Archive · 27 Sep 2025
MOFSL Sees 16% Upside for IDFC First Bank Shares
MOFSL, a financial company, thinks IDFC First Bank's stock could go up.
They talked to the bank's leaders and see good things happening, like more loans and deposits.
The bank aims for about 20% loan growth.
Retail deposits are growing and the bank is working on making its operations more efficient.
While the bank is doing well, some factors like the shrinking microfinance business may cause a decline in earnings.
The bank expects its profits to improve, and that the bank has a healthy capital buffer.
MOFSL maintained a 'Neutral' rating for IDFC First Bank with a target price of Rs 80.
IDFC First Bank's loan growth increased by 21% year-on-year in Q1 FY26.
Retail deposits account for 80% of customer deposits, with deposits growing 26% YoY in Q1 FY26.
Net interest margins (NIMs) decreased to 5.71% in Q1 FY26.
The credit-deposit (CD) ratio improved, falling to 93.4% in Q1 FY26.
- Who
- Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) and IDFC First Bank.
- What
- MOFSL reiterated a ‘Neutral’ call on IDFC First Bank shares.
- When
- Following Q1 FY26, and looking ahead to FY27-28.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- Based on discussions with bank leadership regarding growth prospects, asset quality, and profitability.
- Target Price (MOFSL)
- Rs 80
- Current Share Price
- Rs 68.60
- Potential Upside
- 16%
- Loan Growth (Q1 FY26)
- 21% YoY
- Deposit Growth (Q1 FY26)
- 26% YoY
- CASA Ratio
- 48%
- CD Ratio (Q1 FY26)
- 93.4%
- NIM (Q1 FY26)
- 5.71%
- Cost-to-Income Ratio Target
- 65% by Q4FY27
- GNPA (Q1 FY26)
- 1.97%