Question · Q2 2026
Jayant Kharote inquired about the credit card book's sequential growth, which appeared tepid despite strong issuances and spends, and asked about the mix of new card acquisitions (existing vs. new to bank).
Answer
Srinivasan Vaidyanathan (CFO) mentioned 1.5 million new card additions but noted the bank's caution on certain spend categories and credit lines for revolvers, leading to a decline in the revolver rate. Sashidhar Jagdishan (CEO) added that the bank strategically chose not to participate in some large e-commerce festival spends that did not make economic sense, impacting net receivables. Srinivasan Vaidyanathan (CFO) confirmed that the mix of new acquisitions remained consistent, with 65-75% being existing customers.