Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q2FY25 | Q2FY24 | YoY (%) | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interest Income | 1577.00 | 1153.00 | 37.00% | 1483.00 | 6.00% |
Net Interest Income | 547.00 | 360.00 | 52.00% | 508.00 | 8.00% |
Pre provisioning operating profit | 503.00 | 370.00 | 36.00% | 455.00 | 11.00% |
Profit After Tax | 388.00 | 285.00 | 36.00% | 384.00 | 1.00% |
Gross NPA (%) | 2.19% | 3.13% | (94 bps) | 2.19% | - |
Net NPA (%) | 1.04% | 1.65% | (61 bps) | 0.95% | 9 bps |
Source: Company Filings; stockaxis Research
Q2FY25 Result Highlights
IREDA delivered another quarter of impressive earnings growth in Q2FY25 led by healthy
loan growth and robust interest income. Interest Income jumped 37% YoY to Rs.1577
cr owing to healthy disbursement growth. Net Interest Income (NII) registered a
strong growth of 52% YoY to Rs.547 cr as compared to Rs.360 cr in the same quarter
of the preceding fiscal. The total income from operations increased to Rs.1630 cr,
a growth of 38% YoY. Pre Provisioning operating profit witnessed a growth of 36%
YoY to Rs.503 cr despite a 40% increase in expenses. The company reported a PAT
of Rs.388 cr as compared to Rs.285 cr in the same quarter last year, implying a
growth of 36% YoY.
IREDA’s loan book saw a strong growth of 36% YoY to Rs. 64,564 cr from Rs.47,514 cr in the same quarter last year. Loan Sanctions jumped fourfold to Rs.8724 cr against Rs.2852 cr in Q2FY24. The company disbursed Rs.4,461 crores worth of loans, up 44% from Rs 3,099 crores in the year-ago quarter. Net Interest Margin stood steady at 3.34% while the Provision coverage ratio (stage 3) stood at 52.98% in Q2FY25.
On the asset quality front, IREDA reported improvement in Gross NPA as well as in Net NPA on a year on year basis. Gross NPA declined 94 bps to 2.19% while net NPA saw a decline of 61 bps at 1.04%. On a sequential basis, Gross NPA remained unchanged while Net NPA grew marginally at 1.04%.
Management Commentary
Key Developments during the quarter
IREDA posted another quarter of robust earnings growth driven by healthy loan growth and higher interest income. We believe that IREDA will continue to benefit from its established presence in the RE sector and the strategic role it plays as the nodal agency for promoting, developing, and financing renewable energy (RE) and energy-efficiency (EE) projects in India. Additionally, IREDA finances the establishment of solar manufacturing units and encourages the adoption of renewable energy to foster sustainable development. IREDA was recently granted Navratna status by the Department of Public Enterprises. The substantial growth in loan sanctions and disbursements inQ2 underscores the company’s commitment to supporting green projects across the nation.
We believe that IREDA is one of the largest pure-play green financing NBFCs in India with the largest share in credit towards the RE sector other than PFC, providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and related services for RE Sector. 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. Considering its nodal agency status and varied financial products, IREDA is well-placed to capitalize on the growth opportunities emerging in the RE sector. Strong loan growth & pipeline provides visibility on balance sheet growth. At a CMP of Rs.234, the stock is trading at a P/BV of 7x. We maintain a HOLD rating on the stock.
Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q2FY25 | Q2FY24 | YoY (%) | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) |
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Interest Income | 1577.00 | 1153.00 | 37.00% | 1483.00 | 6.00% |
Interest Expended | 1030.00 | 793.00 | 30.00% | 975.00 | 6.00% |
Net Interest Income | 547.00 | 360.00 | 52.00% | 508.00 | 8.00% |
Other Income | 53.00 | 24.00 | 121.00% | 28.00 | 89.00% |
Total Income | 1630.00 | 1177.00 | 38.00% | 1511.00 | 8.00% |
Employee Benefits Expenses | 21.00 | 21.00 | 0.00% | 20.00 | 5.00% |
Other Expenses | 86.00 | 786.00 | -89.00% | 1036.00 | -92.00% |
Total Expenses | 1128.00 | 807.00 | 40.00% | 1056.00 | 7.00% |
Pre provisioning operating profit | 503.00 | 370.00 | 36.00% | 455.00 | 11.00% |
Provisions | 34.00 | -17.00 | - | -30.00 | - |
Depreciation expenses | 9.00 | 7.00 | 29.00% | 9.00 | 0.00% |
Profit before tax | 460.00 | 380.00 | 21.00% | 476.00 | -3.00% |
Tax expenses | 72.00 | 95.00 | -24.00% | 92.00 | -22.00% |
Profit After Tax | 388.00 | 285.00 | 36.00% | 384.00 | 1.00% |
EPS (Rs.) | 1.44 | 1.25 | 15.00% | 1.43 | 1.00% |
Gross NPA (%) | 2.19% | 3.13% | (94 bps) | 2.19% | - |
Net NPA (%) | 1.04% | 1.65% | (61 bps) | 0.95% | 9 bps |