City Union Bank - Turnaround Underway On Multiple Fronts: Yes Securities

Yes Securities Report

We had been structurally cautious on City Union Bank Ltd. since we assumed coverage in June 2021 but we had upgraded to 'Buy' for the first time in February 2024. In this report, we take a closer look at the bank and feel confident regarding our upgrade due to the following key reasons:

1. Importantly, loan growth is set for a turnaround, driven by certain underlying factors, including

The “digital lending” initiative, to be begin with

Furthermore, the announcement of the new sales vertical heralds a change in narrative for growth strategy, over and above digital lending

It may further be noted that the rundown of the Kisan Credit Card book is complete and

Lastly, City Union Bank is also exploring co-lending tie-ups with non-banking financial company.

1. While non-performing loan cycle was extended for City Union Bank, the same seems to have ended, along with strong recovery performance

2. While margin has eroded over time, we find guidance for stable margin believable.

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