Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q2FY25 | Q2FY24 | YoY (%) | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interest Income | 11909.00 | 10692.00 | 11.00% | 11827.00 | 1.00% |
Net Interest Income | 4408.00 | 3729.00 | 18.00% | 4328.00 | 2.00% |
Net Interest Margin% | 3.57% | 3.37% | 20 bps | 3.55% | 2 bps |
Operating Profit | 5576.00 | 4686.00 | 19.00% | 4601.00 | 21.00% |
PAT | 4370.00 | 3847.00 | 14.00% | 3718.00 | 18.00% |
Gross NPA (%) | 2.71% | 3.38% | (67 bps) | 3.38% | (67 bps) |
Net NPA (%) | 0.72% | 0.87% | (15 bps) | 0.87% | (15 bps) |
Source: Company Filings; stockaxis Research
Q2FY25 Result Highlights
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) showcased strong financial performance in Q2FY25,
driven by impressive NII growth, stable asset quality, and strategic cost management.
NII in Q2FY25 grew by 18% YoY to Rs.4408 cr. Other Income grew by 19% YoY to Rs.1306
cr which included dividend income of Rs.1250 cr. Operating profit grew by 19% YoY
to Rs.5576 cr. In Q2 2025, the company registered the highest ever quarterly net
profit of Rs.4,370 crores, a 14% increase on a year-on-year basis mainly driven
by healthy growth in the net interest income. Spread stood at 2.61% (v/s 2.64% QoQ).
NIM improved by 20bps YoY to 3.57%. These ratios continue to remain within their
guided range. The balance sheet remains exceptionally strong with CRAR of 24.4%.
On the asset quality front, gross NPAs improved by 67 bps at 2.71% YoY, and similar improvement was seen sequentially. Net NPAs improved 15 bps at 0.72% YoY. This was driven primarily by the resolution of Lanco Amarkantak (PFC’s outstanding at Rs.23.8b), which resulted in a provision reversal of Rs.200 cr. Total provision write-backs in the P&L stood at Rs.120 cr. This translated into annualized credit costs of -10bp.
For H1FY25, the net profit stands at Rs.8,088 crores, an 18% increase from the previous H1. This increase is mainly driven by healthy growth in the net interest income. The net interest income for H1FY25 saw a 21% increase on a YoY basis and is at Rs.8,736 crores. On the ratios front, it saw a positive trend over H1 '24. The yield rose by around 19 bps from 9.92% in H1FY24 to 10.11% in H1FY25. The spread also improved from 2.51% in H1FY24 to 2.61% in H1FY25. The NIM also improved by 20 bps over H1FY24. The NIM for H1FY25 is at 3.57%. Further, the cost of funds also continues to be within the expected range at 7.50% as guided by management. The capital adequacy ratio stood at 24.38%.
AUM stood at Rs.4.93tn and grew 10% YOY/4% QoQ. Disbursements during the quarter rose 42% YoY to Rs.467b. In 2QFY25, the share of infrastructure in the total disbursements stood at 4%. The company sanctioned Rs.500b worth of loans to the conventional projects in H1FY25, with full disbursements expected over 3-4 years. The renewable segment in the loan mix was stable at 13%.
Update on stressed assets
Asset Quality
Loan Asset growth
Other Highlights
PFC delivered a steady set of numbers in Q2FY25. PFC demonstrates a strong and optimistic outlook, driven by its strategic focus on sustainable growth and energy transition. The company has effectively navigated financial and operational challenges, maintaining robust asset quality and a healthy loan book. PFC's emphasis on renewable energy investments, particularly in solar and wind projects, aligns well with the government's ambitious clean energy goals and favorable policy environment. This positions PFC at the forefront of India's energy transition, leveraging over three decades of expertise in the power sector. PFC's efforts to improve the power distribution sector through reform schemes and its focus on expanding renewable energy capacity further enhance its growth prospects. Despite potential risks such as regulatory changes and exchange rate fluctuations, PFC's prudent risk management and provisioning strategies mitigate these uncertainties.
PFC plays an important role in the Indian power sector, not only by providing finance but also by implementing GoI's power sector policies. The company, at a consolidated level, is the largest lender in the power sector and plays a key role in channeling finance to SPUs. The product portfolio of PFC includes financial products and services like rupee term loans, short-term loans, equipment lease financing transitional financing services, etc, for various power projects in the generation, transmission, and distribution sectors. We believe that PFC is well placed to capitalize on growth opportunities arising from robust demand in the power sector and the government’s thrust on renewable energy. Considering, the dominant position in the power financing segment, diversified resource base, improving asset quality, and healthy loan growth, and company is likely to sustain strong growth momentum. PFC's diversified portfolio within the power and infrastructure sectors, combined with a focus on realistic and robust loan growth, suggests a promising medium-term growth trajectory. Management has set a loan growth guidance of 14% in FY25. We maintain HOLD rating on the stock.
Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q2FY25 | Q2FY24 | YoY (%) | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interest Income | 11909.00 | 10692.00 | 11.00% | 11827.00 | 1.00% |
Interest expense | 7501.00 | 6963.00 | 8.00% | 7499.00 | 0.00% |
Net Interest Income | 4408.00 | 3729.00 | 18.00% | 4328.00 | 2.00% |
NIM % | 3.60% | 3.50% | 10 bps | 3.65 | (5 bps) |
Other income | 1306.00 | 1096.00 | 19.00% | 89.00 | 1367.00% |
Total Income (Net of Finance Cost) | 13215.00 | 11788.00 | 12.00% | 11916.00 | 11.00% |
Operating expenses | 7639.00 | 7102.00 | 8.00% | -184.00 | - |
Operating Profit | 5576.00 | 4686.00 | 19.00% | 4601.00 | 21.00% |
Provisions | -124.00 | -99.00 | - | 62.00 | - |
PBT | 5452.00 | 4785.00 | 14.00% | 4539.00 | 20.00% |
Tax expenses | 1082.00 | 938.00 | 15.00% | 821.00 | 32.00% |
PAT | 4370.00 | 3847.00 | 14.00% | 3718.00 | 18.00% |
Gross NPA (%) | 2.71% | 3.38% | (67 bps) | 3.38% | (67 bps) |
Net NPA (%) | 0.72% | 0.87% | (15 bps) | 0.87% | (15 bps) |