{"id":242240,"date":"2026-09-11T08:50:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T03:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=242240"},"modified":"2026-09-11T08:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T03:20:46","slug":"retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/","title":{"rendered":"This Retail Lending NBFC Stock Rises 82% Since Listing: How a Legacy Clean-Up Paid Off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Piramal Finance: approx Rs 2,296 close (10 Sep 2026), up 82.40% since Nov 2025 listing. Q1 FY27 PAT Rs 461 Cr, up 67%. AUM Rs 1,06,940 Cr. Mcap approx Rs 54,700 Cr.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">Piramal Finance is the retail lending NBFC stock that has gained 82.40% since relisting in November 2025. The rally came from a jump in profit to Rs 1,506 crore in FY26, a loan book that is 85% retail and a legacy book cut to 2% of AUM. The stock now trades near Rs 2,310, close to its record high and most analyst targets, while ROE is still around 6.5%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This retail lending NBFC stock has turned Rs 1 lakh into approximately Rs 1.82 lakh since it listed in November 2025. The share has gained 82.40% since relisting, a figure that ranked 15th on the 1-year return table of a screen of 101 large-cap and mid-cap NSE stocks as of 10 September 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The company is <strong><a href='https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/piramalfin\/piramal-finance-ltd-share-price-today'>Piramal Finance Ltd<\/a> (NSE: PIRAMALFIN)<\/strong>, the lender created when Piramal Enterprises merged into its housing finance subsidiary. The Piramal Finance share price closed at approximately Rs 2,296 on 10 September 2026 and traded near Rs 2,310 on 11 September, giving a market capitalisation of around Rs 54,700 crore. This retail lending NBFC stock relisted on 7 November 2025 at Rs 1,260, so it does not yet have a full 1-year trading history.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#How_Much_Has_This_Retail_Lending_NBFC_Stock_Returned_Since_Listing\" title=\"How Much Has This Retail Lending NBFC Stock Returned Since Listing?\">How Much Has This Retail Lending NBFC Stock Returned Since Listing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Why_Did_This_Retail_Lending_NBFC_Stock_Rise_82_Since_Listing\" title=\"Why Did This Retail Lending NBFC Stock Rise 82% Since Listing?\">Why Did This Retail Lending NBFC Stock Rise 82% Since Listing?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#1_A_Sharp_Profit_Turnaround\" title=\"1. A Sharp Profit Turnaround\">1. A Sharp Profit Turnaround<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#2_Retail_Loans_Now_Dominate_the_Book\" title=\"2. Retail Loans Now Dominate the Book\">2. Retail Loans Now Dominate the Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#3_The_Legacy_Book_Has_Shrunk_to_About_2\" title=\"3. The Legacy Book Has Shrunk to About 2%\">3. The Legacy Book Has Shrunk to About 2%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#4_Wider_Margins_and_Lower_Costs\" title=\"4. Wider Margins and Lower Costs\">4. Wider Margins and Lower Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#5_Stable_Asset_Quality\" title=\"5. Stable Asset Quality\">5. Stable Asset Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#6_Institutions_Kept_Buying\" title=\"6. Institutions Kept Buying\">6. Institutions Kept Buying<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Retail_Lending_NBFC_Stock_Financials_Quarterly_Trend\" title=\"Retail Lending NBFC Stock Financials: Quarterly Trend\">Retail Lending NBFC Stock Financials: Quarterly Trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Valuation_and_Shareholding_of_This_Retail_Lending_NBFC_Stock\" title=\"Valuation and Shareholding of This Retail Lending NBFC Stock\">Valuation and Shareholding of This Retail Lending NBFC Stock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#What_Are_the_Risks_for_This_Retail_Lending_NBFC_Stock\" title=\"What Are the Risks for This Retail Lending NBFC Stock?\">What Are the Risks for This Retail Lending NBFC Stock?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Return_Ratios_Still_Lag_Peers\" title=\"Return Ratios Still Lag Peers\">Return Ratios Still Lag Peers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Further_Equity_Dilution\" title=\"Further Equity Dilution\">Further Equity Dilution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Credit_Risk_in_Unsecured_Products\" title=\"Credit Risk in Unsecured Products\">Credit Risk in Unsecured Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Funding_Costs_and_Wholesale_Exposure\" title=\"Funding Costs and Wholesale Exposure\">Funding Costs and Wholesale Exposure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Piramal_Finance_Share_Analyst_View\" title=\"Piramal Finance Share: Analyst View\">Piramal Finance Share: Analyst View<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Piramal_Finance_Share_Price_Target\" title=\"Piramal Finance Share Price Target\">Piramal Finance Share Price Target<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Which_retail_lending_NBFC_stock_rose_82_since_listing\" title=\"Which retail lending NBFC stock rose 82% since listing?\">Which retail lending NBFC stock rose 82% since listing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Why_did_Piramal_Finance_share_price_rise_so_much\" title=\"Why did Piramal Finance share price rise so much?\">Why did Piramal Finance share price rise so much?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#When_did_Piramal_Finance_list_on_NSE\" title=\"When did Piramal Finance list on NSE?\">When did Piramal Finance list on NSE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#What_were_Piramal_Finance_Q1_FY27_results\" title=\"What were Piramal Finance Q1 FY27 results?\">What were Piramal Finance Q1 FY27 results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#What_is_the_Piramal_Finance_share_price_target\" title=\"What is the Piramal Finance share price target?\">What is the Piramal Finance share price target?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Is_this_retail_lending_NBFC_stock_overvalued\" title=\"Is this retail lending NBFC stock overvalued?\">Is this retail lending NBFC stock overvalued?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Did_Piramal_Finance_raise_money_through_a_QIP\" title=\"Did Piramal Finance raise money through a QIP?\">Did Piramal Finance raise money through a QIP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-lending-nbfc-stock-rises-82-percent-since-listing\/#Should_I_invest_in_this_retail_lending_NBFC_stock_after_the_rally\" title=\"Should I invest in this retail lending NBFC stock after the rally?\">Should I invest in this retail lending NBFC stock after the rally?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Has_This_Retail_Lending_NBFC_Stock_Returned_Since_Listing\"><\/span><strong>How Much Has This Retail Lending NBFC Stock Returned Since Listing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This retail lending NBFC stock is up 82.40% since its relisting, which is the headline number. Because trading began only on 7 November 2025, the screen&#8217;s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year columns all show the same since-listing gain, so we label it accurately below.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how this retail lending NBFC stock has performed across time frames, with its rank in the screen of 101 NSE stocks:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Return (%)<\/th>\n<th>Rank (out of 101)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Month<\/td>\n<td>8.68%<\/td>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 Months<\/td>\n<td>24.31%<\/td>\n<td>56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Since Listing (7 Nov 2025)<\/td>\n<td>82.40%<\/td>\n<td>15 (1-year table)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3 Years \/ 5 Years<\/td>\n<td>Not applicable (listed Nov 2025)<\/td>\n<td>Not applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Returns are simple price changes and are not annualised. There has been no split or bonus since listing, so the gain in this retail lending NBFC stock reflects real price appreciation. The company did issue new shares through a QIP in August 2026 at Rs 2,110 each, which diluted existing holders but did not distort the price series.<\/p>\n<p>The path was not a straight line. After an upper-circuit debut, this retail lending NBFC stock slipped to a low in the Rs 1,235 to Rs 1,260 zone, then climbed steadily with each quarterly result. It touched a record near Rs 2,326 in September 2026 and now trades within about 1% of that peak.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Did_This_Retail_Lending_NBFC_Stock_Rise_82_Since_Listing\"><\/span><strong>Why Did This Retail Lending NBFC Stock Rise 82% Since Listing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This retail lending NBFC stock rose 82% because profits jumped far faster than the market expected while the risky legacy loan book almost disappeared. Better margins, cleaner asset quality and heavy buying by domestic funds added fuel. Each driver below is visible in reported numbers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A_Sharp_Profit_Turnaround\"><\/span><strong>1. A Sharp Profit Turnaround<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Consolidated net profit rose to approximately Rs 1,506 crore in FY26 from Rs 485 crore in FY25, a jump of around 210%. The March 2026 quarter alone delivered Rs 502 crore, up about 390% from Rs 102 crore a year earlier, and this retail lending NBFC stock hit a then record high the day those numbers came out.<\/p>\n<p>The momentum carried into FY27. Q1 FY27 profit came in at Rs 461 crore, up approximately 67% from Rs 276 crore, while net interest income rose 43% to Rs 1,442 crore. For a retail lending NBFC stock that spent years reporting losses and write-downs, consistent quarterly profit growth changed the investment debate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Retail_Loans_Now_Dominate_the_Book\"><\/span><strong>2. Retail Loans Now Dominate the Book<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Total assets under management reached approximately Rs 1,06,940 crore in June 2026, up 25% on the year. Retail loans made up Rs 91,249 crore, or about 85% of the book, and grew 32%. Five years ago the portfolio behind this retail lending NBFC stock was overwhelmingly wholesale real estate lending.<\/p>\n<p>The product mix now spans home loans, loans against property, used car loans, business loans and personal loans across more than 500 branches. That granular, retail-first shape is the main reason the market now values this retail lending NBFC stock differently from the old conglomerate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Legacy_Book_Has_Shrunk_to_About_2\"><\/span><strong>3. The Legacy Book Has Shrunk to About 2%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The legacy wholesale book, largely made up of older real estate exposures, fell to approximately Rs 2,047 crore in Q1 FY27. That is about 94% lower than in March 2022 and just 2% of total AUM. As this book ran down for the retail lending NBFC stock, the drag from provisions and write-offs faded, which is why reported profit climbed so quickly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Wider_Margins_and_Lower_Costs\"><\/span><strong>4. Wider Margins and Lower Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Net interest margin expanded to around 6.5% in Q1 FY27, up 47 basis points on the year, while the average cost of borrowing held near 8.8%. For this retail lending NBFC stock, operating costs fell to 3.5% of AUM, and the cost-to-income ratio improved to 52.5% from 65.6% a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Management has credited automation and AI tools for part of this efficiency, saying more than half of new software code is now machine generated. For a retail lending NBFC stock, falling costs per rupee of loans can lift return ratios meaningfully over time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Stable_Asset_Quality\"><\/span><strong>5. Stable Asset Quality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gross NPA eased to about 2.4% in Q1 FY27 from 2.8% a year earlier, and retail loans overdue by more than 90 days stayed near 0.6%. Credit cost held at around 1.6% of AUM. Stable asset quality during rapid growth gave investors in this retail lending NBFC stock confidence that the loan expansion is not being bought with weaker underwriting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Institutions_Kept_Buying\"><\/span><strong>6. Institutions Kept Buying<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Domestic institutions raised their stake from 14.46% in September 2025 to 21.21% by August 2026. In the August 2026 QIP, the company raised approximately Rs 2,100 crore at Rs 2,110 per share, with large domestic mutual funds and global asset managers participating. Promoters have also proposed Rs 1,750 crore through warrants, subject to approvals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for Live Fundamentals of High-Return Stocks<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retail_Lending_NBFC_Stock_Financials_Quarterly_Trend\"><\/span><strong>Retail Lending NBFC Stock Financials: Quarterly Trend<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The quarterly numbers show why this retail lending NBFC stock re-rated. Profit has risen in most quarters since listing, and the latest quarter is well ahead of the same period last year.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Quarter<\/th>\n<th>Revenue (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th>Net Profit (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th>Net Profit YoY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Q1 FY26 (Jun 2025)<\/td>\n<td>2,639<\/td>\n<td>276<\/td>\n<td>NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Q2 FY26 (Sep 2025)<\/td>\n<td>2,872<\/td>\n<td>327<\/td>\n<td>Up approx 100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Q3 FY26 (Dec 2025)<\/td>\n<td>2,918<\/td>\n<td>401<\/td>\n<td>Up approx 928%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Q4 FY26 (Mar 2026)<\/td>\n<td>3,424<\/td>\n<td>502<\/td>\n<td>Up approx 390%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Q1 FY27 (Jun 2026)<\/td>\n<td>3,368<\/td>\n<td>461<\/td>\n<td>Up approx 67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Figures for this retail lending NBFC stock are consolidated. The very high year-on-year growth rates for Q3 and Q4 FY26 come from a low base, when legacy provisions weighed on earnings. The Q1 FY27 growth of 67% is a cleaner measure of the underlying trend.<\/p>\n<p>For the full year FY26, net worth stood at approximately Rs 28,191 crore and capital adequacy at 19.8%. Management has guided for around 25% AUM growth and roughly 50% profit growth in FY27, with a return on AUM of about 2.5% by the exit quarter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuation_and_Shareholding_of_This_Retail_Lending_NBFC_Stock\"><\/span><strong>Valuation and Shareholding of This Retail Lending NBFC Stock<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This retail lending NBFC stock trades at approximately 32 times trailing earnings and around 1.77 times book value, with book value per share near Rs 1,305. Return on equity was about 5.6% in FY26 and around 6.5% on an annualised basis in Q1 FY27, which is still modest for a lender.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Sep 2025<\/th>\n<th>Dec 2025<\/th>\n<th>Mar 2026<\/th>\n<th>Jun 2026<\/th>\n<th>Aug 2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Promoters<\/td>\n<td>46.16%<\/td>\n<td>46.16%<\/td>\n<td>46.16%<\/td>\n<td>46.16%<\/td>\n<td>44.22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FIIs<\/td>\n<td>15.10%<\/td>\n<td>15.57%<\/td>\n<td>14.63%<\/td>\n<td>15.45%<\/td>\n<td>15.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DIIs<\/td>\n<td>14.46%<\/td>\n<td>16.26%<\/td>\n<td>18.80%<\/td>\n<td>18.63%<\/td>\n<td>21.21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Public and Others<\/td>\n<td>24.27%<\/td>\n<td>22.00%<\/td>\n<td>20.40%<\/td>\n<td>19.76%<\/td>\n<td>18.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The August 2026 dip in promoter holding reflects dilution from the QIP rather than promoter selling. Retail shareholders fell from about 2.32 lakh to 1.95 lakh over the period, while domestic funds absorbed much of the supply of this retail lending NBFC stock.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Risks_for_This_Retail_Lending_NBFC_Stock\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Risks for This Retail Lending NBFC Stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main risk for this retail lending NBFC stock is that the price already reflects much of the expected improvement. Several other factors could also weigh on returns.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Return_Ratios_Still_Lag_Peers\"><\/span><strong>Return Ratios Still Lag Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For this retail lending NBFC stock, an ROE of around 6.5% is far below the mid-teen levels that established retail lenders deliver. The valuation assumes the company reaches its 3% return on assets goal, and a delay would leave the stock looking expensive at 32 times earnings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_Equity_Dilution\"><\/span><strong>Further Equity Dilution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The proposed Rs 1,750 crore promoter warrant issue would add more shares on top of the August QIP. More capital supports growth but spreads earnings over a larger base, which can cap per-share returns for a retail lending NBFC stock in the near term.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit_Risk_in_Unsecured_Products\"><\/span><strong>Credit Risk in Unsecured Products<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this retail lending NBFC stock, personal loans, business loans and used vehicle loans carry higher risk than home loans. Credit cost of 1.6% is stable today, but a slowdown in consumer credit or rising stress in small businesses could push it higher. The CEO has also cautioned about macro risks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Funding_Costs_and_Wholesale_Exposure\"><\/span><strong>Funding Costs and Wholesale Exposure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a retail lending NBFC stock, the company depends on borrowings, so higher interest rates would squeeze margins. The newer wholesale book of about Rs 13,238 crore and the remaining legacy assets still carry concentration risk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track the Piramal Finance share price live<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piramal_Finance_Share_Analyst_View\"><\/span><strong>Piramal Finance Share: Analyst View<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Analysts broadly like the turnaround, but most price targets now sit close to where this retail lending NBFC stock trades. In July 2026, the stock closed around Rs 2,278, and the average target across about 10 analysts was roughly Rs 2,289 to Rs 2,297, with a consensus rating of outperform.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piramal_Finance_Share_Price_Target\"><\/span><strong>Piramal Finance Share Price Target<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most recent verified Piramal Finance share price target from a foreign brokerage is Rs 2,300, raised from Rs 1,940 in July 2026, with a hold rating. A domestic brokerage set a Piramal Finance share price target of Rs 2,220 with a buy rating in April 2026, and it has already been crossed.<\/p>\n<p>With the Piramal Finance share price near Rs 2,310, the stock trades at or above most published targets. That means further gains depend on fresh upgrades, which would likely need another strong quarter. On the downside, the QIP price of Rs 2,110 is a level investors will watch.<\/p>\n<p>Any target for a retail lending NBFC stock should be read as an estimate, not a promise. Watch Q2 FY27 profit, credit cost trends and progress on the warrant issue before relying on any target.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This retail lending NBFC stock has gained 82.40% since its November 2025 relisting, driven by a profit turnaround, an 85% retail loan book, a near-complete legacy clean-up and strong fund buying. The Piramal Finance share price now trades close to its record high, and this retail lending NBFC stock sits near analyst targets.<\/p>\n<p>The business case is improving, but ROE of around 6.5% and further dilution mean patience is needed. Investors tracking this retail lending NBFC stock should focus on return ratios and asset quality over the next few quarters rather than chasing the recent rally.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information and may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data independently before making any investment decision. Past returns do not guarantee future returns. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_retail_lending_NBFC_stock_rose_82_since_listing\"><\/span><strong>Which retail lending NBFC stock rose 82% since listing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Piramal Finance (NSE: PIRAMALFIN) is the retail lending NBFC stock that gained 82.40% since its relisting on 7 November 2025, as of 10 September 2026. It ranked 15th on the 1-year return table of a screen of 101 NSE stocks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_Piramal_Finance_share_price_rise_so_much\"><\/span><strong>Why did Piramal Finance share price rise so much?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Piramal Finance share price rose on a profit jump from Rs 485 crore in FY25 to Rs 1,506 crore in FY26, a retail-heavy loan book and a legacy book cut to about 2% of AUM. Better margins and steady institutional buying also helped.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_did_Piramal_Finance_list_on_NSE\"><\/span><strong>When did Piramal Finance list on NSE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Piramal Finance relisted on 7 November 2025 at Rs 1,260 per share after Piramal Enterprises merged into it. Shareholders of Piramal Enterprises received one Piramal Finance share for every share they held.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Piramal_Finance_Q1_FY27_results\"><\/span><strong>What were Piramal Finance Q1 FY27 results?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Piramal Finance reported Q1 FY27 net profit of Rs 461 crore, up about 67% year on year. AUM grew 25% to approximately Rs 1,06,940 crore, and net interest margin rose to around 6.5%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Piramal_Finance_share_price_target\"><\/span><strong>What is the Piramal Finance share price target?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A foreign brokerage raised its Piramal Finance share price target to Rs 2,300 with a hold rating in July 2026, and a domestic brokerage has a Rs 2,220 target with a buy rating. The stock near Rs 2,310 already trades around these levels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_this_retail_lending_NBFC_stock_overvalued\"><\/span><strong>Is this retail lending NBFC stock overvalued?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> It trades at approximately 32 times trailing earnings and 1.77 times book value, while ROE is only around 6.5%. The valuation assumes return ratios improve sharply, so any slip in execution could hurt the stock.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_Piramal_Finance_raise_money_through_a_QIP\"><\/span><strong>Did Piramal Finance raise money through a QIP?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, it raised approximately Rs 2,100 crore through a QIP at Rs 2,110 per share in August 2026. Promoters have also proposed a Rs 1,750 crore warrant issue, subject to approvals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_this_retail_lending_NBFC_stock_after_the_rally\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in this retail lending NBFC stock after the rally?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The 82% rally means much of the turnaround is priced in, and the stock trades near analyst targets. Staggered buying, a focus on ROE and asset quality trends, and advice from a SEBI-registered advisor are sensible steps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which retail lending NBFC stock rose 82% since listing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Piramal Finance (NSE: PIRAMALFIN) is the retail lending NBFC stock that gained 82.40% since its relisting on 7 November 2025, as of 10 September 2026. It ranked 15th on the 1-year return table of a screen of 101 NSE stocks.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why did Piramal Finance share price rise so much?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Piramal Finance share price rose on a profit jump from Rs 485 crore in FY25 to Rs 1,506 crore in FY26, a retail-heavy loan book and a legacy book cut to about 2% of AUM. 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