<h1>JM Financial Charts Path For Robust Future Growth</h1>

Ashwin Thakker

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  • Sales Outlook:
    • Home loan book targets INR5,000 crores in 2 years and INR10,000 crores by FY30, with a 15-20% annual growth expected for cash flow-backed real estate loans.
    • Capital Markets has an INR1 lakh crore IPO transaction pipeline, potentially generating INR500-750 crores in revenue. The Corporate Advisory and Capital Markets segment targets a minimum of 20% sales growth for FY26.
    • Wealth Management anticipates continuous year-on-year growth, and revenue flow from the syndication/private markets business is expected within the next 3 quarters.
  • Margin Outlook:
    • Wealth Management margins are projected to improve as new hires become productive and operating leverage is realized.
    • The net yield on equity AUM aims to exceed 30 basis points within 6-12 months (from current 25-27 basis points).
    • Overall strategy prioritizes risk-adjusted returns and stable income streams to mitigate business cyclicality.

JM Financial reported its highest-ever operating PAT of nearly INR454 crores for Q1 FY26, reflecting strong performance across all business units. This impressive result provides a solid foundation for the company’s forward-looking strategy. Management outlined ambitious guidance for sales expansion, margin improvement, and strategic investments across its diverse financial services portfolio, signaling a period of sustained growth ahead.

Driving Revenue Growth

JM Financial is poised for significant revenue expansion across key segments. In the home loan business, the company targets growing its loan book to INR5,000 crores within two years and INR10,000 crores by fiscal year 2030. Management clarified,

“You can comfortably assume that real estate should be able to grow at a 15% to 20% loan book growth on cash flow backed comfortably year-on-year for the next 2 to 3 years.”

The capital markets division anticipates robust activity, reporting a pipeline of INR1 lakh crore worth of IPO transactions. This could translate into

“anywhere between INR500 crores to INR750 crores”

in revenue if market conditions remain favorable. The firm aims for at least 20% growth in Corporate Advisory and Capital Markets sales for FY26, leveraging its leading market share and strong advisory pipeline. Wealth Management is also in an “investing phase,” with expectations for consistent year-on-year growth.

Enhancing Profitability and Strategic Stability

The company’s focus extends beyond top-line growth to sustainable profitability. While wealth management margins are currently lower due to significant investments in headcount and expansion, the management expects improvement. As Nishit Shah noted,

“So as the teams start building out the revenues, the operating leverage will also kick in and you will see the margins improve.”

The net yield on equity AUM is targeted to cross 30 basis points within six to twelve months, up from the current 25-27 basis points.

Strategically, JM Financial is building a more stable business model. Vishal Kampani emphasized a commitment to risk-adjusted returns, stating,

“We will not take any step where the risk-adjusted returns are lower.”

This disciplined approach, informed by past cycles, aims to balance growth with balance sheet integrity. The firm continues to invest in cross-selling opportunities and building a full-service investment bank to diversify and secure long-term recurring revenue streams.

JM Financial’s Q1 FY26 results and forward-looking guidance paint a picture of strategic ambition and careful execution. The company is actively pursuing growth in its loan book, capital markets, and wealth management while maintaining a disciplined approach to profitability and risk. With significant investments in talent and a robust pipeline, JM Financial aims for sustained expansion and enhanced shareholder value in India’s evolving financial landscape.

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