Even as the management guidance remains optimistic, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services faced a challenging second quarter (Q2) of 2023–24 (FY24), marked by net interest margin (NIM) compression and a significant increase in credit costs, coupled with higher operating expenditure.
However, the management anticipates a boost in festival season sales, robust rural cash flows, a stable market share, and a diverse product portfolio, which are expected to result in over 20 per cent growth for the year, with a rebound in the second half (H2).
The portfolio mix is projected to shift towards higher-yielding pre-owned vehicles and tractor financing. NIM