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Alongside a decent set of numbers, the Mukesh Ambani-helmed financial services co. has articulated a long-term playbook that could reshape the competitive landscape of financial services.

Surprisingly strong metrics alongside aggressive expansion mask a lurking balance-sheet risk. Moreover, competition is not going to be kind to the retail giant any time soon.
The beleaguered lender outperformed larger rivals—and itself—on several metrics in FY26, but one-offs and a still weak retail engine keep its investors on edge.
Its lending business is doing the heavy lifting while payments and asset management lag, raising questions over its full-stack narrative.