Particulars (Rs. in cr ) | Q4FY24 | Q4FY23 | YoY (%) | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Interest Income | 481.00 | 234.00 | 106.00% | 448.00 | 7.00% |
Total Income | 1392.00 | 1036.00 | 34.00% | 1253.00 | 11.00% |
Pre Provisioning operating Profit | 490.00 | 338.00 | 45.00% | 424.00 | 15.00% |
Profit Before Tax | 480.00 | 288.00 | 67.00% | 386.00 | 24.00% |
Profit After Tax | 338.00 | 253.00 | 34.00% | 336.00 | 1.00% |
Gross NPA (%) | 2.36% | 3.21% | 2.90% | ||
Net NPA (%) | 0.99% | 1.66% | 1.52% |
Source: Company Filings; StockAxis Research
Q4FY24 Result highlights
State owned renewable sector non-banking finance company,
IREDA displayed remarkable earnings growth for the quarter ended Q4FY24. Standalone
Total income from operations, which includes interest income, grew by around 34%
to Rs.1,391 crores in the reporting quarter as against Rs.1,036 cr in the same quarter
of corresponding fiscal. Net interest income grew 35 percent to Rs 481.4 crore.
Loan disbursement in the quarter was Rs.12,869.35 crore up around 14% from the corresponding
period last year. Standalone operating Profit soared to Rs.489 cr, an increase of
66% YoY. Profit before tax surged by 67% YoY to Rs.480 cr. PBT saw a robust growth
of 66% YoY to Rs.480 cr. PAT jumped by 33% YoY to Rs.337 cr. IREDA’s loan
book has surged from Rs.47,053 cr as of March 31, 2023 to Rs.59,698 cr as of March
31, 2024, registering a robust growth of 27%. The company has demonstrated remarkable
improvement in asset quality as GNPA reduced to 2.36% from 3.21% YoY and NNPA down
to 0.99% from 1.66% YoY. Net Interest Margin (NIMs) improved to 2.85% from 2.82%
on a year on year basis. Provision coverage ratio stood at 58.8% in Q4FY24.
IREDA has achieved an all-time high annual Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 1252.23 crore, marking an impressive growth of 44.83% over the previous fiscal year 2022-23.The company has achieved all-time high annual Loan Sanctions of Rs. 37,353.68 crore and Disbursements of Rs. 25,089.04 crore in Financial Year 2023-24, registering an increase of 14.63% and 15.94% respectively, over previous financial year loan sanctions of Rs. 32,586.60 crore and disbursements of Rs. 21,639.21 crore. This marks the highest annual loan disbursement and sanction in the company's history. The net-worth of the company as on 31st March 2024 has reached to Rs. 8,559.43 crore as against Rs. 5,935.17 crore, year ending 31st March 2023 (increased by 44.22%).
Separately, the company has approved setting up of a unit to cater retail business in RE (renewable energy) and emerging sectors such as PM KUSUM, rooftop solar and other B2C segment.
IREDA exhibited robust earnings growth for the quarter ended Q4FY24. IREDA is one of 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 Solar Energy having the highest (27%) 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. 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. At CMP of Rs.173, the stock is trading at 4x P/BV of FY26E. We maintain hold rating on the stock.
Particulars (Rs. in cr ) | Q4FY24 | Q4FY23 | YoY (%) | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interest Income | 1329.00 | 994.00 | 34.00% | 1208.00 | 10.00% |
Interest Expended | 847.00 | 760.00 | 11.00% | 759.97 | 11.00% |
Net Interest Income | 481.00 | 234.00 | 106.00% | 448.00 | 7.00% |
Other Income | 63.00 | 42.00 | 50.00% | 45.00 | 40.00% |
Total Income | 1392.00 | 1036.00 | 34.00% | 1253.00 | 11.00% |
Employee Benefits Expenses | 19.00 | 16.00 | 17.00% | 19.33 | -2.00% |
Other Expenses | 55.00 | 44.00 | 25.00% | 50.00 | 10.00% |
Total Expenses | 902.00 | 698.00 | 29.00% | 829.00 | 9.00% |
Pre Provisioning operating Profit | 490.00 | 338.00 | 45.00% | 424.00 | 15.00% |
Provision | 9.00 | 50.00 | -81.00% | 37.71 | -75.00% |
Profit Before Tax | 480.00 | 288.00 | 67.00% | 386.00 | 24.00% |
Tax Expenses | 142.00 | 35.00 | 306.00% | 50.60 | 181.00% |
Profit After Tax | 338.00 | 253.00 | 34.00% | 336.00 | 1.00% |
Gross NPA (%) | 2.36% | 3.21% | 2.90% | ||
Net NPA (%) | 0.99% | 1.66% | 1.52% |