Finance company Sundaram Finance announced Q1FY25 results: Standalone: Disbursements for Q1FY25 recorded a growth of 7% to Rs 6,908 crore as compared to Rs 6,489 crore registered in Q1FY24. The assets under management grew by 23% to Rs 45,671 crore as on 30th June 2024 as against Rs.37,255 crore as on 30th June 2023. Net interest income rose 20% in Q1FY25 as compared to Q1FY24. Profit from operations increased by 22% in Q1FY25 as compared to Q1FY24. Gross stage 3 as on 30th June 2024 stood at 1.56% with 47% provision cover as against 1.90% with provision cover of 48% as on 30th June 2023. Net stage 3 as on 30th June 2024 closed at 0.84% as against 1.00% as on 30th June 2023. The Gross and Net NPA, as per RBI’s asset classification norms for NBFCs, are 2.21% and 1.41% respectively as against 2.96% and 2.00% as of 30th June 2023. Cost to income ratio closed at 32.90% in Q1FY25 as against 35.18% in Q1FY24. Profit after tax registered a 9% rise in Q1FY25, with net profit at Rs 308 crore. The company had registered a net profit of Rs 281 crore in Q1FY24. Return on assets (ROA) for Q1FY25 closed at 2.38% as against 2.68% for Q1FY24. Return on equity (ROE) was at 13.6% for Q1FY25 as against 14.3% for Q1FY24. Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 19.3% (Tier I –16.2%) as of 30th June 2024 compared to 21.4% (Tier I – 17.0%) as of 30th June 2023. Consolidated: The assets under management (AUM) in our lending and general insurance businesses stood at Rs 69,234 crore as on 30 th June 2024 as against Rs 57,150 crore as on 30 th June 2023, a growth of 21%. The assets under management of our asset management business stood at Rs 80,565 crore as on 30 th June 2024 as against Rs 59,862 crore as on 30th June 2023, a growth of 35%. Profit after tax for Q1FY25 grew by 16% to Rs 435 crore as compared to Rs 375 crore in Q1FY24. Harsha Viji, Executive Vice Chairman of the firm said: “Team Sundaram has delivered a strong Q1FY25 despite lower-than-expected economic activity in the quarter. Assets under management grew by 23% to a new high of Rs 45,671 crore, net stage 3 assets closed at 0.84% and profit after tax recorded a 9% growth to Rs 308 crore over the prior year period. Our Group companies in asset management, general insurance and home finance have continued their trajectory from FY24 and recorded strong results. We continue to rely on our timetested approach of steady and sustainable growth with best-in-class asset quality and consistent profitability," Rajiv Lochan, Managing Director of the firm said: “As we expected, economic activity in Q1 was disrupted by the general elections as well as a particularly hot summer. We delivered a well-balanced GQP performance in a tough operating environment. Looking ahead, we expect seamless continuity in the policy agenda of the government at the centre and that economic activity will pick up through the rest of the year. Team Sundaram will continue to remain sharply focused on delivering the Sundaram experience to our customers, our people and all stakeholders,” Result PDF
Non-banking financial company Sundaram Finance announced Q4FY24 & FY24 results: Standalone Financial Highlights: Disbursements for FY24 recorded a growth of 25% to Rs 26,163 crore as compared to Rs 20,966 crore registered in FY23. Disbursements for Q4FY24 recorded a growth of 18% to Rs 6,209 crore as compared to Rs 5,259 crore in Q4FY23. The assets under management grew by 27% to Rs 43,987 crore as of March 31, 2024, and against Rs 34,552 crore as of March 31, 2023. Net interest income rose 17% in FY24 as compared to FY23. For the quarter ending March 31, 2024, net interest income rose 21% over the corresponding quarter in FY23. The total restructured assets under Covid relief measures enabled by the Reserve Bank of India were at Rs 260 crore, about 0.6% of loan outstanding, as on March 31, 2024. Gross stage 3 as on March 31, 2024 stood at 1.26% with 50% provision cover as against 1.66% with provision cover of 49% as on March 31, 2023. Net stage 3 as on March 31, 2024 closed at 0.63% as against 0.86% as on March 31, 2023. The Gross and Net NPA, as per RBI’s new asset classification norms for NBFCs, are 1.98% and 1.25% respectively as against 3.00% and 2.10% as of March 31, 2023. Cost to income ratio closed at 34.69% in FY24 as against 34.26% in FY23. Cost to income ratio for Q4FY24 closed at 33.46% as against 33.02% for Q4FY23. Profit after tax registered a 23% rise in FY24, with net profit at Rs 1,334 crore (excluding exceptional item). The company had registered a net profit of Rs 1,088 crore in FY23. Profit after tax registered a 22% increase in Q4FY24 (excluding exceptional item), with net profit at Rs 386 crore as compared to Rs 316 crore in Q4FY23. During the year, the Company transferred 79,73,529 equity shares of Rs 5/- each held in Sundaram Finance Holdings Limited (SFHL), representing 3.59% stake, resulting in a profit of Rs 134 crore. SFHL has ceased to be a subsidiary of the company. The Company has decided to recognise this investment at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income as per IND AS 109. Provision of Rs 70 crore was made in respect of investments in Alternate Investment Funds (AIF) pursuant to RBI circular dated 27th March 2024. Return on assets (ROA) for FY24 closed at 3.18% as against 2.84% for FY23. Return on equity (ROE) was at 17.5% for FY24 as against 14.9% for FY23. Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 20.5% (Tier I –16.8%) as of March 31, 2024 compared to 22.8% (Tier I – 17.7%) as of March 31, 2023. The Company has declared a final dividend of Rs 16/- per share (160%). Consolidated Financial Highlights: The assets under management (AUM) in our lending and general insurance businesses stood at Rs 66,472 crore as on March 31, 2024 as against Rs 53,406 crore as on March 31, 2023. The assets under management of our asset management business stood at Rs 70,883 crore as on March 31, 2024 as against Rs 54,719 crore as on March 31, 2023. Profit after tax for FY24 grew by 8% to Rs 1,436 crore as compared to Rs 1,328 crore in FY23. Harsha Viji, Executive Vice Chairman of the company said, “Team Sundaram has delivered a strong FY24 despite lower-than-expected economic activity in the quarter. Assets under management grew by 27% to a new high of Rs 43,987 crore, net stage 3 assets closed at 0.63% and profit after tax recorded a 23% growth to Rs 1,334 crore (excluding exceptional item) over the prior year period. Our Group companies in asset management, general insurance and home finance have continued their trajectory from FY23 and recorded strong results. We continue to rely on our time-tested approach of steady and sustainable growth with best-in class asset quality and consistent profitability. Disbursements for FY24 recorded a growth of 25% over FY23 with all asset classes and geographies witnessing significant growth. Gross stage 3 assets improved substantially over the previous year. Gross stage 3 assets as on March 31, 2024, stood at 1.26% with provision cover of 50% as against 1.66% as on March 31, 2023, with provision cover of 49%. Profit after tax at Rs 1,334 crore registered an increase of 23% (excluding exceptional item) in FY24 as against Rs 1,088 crore in FY23. Return on assets at 3.18% as against 2.84% for FY23 and capital adequacy at 20.5% remains quite comfortable to support planned growth." Rajiv Lochan, Managing Director of the company said, “Q4 witnessed sluggish demand in the automotive sector although pre-election impetus boosted infrastructure and construction activity. We improved market share and ensured best-in-class asset quality in a tough operating environment. Looking ahead, while medium term prospects for the Indian economy look promising, we expect FY25 to be a tale of two halves - H1 impacted by the general elections currently underway and normal monsoons forecasted and H2 witnessing a revival in demand and private investment. Team Sundaram will continue to take a through-cycle view and sharply focus on delivering the Sundaram experience to our customers, our people and all stakeholders,” Result PDF