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Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd - IPO Note

Power Generation / Distribution

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) - IPO Note

Power Generation / Distribution

Price range
Rs. 30 - Rs. 32
Issue Period:
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 23, 2023
Rating
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November 22, 2023

Stock Info

Sensex
65768.23
CNX Nifty
19732.35
Face value (Rs.)
10
Market lot
460
Issue size
Rs. 2150.21 cr.
Public Issue
67.19 cr. shares
Market cap post IPO
8600.85 cr.
Equity Pre - IPO
228.46 cr.
Equity Post - IPO
268.77 cr.
Issue type
Fresh Issue and Offer for Sale

Shareholding (Pre IPO)

Promoters
100
Public
0
Source: Ace equity, stockaxis Research

Shareholding (Post IPO)

Promoters
75
Public
25
Source: Ace equity, stockaxis Research

Company Description

IREDA is a wholly owned Government of India (“GoI”) enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (“MNRE”). It was notified as a “Public Financial Institution” (“PFI”) and is registered with the Reserve Bank of India ( “RBI”) as a Systemically Important Non-Deposit-taking Non-Banking Finance Company, with Infrastructure Finance Company (“IFC”) status. IREDA is a financial institution with over 36 years of experience in the business of promoting, developing and extending financial assistance for new and renewable energy (“RE”) projects, and energy efficiency and conservation (“EEC”) projects. It provides a comprehensive range of financial products and related services, from project conceptualization to post-commissioning, for RE projects and other value chain activities, such as equipment manufacturing and transmission.

IREDA has financed projects across multiple RE sectors such as solar power, wind power, hydro power, transmission, biomass including bagasse and industrial co-generation, waste-to-energy, ethanol, compressed biogas, hybrid RE, EEC and green-mobility. It also offers financial products and schemes for new and emerging RE technologies such as, biofuel, green hydrogen and its derivatives, battery energy storage systems, fuel cells, and hybrid RE projects.

Government's thrust towards renewable energy presents lending opportunity to power-focused NBFCs like IREDA
Power sector financing NBFCs like IREDA primarily focuses on financing of power generation, transmission, distribution and other such activities. IREDA provide funds for various types of power projects, including thermal power plants, transmission lines and renewable energy projects such as solar power plants, wind farms, hydroelectric projects, bioenergy energy projects and clean energy generation. Power financing NBFCs have seen significant traction supported by increase in demand for funds from power sector, and government’s push towards growth of power sector. In coming years, power-financing NBFCs are expected to continue this growth momentum and this growth is likely to be driven by increase in power demand, rise in population, and renewable integration and sustainability goals of the country. Over the years, asset quality for this set of NBFCs has seen significant improvement with gross NPAs coming down. The decline in gross NPAs is largely supported by restructuring of stressed assets, write-offs, decline in slippages and increased provisioning.

Maintaining leadership in RE sectors such as solar, wind, hydropower and biomass, biofuels and co-generation
IREDA intends to play a critical role in meeting this financing requirement and enhancing its market share in these areas. IREDA plans to continue launching financing products to meet the evolving needs of RE developers. For instance, business models are evolving dynamically in the solar and wind energy space with captive and merchant business models gaining prominence, requiring specialized financing products. IREDA plans to enhance its presence in consortium financing to support the increasing size of utility scale solar and wind installations, particularly those proposed to be set up in hybrid or round-the-clock modes. IREDA may form partnerships with other financiers to originate and structure large project loans by leveraging its existing relationships with RE developers. In addition to ensuring participation in large-scale project financing, consortium financing will also offer IREDA the potential for an additional fee-based revenue stream. IREDA may form partnerships with other financiers to originate and structure large project loans by leveraging its existing relationships with RE developers. In addition to ensuring participation in large-scale project financing, consortium financing will also offer IREDA the potential for an additional fee-based revenue stream.

In addition, IREDA intends to provide assistance to mature sectors seeking capital markets access to raise funding by offering products for securitization, and InvIT financing, among others. IREDA also intends to pursue a state-focused business development strategy leveraging its relationship with state governments to originate RE projects across India. Further, IREDA will continue to leverage its advisory services and relationship with the GoI to originate projects with other public sector entities, such as the MoUs it has entered into with NHPC Limited, and SJVN Limited, among others, to provide techno-commercial advisory services.

Optimizing borrowing costs to enhance competitiveness and profitability
The average cost of borrowings enables competitive pricing of IREDA's financial products, facilitating the growth of its business, attraction of quality borrowers, and optimization of profitability. The average cost of borrowings in Fiscal 2021, 2022, 2023, and the six months ended September 30, 2022, and September 30, 2023 was 7.15%, 6.33%, 6.23%, 3.22%, and 3.82%, respectively. The cost of funds is influenced by several factors, primarily credit ratings, strong financial performance, high asset quality, sovereign-owned status, and success in diversifying sources of borrowing. IREDA will continue to focus on identifying new funding sources and enhancing limits for existing competitively priced sources to further lower borrowing costs and meet the long tenor requirements of its asset base. The company will leverage its credit reputation to negotiate a lower cost of term loans from banks and achieve lower realizations on its medium-term and long-term capital market issuances.

Strategic role in Government of India initiatives in the Renewable Energy sector
IREDA, a wholly owned GoI enterprise under the administrative control of the MNRE, has played a pivotal role since its inception in the development and implementation of various policies and schemes for structural and procedural reform in the renewable energy (RE) sector. IREDA has served as the implementing agency for key MNRE policies and schemes, including the National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (Tranche I) with a financial outlay of Rs.45 billion over a five-year period. Additionally, IREDA has been involved in the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme PhaseII, facilitating the setting up of 12,000 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support of Rs.858 million for self-use or use by Government entities. The organization's role extends to the Solar and Wind GBI Schemes, with the wind GBI scheme boasting a total commissioned capacity of 13,624.88 MW and a budget of Rs.12.14 billion allocated for FY24.

IREDA continues to be a key player in shaping and implementing policies and schemes in priority areas such as RE component manufacturing, green energy corridor, green hydrogen production, utility-scale battery storage, pumped storage hydro, ethanol, green mobility, and rooftop solar power. IREDA was conferred with the Mini Ratna (Category I) status in June 2015 by the Department of Public Enterprises and holds Schedule A status with the GoI, issued by the Department of Public Enterprises. Notably, in September 2023, IREDA was upgraded from Schedule B to Schedule A. The company has also been recommended by the MNRE for Navratna status

Peer Comparison

Name of the companyFY23 RONW (%)FY23 P/BV (x)FY23 ROE (%)FY23 NIM (%)
IREDA15.431.4415.443.32
REC LTD20.411.5020.413.41
PFC LTD20.341.2020.343.27

Risks

Asset quality: The business and financial performance could suffer if the company is unable to effectively manage the quality of the growing asset portfolio and control the level of the non-performing assets (NPAs).

Interest rate: Volatility in interest rates, hedging instruments, net interest income and net interest margin, which in turn would adversely affect the business, results of operations and financial condition.

Borrowings: The Company may be unable to secure borrowings on commercially acceptable terms and at competitive rates, which could adversely affect the business, results of operations and financial condition.

Valuation

IREDA is the largest pure-play green financing NBFC in India with the largest share in credit towards the RE sector other than PFC, providing comprehensive suite of financial products and related services for RE Sector with loan assets of Rs. 47,514.5 Cr as of September, 2023 with Solar Energy having the highest (30%) share of the asset book. IREDA intends to play a critical role in meeting this financing requirement and enhancing its market share in these areas. IREDA plans to continue launching financing products to meet the evolving needs of RE developers. IREDA has demonstrated consistent growth in its loan book and maintained stable profitability in the renewable energy (RE) financing sector in India. IREDA has seen fastest growth in gross loan portfolio with 30% CAGR over FY21-23 vs peers. Its PAT grew by 58% CAGR during same period. Its capital profile (CRAR at 20.9% as on 2QFY24) is well within RBI’s guideline. Considering its nodal agency status and varied financial products, IREDA is well placed to capitalize on the growth in the RE sector.  Elevation of IREDA to the ‘Schedule A’ category opens the door for “Navratna” status. We believe after Navratna” status its NIM will improve and balance sheet will strengthen further.

At the upper price band of Rs.32, the stock is valued at P/BV multiple of 1.44x at its Fy23 book value which is at discount to the REC but premium to the PFC. Hence, on high asset quality, strong industry tailwinds and fair valuation we recommend SUBSCRIBE rating to the issue.

 

Key Information

Use of Proceeds:
The total issue size is of Rs.2150 Cr, of which Rs.1290 Cr is Fresh Issue and the balance of Rs.860 Cr is Offer for sale. The Company will utilize the Net Proceeds from the Fresh Issue towards augmenting capital base to meet future capital requirements. The company will also use the funds from the Fresh Issue to undertake existing business activities. Further the company expects to receive the benefit of getting listed on Stock Exchange. Offer for sale up-to 268,776,471 Equity Shares. The Company will not receive any proceeds from Offer for Sale.

Book running lead managers:
IDBI Capital Market, Securities Limited, Bob Capital Markets Limited and SBI Capital Market Limited

Management:
Pradeep Kumar Das (Chairman and Managing Director), Bijay Kumar Mohanty (Director), Shabdsharan Narharibhai Brahmbhatt, Dr. Jagnnatha Chenakeshava Murthy Jodidhar, Nihal Nishad, Ram Nihal Nishad and Rohini Rawat (Independent Director).

Financial Statement

Profit & Loss Statement:- (Consolidated)

Income StatementConsolidated FY21Standalone FY22Standalone FY23Standalone H1FY24
Interest Income2564.302713.203373.802285.68
Interest Expended1570.301587.202088.401556.89
Net Interest Income994.001126.001285.40728.79
Other Income93.00161.00109.9934.79
Total Income1087.001287.001395.39763.58
Operating Expenditures153.50250.00165.2645.47
Employee Benefit Exps47.3658.8063.0932.94
Other expense20.00135.7071.1838.08
Pre Provisioning operating profit934.001037.001230.13718.11
Provisions341.64180.0066.57-114.30
Operating profit after provisioning592.36857.001163.56832.41
Depreciation22.6723.2423.4913.02
Profit before tax570.00834.001140.07819.39
Tax exps223.50200.00274.54240.11
Profit After Tax346.00634.00865.53579.28
Post diluted Book Value16.0024.0027.0029.00
Price/Book Value2.001.001.201.10
ROE (%)8.10%14.80%20.00%14.00%
GNPA (%)8.77%5.21%3.00%3.00%
NNPA (%)5.61%3.12%2.00%2.00%
PCR Ratio (%)38.10%41.50%49.00%48.00%