Indostar Capital Finance Ltd
Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Finance
fundraise: Yesrevenue: Category 1margin: Category 3orderbook: No informationcapex: Yes
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- The transcript does not explicitly mention any current or expected order book or pending orders figures.
- The focus is on the financial performance, loan disbursements, asset quality, and operational efficiency.
- The company is expanding its branch network and increasing manpower to support business growth.
- The CV (Commercial Vehicle) loan book is expected to grow to approximately INR 9,500 crores.
- New product launches, such as SME micro loans, are being piloted to further expand the portfolio.
- Collections and resolution of legacy portfolios, including SR (Security Receipts) worth about INR 211 crores, are ongoing over the next 2-3 years.
- No specific data on order book or pending orders is provided in the available transcript.
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- IndoStar Capital Finance has filed a prospectus on July 29, 2024, for a public issue of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) aiming to raise around INR 300 crores (INR 150 crores + INR 150 crores).
- They have raised about INR 730 crores during the current quarter primarily from banks, including term loans from a public sector bank, private sector bank funds (WCDL), a large Private Term Credit (PTC), and some Commercial Papers (CPs).
- There are several sanctions from banks in the pipeline expected to fructify in August and September 2024.
- The company is confident that these combined sources will help secure funds at substantially lower rates, replacing existing high-cost NCD loans which will get repaid over the next 3-5 quarters.
- Cost of funds is expected to reduce further as transition from NCDs to bank funds progresses over the coming quarters.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- IndoStar Capital Finance is focusing on expanding operations, particularly in Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities, emphasizing the used commercial vehicle segment to leverage rural demand.
- The company has made significant investments in technology, including end-to-end loan origination driven by technology, and is launching a digital connector app to onboard connectors seamlessly.
- They are piloting a new SME micro loan product in Tamil Nadu, targeting INR 3 to 7 lakh loans against property, which will be rolled out further.
- Plans include increasing branch strength from 391 to around 460-470 by year-end and adding employees (about 482 added recently), including 60 for the SME business.
- They are pursuing a public issue of NCDs (about INR 300 crores planned), alongside raising funds from banks and other channels for growth and cost optimization.
- No specific mention of large capital expenditure projects, but focus is on strategic investments in technology, distribution expansion, and new product launches.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Total disbursements for Q1 FY '25 reached INR1,627 crores, showing 45.8% YoY growth.
- Expect strong revenue growth from increased yields, especially from shifting focus to smaller, higher-yield vehicles (pickups and small commercial vehicles).
- CV standalone business projected to reach around INR9,500 crores AUM, growing quarter-on-quarter.
- Housing Finance disbursements expected to moderate in Q1, then ramp up in Q2 and Q3, aiming to meet annual budget targets.
- Expansion of branch network planned from 391 to about 460-470 branches by year-end to support growth.
- New SME micro-loan products (INR3-7 lakh ticket size) being piloted, expected to scale up, aiding growth in underserved Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets.
- Revenue growth supported by increased insurance income and yield improvements (up ~70 bps over last 3 quarters).
- Operational efficiency and digital initiatives to sustain sales productivity and customer acquisition.
Overall, the company is optimistic about sustained growth in sales, revenue, and loan volumes.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Revenue growth is expected due to increasing yields, expanding business in Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets, and new insurance income streams starting February 2024, with INR15 crores approximately in the current quarter and expected continuation.
- Cost of funds is projected to reduce as cheaper bank loans replace higher-cost NCD borrowings, with incremental borrowing costs falling from 12.7% to around 10.5%.
- Operating expenses are stabilizing, with manpower additions primarily supporting SME business and branch expansions, but no significant new expenses anticipated.
- Credit costs are expected to remain steady at around 1.5% long term, supporting stable asset quality.
- Loan book growth continues, particularly in commercial vehicle (CV) financing, targeting INR9,500 crores standalone CV book, with 11% growth in Q1 FY '25 alone.
- Overall profitability is expected to improve from the current low ROE (~0.36%) due to yield enhancement, reduced funding costs, and stable operating expenses.
