RECLTD Q3 FY25 earnings call.
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REC Limited delivered a strong Q3 FY25 with 15% YoY PAT growth to INR 11,477 crore for nine months, driven by record disbursements and improving asset quality. Disbursements reached INR 145,647 crore in 9M FY25 (+19% YoY), with Q3 alone at INR 54,000 crore—the highest ever quarterly disbursement. Loan assets under management grew 14% to INR 565,621 crore, while the renewable energy portfolio surged 58% YoY to INR 52,394 crore. Asset quality improved significantly with gross NPA at 1.95% (from ~2.17% YoY) and net NPA at 0.74% (from 0.82%). NIM expanded 12bps to 3.64%, and the company expects to sustain this above 3.65%-3.70%. The provision coverage ratio stands at 61.88%. Four NCLT assets (KSK Mahanadi, Sinnar Thermal, Hiranmaye, Bhadreshwar) are in advanced resolution stages, with expected provision reversals of ~INR 2,200 crore by December 2025. Key risks include prepayment volatility in the renewable book due to sponsor equity monetization, delays in PPA signing by SECI/NTPC/NHPC constraining project pipeline, and potential margin pressure from state utilities seeking sub-9% rates on conventional thermal projects. Management targets 15%-17% loan book growth and INR 10 lakh crore AUM by 2030.
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- Management expects loan assets under management to grow between 15%-17% in Q4 FY25, with confidence in sustaining this range in the coming years.
- REC targets to grow its assets under management to approximately INR 10 lakh crore by the end of 2030, implying sustained 15%-17% annual growth.
- Management expects to maintain net interest margins above 3.65% to 3.70% going forward, supported by stable cost of funds at 7.15% and improving spread.
- Expected reversal of provisioning of approximately INR 2,200 crore across four NCLT assets (KSK Mahanadi, Sinnar Thermal, Hiranmaye, Bhadreshwar) by December 2025 pending final NCLT orders.
Risks flagged
- Delays in signing PPAs by renewable energy implementing agencies (SECI, NTPC, NHPC) are delaying project funding opportunities. While REC only funds projects with signed PPAs, this constrains the near-term pipeline growth.
- State utilities like MAHAGENCO are seeking financing at sub-9% rates with 6-year moratoria for conventional thermal projects. This could compress margins if REC competes aggressively for market share in the projected 50,000-55,000 MW opportunity.
- Post-commissioning, renewable project sponsors are monetizing equity and refinancing assets, leading to elevated prepayment rates. This could temporarily impact loan book growth, though management noted refinancing activity is offset by taking over commissioned assets from other lenders.
- While bidding is completed for four operating assets, final NCLT orders are still pending. Management expects orders 'may come in Q4, may not come in Q4, may go to the next financial year.' This delays the INR 2,200 crore provision reversal recognition.
Key quotes
- Our disbursement has reached that level [INR 161,000 crore of last year], and still about one and a half months is left. We hope that disbursement in the current financial year is going to increase substantially.
- This is one area where in fact we were saying this in the past that from this year onward, this particular segment [RDSS] will pick up, and we'll see the disbursement happening going forward as well.
- We hope to maintain the NIMs of more than 3.65% to about 3.7% going forward. We'll be able to hold on to the NIMs.
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