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Grasim's Q3 FY24 consolidated revenue grew 12% YoY to INR 31,965 crore, with EBITDA up 34% to INR 5,150 crore, driven by volume growth in VSF (34%) and caustic soda (5%), though realizations remained weak due to global oversupply.
Read Grasim analysis →Bajaj Finserv reported a strong Q3 FY24 with consolidated total income up 34% to INR 29,038 crore and PAT up 21% to INR 2,158 crore.
Read Bajajfinsv analysis →Grasim's Q3 FY24 consolidated revenue grew 12% YoY to INR 31,965 crore, with EBITDA up 34% to INR 5,150 crore, driven by volume growth in VSF (34%) and caustic soda (5%), though realizations remained weak due to global oversupply. Standalone revenue was INR 6,400 crore (+3% YoY). The paints business (Birla Opus) is on track for launch in Q4 FY24 with trial production at three plants, targeting pan-India distribution by FY25 end. B2B e-commerce Birla Pivot achieved INR 120 crore monthly revenue run-rate. VSF margins are expected to bottom out, while chemicals remain stable to gently improving. Risks include continued pressure from cheap Chinese imports and Red Sea disruptions impacting export trade.
Bajaj Finserv reported a strong Q3 FY24 with consolidated total income up 34% to INR 29,038 crore and PAT up 21% to INR 2,158 crore. Growth was driven by robust performance across subsidiaries: Bajaj Finance (AUM +35%, PAT +22%), Bajaj Allianz General Insurance (GDPI +18.7% despite Nat Cat impact), and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance (IRNB +24%, NBV +19%). The company announced the acquisition of Vidal Healthcare for INR 325 crore to strengthen its healthcare payment ecosystem. Management expressed confidence in sustained growth, citing favorable macro conditions and strategic investments. Key risks include potential regulatory changes on life insurance surrender norms and competitive pressure in motor insurance.
VSF volumes grew 34% YoY, driven by normalization after a weak Q3 FY23.
Chlorine integration improved to 63% from 56% YoY, targeting 70% post expansions.
B2B e-commerce platform crossed INR 120 crore monthly revenue run-rate in December 2023.
Three plants with cumulative 630 million liters capacity are under trial production.
Total AUM for Bajaj Finance grew 35% year-over-year, driven by strong loan growth and customer acquisition.
Individual rated new business premium grew 24% YoY, highest among top 10 private players.
Excluding natural catastrophe losses, combined ratio improved to 99.5% from 100.3% last year.
Highest ever quarterly customer additions at 38.5 lakh, taking total franchise to 8.04 crore.
Birla Opus will launch in Q4 FY24 starting with North and South India, targeting national distribution by end of FY25.
Management guidance expansionManagement guided net debt-to-EBITDA of 3-3.5x after completing paints capex and rights issue proceeds.
Management guidance otherManagement reiterated plant capex guidance of about INR 5,900 crore for FY24, with 76% allocated to paints.
Management guidance capexManagement expects continued strong growth in IRNB, with focus on product mix and channel diversification.
Management guidance growthThe company aims to grow faster than the industry in profitable segments, leveraging distribution expansion.
Management guidance growthThe acquisition of Vidal Healthcare will accelerate Finserv Health's position in the healthcare payment spectrum.
Management guidance expansionDeficiencies pointed out by RBI have been mostly cleared; disbursements expected to resume after regulatory approval.
Management guidance otherVSF realizations declined 2% QoQ due to cheaper imports from China, pressuring margins.
high · management_commentaryRed Sea disruptions are impacting 12-15% of world trade, including 30% of container traffic, creating uncertainty for export markets.
medium · management_commentaryChlorine realizations worsened by INR 2,000 sequentially to negative INR 4,000, driven by slow agrochem demand.
medium · analyst_questionPaints EBITDA losses increased QoQ as uncapitalized expenses rise; profitability timeline remains uncertain.
medium · data_observationProposed IRDAI changes to surrender values could impact product profitability and persistency.
medium · analyst_questionMotor insurance growth slowed to 5% due to competitive pricing and conservative underwriting stance.
medium · analyst_questionBanks may prioritize deposits over third-party products, pressuring bancassurance growth.
medium · analyst_questionFrequent Nat Cat events increased combined ratio to 102.9% in Q3; core profitability remains strong.
low · management_commentaryWe have successfully completed our rights issue with an oversubscription of nearly two times.
Our objective is to have a pan-India national distribution by the end of financial year.
We are obsessed about customers, innovate, bring in new innovation to the market, look at all segments of businesses, and ensure that we have healthy growth, and we also take care of our bottom line and solvency.
We intend to not being lopsided in any one relationship. I think that's been a strategic decision that we have taken, which is why we actively go ahead and sort out new bank partners, and our agency channels and our direct channels have been fast growing.
