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Bajaj Finance reported a mixed Q3 FY24 with strong AUM growth of 35% to INR 311,000 crore and record new customer acquisitions of 3.85 million.
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Bajaj Finance reported a mixed Q3 FY24 with strong AUM growth of 35% to INR 311,000 crore and record new customer acquisitions of 3.85 million. PAT grew 22% to INR 3,639 crore, but was dampened by elevated loan losses of INR 1,248 crore (annualized 1.79% of AUM) and the impact of the RBI embargo on eCom and Insta EMI Card products. Management highlighted that rural B2C stress remains an inside-out problem, with growth deliberately slowed to 10%, while urban B2C delinquencies are seen as transient. The company raised interest rates by 20-30 bps from January to mitigate cost pressures. Long-range strategy targets 130-140 million customers by FY28. Key risk: credit costs may remain elevated if rural B2C stress persists or regulatory restrictions linger.
बजाज फाइनेंस ने तीसरी तिमाही में मिला-जुला प्रदर्शन दिखाया। कंपनी का कुल कर्ज (AUM) 35% बढ़कर 3,11,000 करोड़ रुपये हो गया और 38.5 लाख नए ग्राहक जुड़े। मुनाफा (PAT) 22% बढ़कर 3,639 करोड़ रुपये रहा, लेकिन 1,248 करोड़ रुपये का कर्ज डूबने (loan losses) से इसमें कमी आई। RBI ने eCom और Insta EMI कार्ड पर रोक लगाई, जिससे असर पड़ा। ग्रामीण इलाकों में छोटे कर्ज (rural B2C) पर दबाव है, इसलिए वहां कर्ज बढ़ोतरी सिर्फ 10% रखी गई। शहरी इलाकों में देरी से भुगतान (delinquencies) अस्थायी है। जनवरी से ब्याज दरें 0.20-0.30% बढ़ाई गईं। कंपनी का लक्ष्य 2028 तक 13-14 करोड़ ग्राहकों तक पहुंचना है। खतरा: अगर ग्रामीण दबाव या RBI की पाबंदी जारी रही, तो कर्ज डूबने का खर्च बढ़ सकता है।
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AUM
INR 311,000 crore
+35% YoY
Assets under management grew 35% year-on-year to INR 311,000 crore.
New Customer Acquisition
3.85 million
+35% YoY
Highest ever quarterly new customer additions at 3.85 million.
Cost of Funds
7.76%
+9 bps QoQ
Cost of funds increased 9 basis points sequentially to 7.76%.
Annualized Loan Loss to Avg AUM
1.79%
+10 bps YoY
Excluding management overlays, annualized loan losses were 1.79% of average AUM.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Credit cost guidance of 175-185 bps
Management expects annualized loan losses to average AUM to remain in the 175-185 basis points range, consistent with pre-COVID levels.
NEW
Interest rate hike of 20-30 bps from January 1
Effective January 1, the company increased interest rates by 20-30 basis points across portfolios to mitigate higher cost of funds and risk weights.
NEW
Rural B2C growth slowed to 10%
Rural B2C portfolio growth was deliberately reduced to 10% in Q3 from 26% in Q1, reflecting risk actions to control elevated delinquencies.
NEW
KFS compliance for all products by March 2024
The company plans to implement Key Fact Statement (KFS) in vernacular languages and digital signatures for all products by March 2024.
DROPPED
NIM compression of 25-30 bps expected for full year
Management guided for another 25-30 basis points of NIM compression over the remainder of FY24, driven by rising cost of funds and competitive pressure on yields.
DROPPED
ROA to sustain at 5% on exit basis
Despite NIM compression, the company expects to sustain a return on assets of 5% on an exit basis for FY24, supported by operating leverage.
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Microfinance pilot to expand to 100 locations by March 2024
The microfinance pilot launched in 12 villages will scale to 100 locations by March 2024, with a target of 300 villages by March 2025.
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Capital raise of ₹10,000 crore via QIP and preferential allotment
Board approved raising ₹10,000 crore, comprising ₹8,800 crore through QIP and ₹1,200 crore preferential allotment to Bajaj Finserv, to support growth.
NEW RISK
Rural B2C credit stress persists
Rural B2C portfolio continues to show elevated delinquencies, with growth deliberately slowed to 10%. Management describes it as an 'inside-out problem' requiring ongoing risk actions.
NEW RISK
RBI embargo on eCom and Insta EMI Card products
Regulatory restrictions on two key products have temporarily impacted loan volumes and digital metrics. Full compliance submission is pending digital signature and vernacular KFS.
NEW RISK
Urban B2C delinquency uptick may not be transient
Analyst questioned whether rising delinquencies in urban B2C could persist. Management called it 'transient' but acknowledged preventive cuts of INR 450-500 crore quarterly.
NEW RISK
Co-branded credit card renewal risk
RBI granted only a one-year renewal for the RBL Bank co-branded card partnership due to deficiencies. Management is engaging with RBI to resolve issues.
RISK GONE
Rising industry leverage in small-ticket loans
Management flagged that customers with multiple small-ticket loans (<₹50,000) show higher imprudence and default rates, prompting portfolio cuts of 8-14%.
RISK GONE
NIM compression from rising cost of funds
Cost of funds is expected to rise as low-cost borrowings mature and are replaced at higher rates, compressing NIM by 25-30 bps for the full year.
RISK GONE
Regulatory scrutiny on unsecured lending growth
Analyst raised concern about RBI's focus on unsecured loan growth; management acknowledged moderation in value but noted count growth remains elevated.
RISK GONE
Potential risk weight increase on unsecured loans
Analyst asked about impact of possible risk weight hikes; management said they have levers to manage profitability but did not quantify impact.
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Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24
Cost of funds is expected to rise as low-cost borrowings mature and are replaced at higher rates, compressing NIM by 25-30 bps for the full year.
Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24
Management guided for another 25-30 basis points of NIM compression over the remainder of FY24, driven by rising cost of funds and competitive pressure on yields.
Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24
Management flagged that customers with multiple small-ticket loans (<₹50,000) show higher imprudence and default rates, prompting portfolio cuts of 8-14%.
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Management expects annualized loan losses to average AUM to remain in the 175-185 basis points range, consistent with pre-COVID levels.
Rural B2C portfolio continues to show elevated delinquencies, with growth deliberately slowed to 10%.
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