• Profit after tax recorded at Rs. 146 million in FY25
• Q4 PAT surges 190% YoY to Rs. 69 million
• Sharp improvement in asset quality with Gross Stage 3 ratio down from 5.25% in FY24 to 1.86% in FY25.
One of Sri Lanka’s fastest growing finance companies, Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL), posted robust top and bottom-line performance for the financial year ended 31 March 2025.
Backed by strong demand across its lending segments and disciplined cost management initiatives, the Company posted a Profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 146 million in FY25, an increase of 41% over FY24. Total revenue rose 19% to Rs. 2.74 billion, with net interest income climbing 22% to Rs. 1.34 billion and other operating income up 91% to Rs. 296 million. Pre-Provisioning Operating Profit (PPOP) jumped 79% to Rs. 507 million, while total operating expenses grew a more restrained 17% following significant expansions in the company’s branch network and team strength. A continued sharp focus on credit and collection processes saw the company recording a very healthy Gross Stage 3 of 1.86% as of 31 March 2025, highlighting the quality of the company’s lending portfolio.
“Over the past year, Sri Lanka’s economy has shown welcome signs of stabilization, with price pressures easing and monetary policy supportive. True to our vision of creating a strong financial services business with the customer at its core, we at Mahindra Ideal Finance have been working hard to enhance our product suite and service capabilities – both physical and digital – while reinforcing a strong risk management framework and optimizing costs. Our business performance in FY 25 reflects that continued effort which is also illustrated into our credit ratings of AA-(lka) Outlook Stable by Fitch Ratings”.
“The recent liberalization of vehicle imports has further boosted our momentum, driving the strong financial results we’re announcing. Going forward, we will build on this foundation to serve all Sri Lankans inclusively and strive to deliver sustainable, long-term value for our stakeholders,” Mahindra Ideal Finance MD & CEO, Mufaddal Choonia said.
MIFL’s performance was driven by strong growth across all revenue streams – spanning gold loans, SME and business loans, leasing facilities for motorcars, SUVs, vans & commercial vehicles, two & three-wheelers and agriculture vehicles like tractors etc.
About Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited
Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL) is a licensed Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI), registered with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Since its founding, Mahindra Ideal Finance has grown to include an island wide network of 36 branches, providing customers with easy access to gold loans, SME & business loans, fixed deposits, leasing for motor vehicles and agricultural machinery and other financial services.
On July 8, 2021, the Company, which commenced operations as Ideal Finance Limited on March 26, 2012, was acquired by Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited, India, giving it the competent backing of a global financial services giant, and has assisted to transform the company into one of Sri Lanka’s foremost non-bank providers of financial services.
Mahindra Ideal Finance holds an “AA-(lka) Outlook Stable” rating from Fitch Ratings Lanka, while also having achieved the title of “Great Place to Work” for five consecutive years, which reflects the company’s welcoming open culture, dynamism and adaptability to quickly changing market conditions.
