |
| AUM (₹ crore) | 14,641.46 | - | 12,867.91 | 10,721.90 |
| ROMA (%) | 2.32 | 2.39 | 2.35 | 2.36 |
| ROTA (%) | 2.83 | 2.94 | 2.89 | 2.90 |
Rating Rationale and Outlook
CARE Ratings' stable outlook reflects expectations of consistent and profitable business growth in the near-to-medium term while maintaining asset quality parameters under control. The ratings factor in the company's healthy business uptick with diversified portfolio mix, comfortable capitalisation levels, and long-standing track record in the lending business.
However, the ratings are partially offset by the company's moderately concentrated customer base and geographic presence, with exposure to riskier segments. The company's operations span across 13 states with 208 branches at standalone level and 101 branches of its housing finance subsidiary, alongside 215 NBFC partnerships as of December 31, 2025.
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Historical Stock Returns for MAS Financial Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.92% | -3.79% | -9.59% | -3.50% | +25.51% | +5.10% |


































