GRUH Finance (GRHF) reported strong 4QFY18 results, with continued high-teens loan growth, an improvement in margins and lower-than-expected operating expenses. However, higher tax expenses drove in-line PAT. Disbursements were up 20% YoY to INR15.1b for the quarter and up 28% YoY for the full year. Disbursement growth in the quarter was driven by home loans (+24% YoY) and developer loans (+33% YoY). Loan growth came in at 18% YoY/5% QoQ. The loan book stands at INR156b.Growth in the LAP book continues to decline (+13% YoY), while the NRP loan book continues to de-grow (-9% YoY).