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A Comparative Study Of NBFC in India 2010

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Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 3

CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Types Of NBFC‘s ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Regulations of NBFC‘s ................................................................................................................. 6

1.3 Guidelines for new deposits .......................................................................................................... 8

1.4 Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................... 11

1.5 Current Scenario ......................................................................................................................... 12

CHAPTER-2 Literature review ......................................................................................................... 14

2.1 Importance Of NBFC‘s ............................................................................................................... 15

2.2 Role of NBFC‘s .......................................................................................................................... 16

2.3 On Global Crisis ......................................................................................................................... 17

CHAPTER-3RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ............................................................................... 18

3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN ................................................................................................................ 19

3.2 Objective ..................................................................................................................................... 19

3.3 SCOPE OF THE STUDY ........................................................................................................... 19

3.4 data collection ............................................................................................................................. 19

3.4.1 PRIMARY DATA ............................................................................................................... 19

3.4.2 SECONDARY DATA ......................................................................................................... 19

3.5 Field Work Plan .......................................................................................................................... 20

CHAPTER-4MAJOR PLAYERS AND SELECTED COMPANY FOR STUDY ........................ 21

4.1 LIC HOUSING FINANCe.......................................................................................................... 24

4.1.1 Housing Finance Industry .................................................................................................... 24

4.1.2 Indian Housing Finance scenario ......................................................................................... 25

4.1.3 LIC Housing Finance ........................................................................................................... 26

4.1.4 Financial Performance ......................................................................................................... 28

4.1.5 Macro Economic Analysis ................................................................................................... 33

4.2 Reliance Capital: ......................................................................................................................... 38

4.2.1 Indian Economy: .................................................................................................................. 38

4.2.2 Reliance Capital ................................................................................................................... 39



4.3 Shriram transport finance ............................................................................................................ 47



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4.3.1 ECONOMIC OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 47

4.3.2 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY OVERVIEW ..................................................... 47

4.3.3 Shriram Transport Finance ................................................................................................... 48


4.3.4 SWOTANALYSIS............................................................................................................... 52

4.4idfc ............................................................................................................................................... 56

4.4.1 Global Financial and Economic Crisis ................................................................................. 56

4.4.2 Infrastructure Development Finance .................................................................................... 57



CHAPTER-5 INDIAN BANKS V/S NBFC’S ................................................................................... 65

5.1 Top 5 Banks and NBFCs with highest profitability ................................................................ 67

5.3 Banking versus NBFC regulatory arbitrage in India ............................................................... 68

CHAPTER-6 Porter’s five forces ...................................................................................................... 70

CHAPTER-7 FINDINGS & MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS ................................................... 74

7.1 findings ....................................................................................................................................... 75

7.1.1 Disbursements - Sharp fall during the crisis ........................................................................ 75

7.1.2 Cost of Funding .................................................................................................................... 77

7.1.3 Asset Quality ........................................................................................................................ 77

CHAPTER-8 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCUSION ......................................................... 79

8.1 Recommendation: ................................................................................................................... 80

8.2 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. 80

REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................... 82



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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The study presents a comparative study of NBFC’s in India. There are almost 13000 registered

NBFC’s in India. The study is aimed to provide an holistic view of the NBFC Industry. NBFC fulfills the

financial gap by providing loan at a lower rate of interest. The major players of each field

1) Housing Finance Industry: LIC Housing Finance.

2) Infrastructure Finance Industry: IDFC

3) Asset Financing: Shriram Transport Finance

4) Composite: Reliance Capital

The study also compared the Indian Banks v/s NBFC. It was found that at even at the time of the

economic slowdown NBFC was more profitable. Porters Five forces was also used to analyse the

industry and to find the competitiveness in the industry. The industry is not tightly regulated as

there are many regulatory bodies. Hence, there was an important need to study the NBFC as the

industry plays an important role in the financial Services market of INDIA.

It is encouraging that the NBFC sector‘s importance is finally being acknowledged across FS

market constituents as well as the regulator. However, the importance attached to the sector is

often transcending into misplaced exuberance. Over simplified and vague drivers for NBFC

valuations such as strategic fit and customer base, can never substitute dispassionate business

analytics. A rational assessment of the intrinsic values of NBFCs factoring issues such as past

performance, structural weaknesses of the sector (for instance funding disadvantages), along

with an identification of real capabilities are essential to ensure that the equilibrium between

price paid and value realized is reached to the extent possible. In the absence of this, India is

sure to witness the re-opening of the NBFC horror story albeit with a new chapter on the

erosion of NBFC investment values affecting investors across categories

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CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION


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A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies

Act, 1956 and is engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of

shares/stock/bonds/debentures/securities issued by Government or local authority or other

securities of like marketable nature, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance business, chit business

but does not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture activity,

industrial activity, sale/purchase/construction of immovable property. A non-banking

institution which is a company and which has its principal business of receiving deposits

under any scheme or arrangement or any other manner, or lending in any manner is also a

non-banking financial company (Residuary non-banking company).

NBFCs are doing functions akin to that of banks; however there are a few differences:

(i)an NBFC cannot accept demand deposits;

(ii) an NBFC is not a part of the payment and settlement system and as such an NBFC cannot

issue cheques drawn on itself; and

(iii) deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation is not

available for NBFC depositors unlike in case of banks.

1.1 TYPES OF NBFC’S

Originally, NBFCs registered with RBI were classified as: (i)equipment leasing company;

(ii) hire-purchase company;

(iii) loan company;

(iv) investment company.

However, with effect from December 6, 2006 the above NBFCs registered with RBI have

been reclassified as

(i) Asset Finance Company (AFC)

(ii) Investment Company (IC)

(iii) Loan Company (LC)



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1.2 REGULATIONS OF NBFC’S

In terms of Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934, it is mandatory that every NBFC

should be registered with RBI to commence or carry on any business of non-banking

financial institution as defined in clause (a) of Section 45 I of the RBI Act, 1934.

However, to obviate dual regulation, certain categories of NBFCs which are regulated

by other regulators are exempted from the requirement of registration with RBI viz.

Venture Capital Fund/Merchant Banking companies/Stock broking companies

registered with SEBI, Insurance Company holding a valid Certificate of Registration

issued by IRDA, Nidhi companies as notified under Section 620A of the Companies

Act, 1956, Chit companies as defined in clause (b) of Section 2 of the Chit Funds Act,

1982 or Housing Finance Companies regulated by National Housing Bank.

A company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 and desirous of

commencing business of non-banking financial institution as defined under Section 45

I(a) of the RBI Act, 1934 should have a minimum net owned fund of Rs 25 lakh

(raised to Rs 200 lakh w.e.f April 21, 1999).

The company is required to submit its application online by accessing RBI‘s secured

website https://secweb.rbi.org.in/COSMOS/rbilogin.do (the applicant companies do

not need to log on to the COSMOS application and hence user ids for these

companies are not required). The company has to click on ―CLICK‖ for Company

Registration on the login page. A window showing the Excel application forms

available for download would be displayed. The company can then download

suitable application form (i.e. NBFC or SC/RC) from the above website, key in the

data and upload the application form. The company may note to indicate the name of

the correct Regional Office in the field ―C-8‖ of the ―Annx-Identification Particulars‖

worksheet of the Excel application form. The company would then get a Company

Application Reference Number for the CoR application filed on-line. Thereafter, the

company has to submit the hard copy of the application form (indicating the Company

Application Reference Number of its on-line application), along with the supporting

documents, to the concerned Regional Office. The company can then check the status

of the application based on the acknowledgement number. The Bank would issue

Certificate of Registration after satisfying itself that the conditions as enumerated in

Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934 are satisfied.



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All NBFCs are not entitled to accept public deposits. Only those NBFCs holding a

valid Certificate of Registration with authorisation to accept Public Deposits can

accept/hold public deposits. NBFCs authorised to accept/hold public deposits besides

having minimum stipulated Net Owned Fund (NOF) should also comply with the

Directions such as investing part of the funds in liquid assets, maintain reserves,

rating etc. issued by the Bank.

Yes, there is a ceiling on acceptance of Public Deposits. An NBFC maintaining required

NOF/Capital to Risk Assets Ratio (CRAR) and complying with the prudential norms can

accept public deposits as follows:

Category of NBFC having minimum

NOF of Rs 200 lakhs

Ceiling on public

deposit

AFC* maintaining CRAR of 15% without credit rating

AFC with CRAR of 12% and having minimum investment grade

credit rating

1.5 times of NOF or Rs 10

crore whichever is less

4 times of NOF

LC/IC** with CRAR of 15% and having minimum investment

grade credit rating

1.5 times of NOF

*AFC=Asset Finance Company

** LC/IC = Loan company/Investment Company

As has been notified on June 17, 2008 the ceiling on level of public deposits for NBFCs

accepting deposits but not having minimum Net Owned Fund of Rs 200 lakh is revised as

under:

Category of NBFC having NOF more

than Rs 25 lakh but less than Rs 200 lakh

Revised Ceiling on public

deposits

AFCs maintaining CRAR of 15% without credit rating and Equal to NOF

AFCs with CRAR of 12% and having minimum investment

grade credit rating

1.5 times of NOF



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LCs/ICs with CRAR of 15% and having minimum investment

grade credit rating

Equal to NOF

Presently, the maximum rate of interest an NBFC can offer is 12.5%. The interest

may be paid or compounded at rests not shorter than monthly rests.

The NBFCs are allowed to accept/renew public deposits for a minimum period of 12

months and maximum period of 60 months. They cannot accept deposits repayable on

demand.

The NBFCs are allowed to accept/renew public deposits for a minimum period of 12

months and maximum period of 60 months. They cannot accept deposits repayable on

demand.

NBFCs cannot offer interest rates higher than the ceiling rate prescribed by RBI from

time to time. The present ceiling is 12.5 per cent per annum. The interest may be paid

or compounded at rests not shorter than monthly rests.

NBFCs cannot offer gifts/incentives or any other additional benefit to the depositors.

NBFCs (except certain AFCs) should have minimum investment grade credit rating.

The deposits with NBFCs are not insured.

The repayment of deposits by NBFCs is not guaranteed by RBI.

Certain mandatory disclosures are to be made about the company in the Application

Form issued by the company soliciting deposits.

Effective from April 24, 2004, NBFCs cannot accept deposits from NRIs except

deposits by debit to NRO account of NRI provided such amount does not represent

inward remittance or transfer from NRE/FCNR (B) account. However, the existing

NRI deposits can be renewed.

1.3 GUIDELINES FOR NEW DEPOSITS

Customer identification: 'Know The Customer' (KYC) should be the key guiding

principle for identification of an individual / corporate customer (depositor or

borrower).



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Accordingly, the KYC framework should have two-fold objective, (i) to ensure

customer identification and verifying his identity and residential address; and (ii) to

monitor transactions of a suspicious nature.

NBFCs should ensure that the identity of the customer, including beneficial owner is

done based on disclosures by customers themselves.

Typically easy means of establishing identity would be documents such as Permanent

Account Number (PAN), ration card, driving licence, Election Commission's identity

card, passport, et cetera in case of individuals and registration certificate, partnership

deed/agreement, et cetera and other reliable documents in respect of companies, firms

and other bodies.

Verification through such documents should be in addition to the introduction by a

person known to the NBFC.

Procedures for existing customers

In respect of existing customers, NBFCs should ensure that gaps and missing

information in compliance of KYC guidelines on customer identification procedure is

filled up and completed before June 30, 2004.

Ceiling and monitoring of cash transactions

NBFCs would normally not have large cash withdrawals and deposits.

However, wherever transactions of Rs 10 lakh (Rs 1 million) and above are

undertaken, they should keep record of these transactions in a separate register

maintained at branch, as well as at Registered Office.

Such information should be made available to regulatory and investigating authorities,

when demanded.

Guidelines and monitoring procedures

The board of directors of NBFCs should formulate policies and procedures to

operationalise the guidelines and put in place an effective monitoring system to ensure

compliance by their branches.

Early computerisation of branch/office reporting will facilitate prompt generation of

such reports and monitoring.



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Internal control systems

Duties and responsibilities should be explicitly allocated among the staff for ensuring

that policies and procedures are managed effectively and that there is full commitment

and compliance to an effective KYC programme in respect of both existing and

prospective customers/clients.

Internal audit/inspection

Internal auditors must specifically scrutinise and comment on the effectiveness of the

measures taken by branches / offices of NBFC in adoption of KYC norms and steps

towards prevention of money laundering.

Specific cases of violation should be immediately brought to the notice of head /

controlling / registered office.

Record keeping

NBFCs should prepare and maintain proper documentation on their customer

relationships and cash transactions of Rs 10 lakh and above.

The records of all such transactions should be retained for at least ten years after the

transaction has taken place and should be available for perusal and scrutiny by audit

functionaries as well as regulators and law enforcement authorities; as and when

required, at the branch as well as at registered office.

Training of staff and management

It is important that all the operating and management staff is made fully aware of the

implications and understand the need for strict adherence to KYC norms.

NBFCs may take suitable steps to impart training to their operational staff on anti-

money laundering measures.



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1.4 RESPONSIBILITIES

The NBFCs accepting public deposits should furnish to RBI

i. Audited balance sheet of each financial year and an audited profit and loss account in

respect of that year as passed in the annual general meeting together with a copy of

the report of the Board of Directors and a copy of the report and the notes on accounts

furnished by its Auditors;

ii. Statutory Annual Return on deposits - NBS 1;

iii. Certificate from the Auditors that the company is in a position to repay the deposits

as and when the claims arise;

iv. Quarterly Return on liquid assets;

v. Half-yearly Return on prudential norms;

vi. Half-yearly ALM Returns by companies having public deposits of Rs. 20 crore and

above or with assets of Rs. 100 crore and above irrespective of the size of deposits ;

vii. Monthly return on exposure to capital market by companies having public deposits

of Rs. 50 crore and above; and

viii. A copy of the Credit Rating obtained once a year along with one of the Half-yearly

Returns on prudential norms as at (v) above.



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1.5 CURRENT SCENARIO

Nearly 11 years after the last of the two banking licences were issued by RBI to private sector

entities, the government has again started the process of allowing the better-managed non-

banking finance companies (NBFCs) to graduate to full-fledged banks. FM Pranab

Mukherjee‘s Budget proposal on Friday was the first step towards the same.

The second step will be enacted on Tuesday morning. A select group of officials from top

NBFCs, under the aegis of the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC), the trade body

for NBFCs in India, are meeting R Gopalan, the banking secretary in the finance ministry, to

present a case for select NBFCs to be converted into full-fledged banks, sources said. About

12-15 NBFCs and corporate houses having presence in the financial sector are expected to

join the race to float a bank.

‗‗The finance minister is convinced that there is a huge need for low-cost financing at the

semi-urban and rural areas in India,‘‘ said a industry source. The financial services industry

believes the Budget proposal was a reflection of the same. ‗‗In the finance ministry things are

moving in the right direction and the banking secretary‘s meeting proves the same,‘‘ said the

source. FIDC office bearers could not be contacted during the extended weekend.



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n the last Union Budget, the FM had announced that RBI is considering giving additional

banking licences to private sector players, including NBFCs. This was ostensibly to further

financial inclusion and also to improve the size and sophistication of the Indian banking

system. The announcement set the financial markets on fire with a lot of conjecturing as to

who would be the lucky few. The access to low-cost current account and savings accounts

and the ability to offer all financial products under one roof were cited as major attractions

for NBFCs to rush to seek banking licences. It was also expected that RBI would give new

licences to private players very soon. But, an analysis reveals a different picture. Neither is

RBI in a hurry to issue fresh licences nor are many NBFCs keen to get into commercial

banking.

The reasons for this are manifold. RBI rules are stringent for commercial banks as they are

the visible face of the Indian financial system and commercial banks are primarily the

custodians of public money. RBI places restrictions on commercial banks in their lending

operations. Out of Rs 100 taken in as deposits, approximately Rs 30 has to be set apart as

statutory requirements towards CRR and SLR. This leaves the banks with Rs 70 to lend. Out

of this, 40% has to be statutorily lent towards the priority sector as defined by RBI. This

leaves banks with approximately Rs 42 to lend at their own discretion. Many NBFCs would

definitely find this as restrictive to say the least.

As per the guidelines of 2001, NBFCs seeking a banking licence should have a minimum

paid-up capital of Rs 200 crore, which must be increased to Rs 300 crore within 3 years of

conversion into a bank. Further, banks have to invest large funds in fixed assets and

information technology primarily to facilitate financial inclusion, risk management, anti

money laundering, etc. These huge capital expenditures increase the payback period for the

investments made. Also, banking-as-a-business model is far more people-, process- and

product-driven than a simple NBFC model. For example, in order to adopt universal banking,

the staff needs to be multi-skilled in banking functions. So, the operating expenses will be

substantially higher, which, in turn, would reduce the profitability of operations. Also, there

are restrictions on ownership and voting rights. Current stipulations cap voting rights at 10%;

higher rights require the specific approval of...


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Chapter-2

Literature

review



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2.1 IMPORTANCE OF NBFC’S

According to RBI Non Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) is a constituent of the

institutional structure of the organized financial system in India. NBFCs perform a significant

and important role in our financial system. They facilitate the process of channelising of

public savings and provide better return to the depositors. We are aware that due to

liberalization and globalisation, banking industry and financial sector has gone through many

reforms. In the present economic environment it is very difficult to cater need of society by

Banks alone so role of Non Banking Finance Companies and Micro Finance Companies

become indispensable. The activities of non-banking financial companies

(NBFCs) in India have undergone qualitative changes over the years through functional

specialisation. The role of NBFCs as effective financial intermediaries has been well

recognised as they have inherent ability to take quicker decisions, assume greater risks, and

customise their services and charges more according to the needs of the clients. While these

features, as compared to the banks, have contributed to the proliferation of NBFCs, their

flexible structures allow them to unbundle services provided by banks and market the

components on a competitive basis. The distinction between banks and non-banks has been

gradually getting blurred since both the segments of the financial system engage themselves

in many similar types of activities. At present, NBFCs in India have become prominent in a

wide range of activities like hire-purchase finance, equipment lease finance, loans,

investments, etc. By employing innovative marketing strategies and devising tailor-made

products, NBFCs have also been able to build up a clientele base among the depositors, mop

up public savings and command large resources as reflected in the growth of their deposits

from public, shareholders, directors and their companies, and borrowings by issue of non-

convertible debentures, etc.

According to KPMG survery The Indian Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC) sector has

often been relegated to the shadows, in most discussions on the Indian Financial Services

(FS) industry. Banks, insurance companies and capital market players take centre stage and

invariably, NBFCs attract public attention only during times of crisis. Little attention has

been paid to the silent but effective manner in which NBFCs have spread their operations

across the country. NBFCs have provided financial solutions to sections of society who

hitherto were at the mercy of unorganized players for credit and savings products, which



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were delivered on economically and socially usurious terms. ronically, in recent times,

NBFCs are once again in the spotlight for their perceived strengths and capabilities rather

than their problems. While this re-rating ought to bring cheer to a much maligned sector, a

degree of caution needs to be instilled within potential investors in NBFCs, who need to

clearly understand the true drivers of value for finance companies. This understanding is

imperative to enable a better judgment of the intrinsic worth of NBFCs. This article proceeds

to illustrate the key factors responsible for the strong re-rating of the NBFC sector, as well as

discuss the validity of each of these factors, as actual drivers of value. Today, the NBFC

sector is as financially sound as it has ever been.To an extent, this can be attributed to the

very problems affecting the sector which have resulted in the purging of several players,

leaving the fittest few to dominate the landscape. Taking the Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI)

definition of ‗reporting NBFCs‘ as a proxy for non-dormant players, a mere 24 NBFCs held

92.7 percent of the total assets of all NBFCs in 2005-2006. The balance assets, amounting to

less than 8 percent of the total, were fragmented across 439 NBFCs. In addition to this

consolidation, at present, NBFCs in general are well-capitalized with strong parent support. A

majority of active NBFCs reported capital adequacy ratios exceeding 12 percent

2.2 ROLE OF NBFC’S

According to EPW Research Foundation (EPWRFThe Indian economy is going through a

period of rapid `financial liberalisation'. Today, the `intermediation' is being conducted by a

wide range of financial institution through a plethora of customer friendly financial products.

The segment consisting of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), such as equipment

leasing/hire purchase finance, loan and investment companies, etc. have made great strides in

recent years and are meeting the diverse financial needs of the economy. In this process, they

have influenced the direction of savings and investment. The resultant capital formation is

important for our economic growth and development. Thus, from both the macroeconomic

perspective and the structure of the Indian financial system, the role of NBFCs has become

increasingly important. The crucial role of Non Banking Finance Institutions (NBFIs) in

broadening access to financial services, and enhancing competition and diversification of the

financial sector has been well recognized. The main advantages of these companies lie in

their ability to lower transactions costs of their operations, their quick decision-making

ability, customer orientation and prompt provision of services. While NBFIs are sometimes

seen as akin to banks in terms of the products and services offered, this is strictly not



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accurate, as more often, NBFIs play a range of roles that complement banks. Further, Status

Note on NBFCs

NBFIs can add to economic strength to the extent they enhance the resilience of the financial

system to economic shocks. A well developed and properly regulated NBFI sector is thus an

important component of broad, balanced, efficient financial system that spreads risks and

provides a sound base for economic growth and prosperity.

2.3 ON GLOBAL CRISIS

According to CARE: NBFC sector faced significant stresses on asset quality, liquidity and

funding costs due to the global economic slowdown & its impact on the domestic economy.

While all the NBFCs were affected, the impact varied according to the structural features of

each NBFC. Asset-liability maturity (ALM) profiles, type of assets financed and origination /

collection models followed were the primary differentiators within NBFCs. The support

provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) highlighted the explicit acceptance of the

systemic importance of the sector. FY10 was marked by re-aligning of the liability profiles,

tightening of lending norms coupled with closing down of many of the unsecured loan

segments. On a structural basis, the sector is now more robust due to the lessons learned by

NBFCs from this crisis. Profitability is expected to be lower than historical levels due to

conservative ALM management, higher provisioning and avoidance of high yielding

unsecured loan segments. However profits are at the same time expected to be much more

stable & less susceptible.


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CHAPTER-3

RESEARCH

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3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN

Since the research is for industry analysis and it is structured for NBFC‘S. The research uses

secondary data for analysIs and interpretation.

3.2 OBJECTIVE

The confined objectives of the present study are:

To analyze the market of NBFC‘s in India

To study the financials of NBFC‘s

3.3 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The study was limited to the Financial Service market of India which included NBFC‘s

mainly from the . The study was completed within the time frame of 60 days(2 months)

starting from 1st April, 2010 and ending on 1st June, 2010. The target group of the study

were the NBFC‘s

3.4 DATA COLLECTION

There are two methods of data collection that can be considered when collecting data for

research purpose. These data collection types include the following:

1. Primary data

2. Secondary data

Both the secondary and primary data collection methods were used in the study.

3.4.1 PRIMARY DATA

The primary data required for this study was collected by visiting the financial services and

analysing the information provided by them.

3.4.2 SECONDARY DATA

The secondary data for the research was collected from journals, research articles, books and

internet websites, annual reports etc whose details and references has been given in Chapter-

2 and in ―References‖. The source of the secondary data was British Library, NBFC‘s and

Internet.



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Secondary data was the main source in formulating the constructs of ― A comparative study

of NBFC‘s in India‖

3.5 FIELD WORK PLAN

The study was conducted in New Delhi (NCR and Bangalore visiting different institutions

and analyzing the different NBFC‘s work.


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CHAPTER-4

MAJOR PLAYERS AND

SELECTED COMPANY FOR

STUDY



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LIC HOUSING FINANCE

RELIANCE CAPITAL

SHRIRAM TRANSPORT FINANCE

IDFC



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4.1 LIC HOUSING FINANCE

4.1.1 Housing Finance Industry

India‘s housing finance industry comprises of banks and housing finance companies. They

have contributed to new residential home loans at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR)

of more than 30 percent during the period 2002-2007. This has been due to the combined

effect of a booming economy and low interest rates.

Further, steady prices and continuation of tax concessions to self-occupied residential home

borrowers are contributors to the growth of the industry. The average age of borrowers has

declined over the years, while the number of double income households has grown

significantly enabling them to borrow higher loan amount due to higher repaying capacity.

The scenario of unprecedented growth in housing finance, driven by low interest rates,

increasing purchasing power and attraction of the yield in this sector has begun to show signs

of change last year. There has been a decrease in demand during the last one year. Earlier to

that i.e., during 2006 to 2007 home prices increased at a CAGR of 30 to 40 percent against a

20 percent increment in salaries witnessed in metros and large cities. This had affected the

buyer‘s affordability.

As the borrowing cost for banks and housing finance companies steadily increased in line

with rising interest rates in the economy in the past two years up to Q3 of 2008-09, banks and

housing finance companies resorted to hike in interest rates so as to maintain their interest

spreads. Interest rates on new home loan originations have increased significantly by 200

basis points during April‗2008 to September October‘ 2008. As a result a higher proportion

of monthly income was being paid out as home loan equated monthly installments (EMI).

The combined effect of an increase in property prices and interest rates has meant that home

loan buyers, who would have had to borrow less at an interest rate of 8.75 percent a year ago,

now have to borrow more to buy the same property due to higher property prices at higher

interest rates of 10.5 to 11 percent. This trend has resulted in both lower affordability i.e., an

average home at a higher multiple of annual income, and higher debt burden (meaning that a

larger proportion of income gets spent as home loan EMI). Further, the increase in interest

rates on fresh loans to 10.5 to 11 percent from 8.75 percent meant increase in debt burden i.e.,

higher installment to income ratio. Along with, the economic down turn and consequential

apprehensions of job insecurity and income reduction led to slump in the market. However,



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the scenario has taken the reverse turn in the last quarter of the financial year 2008-09, which

was evident from the higher booking of flats, and sharp increase in the disbursements. Real

estate developers have taken sensible decision in reducing or slashing rates in major centres

specially Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Bangalore to encash on the existing

demand in the real estate market. The good deals might be offered for a few weeks or for the

first ten properties or for a killer deal for a time-bound two days or similar schemes but yes,

the writing is clear on the wall that the willingness to connect with the ―real‖ pricing has

dawned on the developers to sell at reduced prices to encourage more and more sales. The

sales teams in the builder/ developer offices are at their all-time creative best with sales

tactics. They now understand clearly that with buyers unwilling to relent on unrealistic

pricing, there is an even greater need to price competitively, maybe with a lower profit

margin, than holding on to the price and project as the interest meter runs. These proactive

steps should ensure renewed demands and increased volumes during the current year.

The Indian economy, which was on a robust growth path up to 2007-08, averaging at 8.9 per

cent during the period 2003-04 to 2007-08, witnessed moderation in 2008-09, with the

deceleration turning out to be somewhat sharper in the third quarter. Industrial growth

experienced a significant downturn and the loss of growth momentum was evident in all

categories, viz., the basic, capital, intermediate and consumer goods.

However, the fiscal stimulus packages of the Government and the monetary easing of the

Reserve Bank will, however, arrest the moderation in growth and revive consumption and

investment demand, though with some lag, in the months ahead. Furthermore, prospects of

the agricultural sector also remain bright, and this will continue to support the rural demand.

Finally, in the wake of expected improvement in agricultural production as well as low

international commodity prices, inflationary pressures are also anticipated to remain at a low

level through the greater part of the 2009-10.

4.1.2 Indian Housing Finance scenario

India‘s housing finance industry comprises of banks and housing finance companies. They

have contributed to new residential home loans at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR)

of more than 30 percent during the period 2002-2007. The scenario of unprecedented growth

in housing finance, driven by low interest rates and booming economy, has begun to show

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Earlier to that i.e., 2006 to 2008 home prices increased at a CAGR of 30 to 40 percent against

a 20 percent increment in salariee witnessed in metros and larger cities. This had affected the

buyer‘s affordability. The average home buyer spent around 4 times his net annual income

for purchasing a new residential home in the 3-4 years till March 2005. (source CRISIL

report 19th February, 2009) As the borrowing cost for banks and housing finance companies

steadily increased in line with rising interest rates in the economy in the past two years upto

September‘ 2008, banks and housing finance companies resorted to hike in interest rates so as

to maintain their interest spreads. Interest rates on new home loan originations had increased

significantly by 200 basis points during April‗ 2008 to August September‘ 2008. As a result

a higher proportion of monthly incomes was paid as home loan equated monthly instalments

(EMI). But, the scenario has taken the reverse turn in the last quarter of the financial year

2008-09 which was evident from the higher booking of flats and sharp increase in the

disbursements. As interest rates are heading southward, public sector banks have set the pace.

Housing finance companies would follow the suit. It may be mentioned here that with the

decline ininterest rates, LIC Housing Finance has passed on 150 basis points rate cut to the

customers i.e. 75 basis points each on 1st January, 2009 and 1st April, 2009. Our interest

rates are among the lowest in the industry. This has helped our company in retaining

customers and maintaining high growth rates even in tough conditions. And interest rate is

just one of the factors. Transparency, hassle-free services, property prices and buyer‘s

repayment capacity are equally important. The customer would not arrive at a decision solely

based on the reduction in interest rates for one year. LIC Housing Finance is one of the best

players in the industry in terms of EMI as our company has no hidden costs.

4.1.3 LIC Housing Finance

LIC Housing Finance Ltd. is one of the largest Housing Finance Company in India.

Incorporated on 19th June 1989 under the Companies Act, 1956, the company was promoted

by LIC of India and went public in the year 1994. The Company launched its maiden GDR

issue in 2004. The Authorized Capital of the Company is Rs.1500 Million (Rs.150 Crores)

and its paid up Capital is Rs.850 Millions (Rs.85 Crores). The Company is recognized by

National Housing Bank and listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) & Bombay Stock

Exchange Limited (BSE) and its shares are traded only in Demat format. The GDR's are

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The main objective of the Company is providing long term finance to individuals for

purchase / construction / repair and renovation of new / existing flats / houses. The Company

also provides finance on existing property for business / personal needs and gives loans to

professionals for purchase / construction of Clinics / Nursing Homes / Diagnostic Centres /

Office Space and also for purchase of equipments.

The Company possesses one of the industry's most extensive marketing network in India :

Registered and Corporate Office at Mumbai, 6 Regional Offices, 13 Back Offices and 158

marketing units across India. In addition the company has appointed over 1352 Direct Sales

Agents (DSAs), 7085 Home Loan Agents (HLAs) and 777 Customer Relationship Associates

(CRAs) to extend its marketing reach. Back Offices spread across the country conduct the

credit appraisal and administrative functions.

The Company has set up a Representative Office in Dubai and Kuwait to cater to the Non-

Resident Indians in the GLCC countries covering Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi

Arabia. Today the Company has a proud group of over 10,00,000 prudent house owners who

have enjoyed the Company's financial assistance.

Profile & Progress

Provides loans for homes, construction activities, and corporate housing schemes.

Around 91% of the loan portfolio derived from the retail segment and the rest from

large corporate clients

Formed three new wholly owned subsidiaries in 2007-08 to promote marketing of

financial products and venture capital fund.

Rated ‗AAA‘ by CRISIL for the 8th consecutive time in 2008-09; maiden Fixed

Deposit

program received an FAAA/stable rating by CRISIL.

An offshoot of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), incorporate in 1989.

Registered & Corporate Office at Mumbai with 6 regional offices, 13 Back Offices

and 130 marketing units across the country .

1352 Direct Sales Agents (DSAs), 7085 Home Loan Agents (HLAs) and 777

Customer

Relationship Associates (CRAs) comprise its pan-Indian marketing network.

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Listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, National Stock Exchange of India

Limited and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

More than 10,00,000 satisfied customers across the country since inception.

Reported a 23.90 percent increase in disbursals in 2008-09.

Improved return on networth by 267 basis points to 23.80 percent in 2008-09.

Reduced net NPA to a record low of 0.21 percent in 2008-09.

Enhanced PAT 37.30 percent to Rs. 531.62 crore in 2008-09.

Un-interrupted dividend payment record since 1990.

Recommended 30 percent increase in dividend over previous year i.e from

100 percent to 130 percent.

4.1.4 Financial Performance

Interest income from housing loans increased 34.90 percent from Rs. 2036.79 crore in 2007-

08 to Rs. 2747.65 crore in 2008-09. The net interest income grew by 31.97 percent from Rs.

553.94 crore in 2007-08 to Rs. 731.04 crore in 2008-09. Profit after tax surged 37.30 percent

from Rs. 387.19 crore in 2007-08 to Rs. 531.62 crore in 2008-09.



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Funds mobilized grew 49.38 percent from Rs. 7489.70 crore in 2007-08 to Rs.

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Sanctions (Ind.+Proj.) increased 26.46 percent from Rs. 8617.88 crore in 2007-08 to

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Disbursements (Ind.+Proj.) grew 23.90 percent from Rs. 7071.48 crore in 2007-08 to

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Loan portfolio grew 26.18 percent from Rs. 21936.41 crore in 2007-08 to Rs.

27679.28 crore in 2008-09.

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Asset Quality: Gross NPA declined by 63 basis points from 1.70 percent in 2007-08

to 1.07 percent in 2008-09.Net NPA levels declined 43 basis points from 0.64 percent

in 2007-08 to 0.21 percent in 2008-09.

On funds

On the performance of the Company : In the turbulent times when Housing sector was

passing through rough patch, LIC Housing Finance largely could manage the environment

well, inspite of various global as well as domestic economic challenges and was successful in

producing good business growth by its inherent strength in meeting difficult challenges

through unceasing and untiring efforts. The Company has not only ensured consolidation of

the gains achieved in the past years, but also ensured further growth and increased

profitability. The year 2008-09 has been a year of further containment of defaults and NPA

levels when compared to previous years.

Lending operations

The main thrust continues on individual loans with a growth of 25 percent as against 20

percent in the previous year. However, project loans were also given due weightage

resulting in a modest growth of 20 percent over previous year. During the year, the Company

sanctioned 67,886 individual loans for Rs. 8,186.02 crore and disbursed 67,237 loans for Rs.

7,351.09 crore during 2008-09. Individual retail loans constitute 75.11 percent of the total

sanctions and 83.94 percent of the total disbursements for the year 2008-09 compared to the

last year‘s figure of 75.84 percent and 83.47 percent respectively. The retail (individual) loan

portfolio grew by over 22 percent from Rs. 20,618.78 crore as on 31st March, 2008 to Rs.

25,252.87 crore as on 31st March, 2009. The cumulative sanctions and disbursements since

the incorporation, in respect of individual oans are: Amount sanctioned : Rs. 45,624.24 crore

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Non-Performing Assets and provisions:

The amount of gross Non-Performing Assets (NPA) as on 31st March, 2009 was Rs. 297

crores, which is equivalent to 1.07 percent of the housing loan portfolio of the Company, as

against Rs. 372.92 crore i.e., 1.70 percent of the housing loan portfolio as on 31st March,

2008. The net NPA as on 31st March, 2009 is reduced to Rs. 57 crore i.e. 0.21 percent of the

housing loan portfolio vis-à-vis Rs. 140.90 crore i.e., 0.64 percent of the housing loan

portfolio as on 31st March, 2008. The total cumulative provision towards housing loan as on

31st March, 2009 is Rs. 240.25 crore. During the year, the Company has written off Rs. 5.40

crore of housing loan portfolio as against Rs. 38.99 crore during the previous year.

Fund raising The Company raised funds aggregating to Rs. 11,188.33 crore through term

loans from banks, Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD), sub-ordinate debts, commercial paper,

Public Deposit and others which were used for fresh disbursements as well as

repayments/prepayments of past borrowings. The Company‘s NCD issue was rated ‗AAA‘

and Public Deposit was rated as FAAA/STABLE by CRISIL.

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The Housing Finance Industry is one of the most keenly competitive segments of the

Economy, with the Banking sector having a significant presence. However, Housing Finance

Companies with a dedicated focus on the industry and better understanding of the underlying

real estate markets stand on a better footing when it comes to understanding the needs and

requirement of the customers as also assessing the risks in the industry. It may be mentioned

here that with the decline in interest rates, LIC Housing Finance has passed on 150 basis

points rate cut to the customers during the calendar year 2009 so far 75 basis points each on

1st January, 2009 and 1st April, 2009. Our interest rates are among the lowest in the industry.

This has helped our company in retaining customers and maintaining high growth rates even

in tough conditions. And interest rate is just one of the factors. Transparency, hassle-free

services, property prices and customer affordability are equally important. NHB has lowered

its interest rates on refinance to housing finance companies. Refinance for rural housing at

concessional rate of 8 percent per annum for seven years has also been provided. Its‘ PLR has

been reduced to 10.75 percent per annum. The refinance facility of Rs. 4,000 crore extended

by RBI to NHB will be on-lent by NHB to housing finance companies with a cap of Rs. 400

crore per housing finance company with the condition that the refinance would be available at

an interest of 8 percent, only for loans below Rs. 20 lakh. Housing Finance, the Company,

through its competitive pricing, transparency in operations, wide distribution network and

good customer service, has not only been able to show a good growth in new business, but

has shown an improved retention rate, which is reflected in high growth of loan book.

Opportunities

There are many unique characteristics of housing distinguishing it from other goods. It is a

universal necessity. Home ownership is a social goal, bringing social status to the buyer.

Housing is also a relatively expensive asset, often soaking up a lifetime‘s savings. Housing

properties have a downward sloping demand curve, which means that less people would

effectively buy when prices are high and vice versa. At high prices, buyers postpone their

buying decisions and opt for rented accommodation. At low prices, people often purchase

more than one house. Disposable incomes determine purchasing power. Government policies

relating to interest rates, mortgage subsidies, tax rebate and other taxes like stamp duty etc.

also impact the housing property market. The housing sector is marked by a variety of taxes

and regulations. These are meant to ensure the safety of houses for occupation and to confer

rights of ownership to enable further transactions. Given that building or acquisition of a



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house usually involves several intermediary agents (either statutory like registration of

various title documents or facilitating agents such as brokers, builders or financiers), the final

cost of acquisition includes not just the price of the property that is paid to the seller (in case

the property is purchased) but also all the intervening transaction costs. As for the housing

property market in India, the residential housing property segment constitutes about 75

percent of the real estate market in terms of value. Real estate development activity has

shifted from metros to their suburbs and tier-two cities. A gradual shift to tier-three cities and

rural areas is taking place. Easy availability of finance from the housing finance companies

and commercial banks at lower interest rates, increased salaries and availability of fiscal and

tax benefits are propelling the demand for housing properties. The growth of the Information

Technology Enabled Services (ITES), industry has been a significant contributor of housing

property demand in recent years. ITES firms are moving from traditional centres like

Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai to the National Capital Region, Pune,

Chandigarh, Jaipur, etc. in order to be cost effective. This is resulting in not only the boom in

residential property markets but also in the institutional property markets in these cities.

There is great demand for modern office buildings and commercial spaces in India.

Threats (bottlenecks)

Impact of legal charges and documentation fees

There are taxes / duties / fees payable to the state at the construction stage. There are two

aspects of the cost namely:

i) monetary cost and;

ii) cost in terms of time devoted in obtaining various permissions and

clearances.

The number of permissions and documentation required can be quite large. Further,

permissions have to be taken from different departments and that too sequentially. This

delays the process of housing construction and occupation. The actual fees imposed by the

government are not necessarily high but the time taken to obtain requisite permissions is very

long, procedures cumbersome and sometimes involves extra payments to facilitate the

movement of files and getting the transaction through, is significant vis-à-vis the statutory

fees. The delays highlight the sluggishness of the market by increasing the gap between

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Future Outlook:

It is estimated that the housing finance industry will be able to maintain a higher growth in

fresh origination of residential home loans over next three to five years mainly due to

increased affordability of the borrower i.e. ratio of average property price to average annual

income, on account of the falling loan interest rates and decrease in property prices. The

average age of borrowers has declined over the years, while the number of double-income

households has grown significantly thereby enabling them to borrow higher loan quantum

due to increased affordability and repayment capacity. The growth drivers will continue to

increase demand for self-occupied residential housing; Revival of economy will certainly

lead to a steady increase in monthly incomes across key sectors. Rising proportion of double

income households, renewed confidence in higher income generation, reassurance of job

security and availability of variety of financing options should stimulate growth of the

housing sector. All these factors will further boost the impact of increased affordability,

leading to the sector‘s steady and comfortable growth. Looking forward, LIC Housing

Finance would like to remain focused in end-user segment for growth and increased

profitability and wish to make the coming year, a year of further consolidation and progress

by crossing greater milestones.



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4.2 RELIANCE CAPITAL:

4.2.1 Indian Economy:

After several quarters of around 9 per cent GDP growth, the rate moderated to 7.6per cent

and 5.3 per cent in the last two quarters of 2008, and is expected to average 7 per cent for

Financial Year (FY) 2009. The slowdown has been largely caused by a deceleration in

industrial growth from about 8.5 per cent in FY 2008 to 2.4 per cent in the third quarter of FY

2009. Surprisingly, the agriculture sector slowed down from 4.5 per cent in FY 2008 to -2.2

per cent in the third quarter of FY 2009. In contrast, the remarkable service sector success

story remained intact as output grew 9.9 per cent in third quarter, down only slightly from

10.8 per cent in 2008. The moderation from previous years was due to several factors. The

financial crisis and global slowdown affected both export growth in goods, services and

hence industrial production as well as corporates‘ access to diverse and low cost funding.

Moreover, high inflation during the first half of FY 2009 forced RBI to pursue a tight

monetary policy, which further dampened investment and consumption. However, the fact

that India‘s growth in the last few years has been fairly broad based (across sectors and

regions) and balanced (with consumption, investment, savings and exports all rising) bodes

well for the structural transformation of the economy as the business cycle enters a recovery

phase, in the second half of FY 2010.

RBI cuts rates aggressively: India‘s Wholesale Price Index, which was as high as 12.9 per

cent in August 2008 fell to 0.3 per cent by March 2009 resulting in an average inflation of

around 8 per cent for FY09. The sharp fall in inflation was caused by a high base, a

significant fall in commodity prices and various duty cuts announced by the Government.

Inflation is expected to remainlow and may even enter the negative territory for a short time

before moving up again towards the end of 2009.

Falling inflation and slowing growth gave the Central bank enough room and reason to cut

rates aggressively. From September ‘08 to March ‘09, the RBI has cut Repo, Reverse Repo

and CRR by 400, 250 and 400 bps respectively. This easing in monetary policy is likely to

translate, with a lag, into a significant boost for the economy. India‘s Trade Deficit widens,

largely due to increasing import growth: Global demand destruction due to the recent crisis

led to a mere 3.4 per cent growth in exports in FY 2009 while higher commodity prices

(including oil) pegged the imports growth at 14.3 per cent. This resulted in a trade deficit of



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US$119 billion in FY09 compared to US$88.5 billion in FY 2008. For the first three quarters

in FY 2009, the higher trade deficit, coupled with negative capital flows, reduced India‘s

Balance of Payments (BoP) surplus to a deficit of US$20.4 billion. After 10 consecutive

quarters of surpluses, this is the second time in three quarters that BoP has ended in a deficit.

The capital a/c balance too turned negative (-US$ 3.7 billion) in third quarter FY 2009 mainly

due to net outflows under portfolio investment, banking capital and short-term trade credit.

Outflows under portfolio investment were led by large sales of equities by FIIs and slowdown

in net inflows under ADRs/ GDRs. India‘s foreign exchange reserves declined by about US$

59 billion in FY 2009, but still remained at an impressive US$250 billion in March 2009. The

country‘s current foreign exchange reserves far exceed its total official and private sector

external debt making India‘s balance of payments position quite comfortable.

Import declines more than export in recent months, thereby improving trade deficit: Since

January 2009, Imports have declined more than exports due to both lower oil import bills and

slowing domestic investment and consumption. This has helped in narrowing our trade deficit

further. The trade deficit for the month of March narrowed to US$4 billion (4.1 per cent of

GDP, annualized) compared to US$14 billion in August 2008.

4.2.2 Reliance Capital

(RCL) is a part of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and is one of India‘s leading

and fastest growing private sector financial services companies, and ranks among the top 3

private sector financial services and banking groups, in terms of net worth. It is a constituent

of S&P CNX Nifty and MSCI India. Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group is amongst

India‘s top 3 business houses with a market cap of US$ 22 billion, and 150 million

customers. It has a strong presence across a wide array of high growth consumer-facing

businesses such as Telecom, Financial Services, Energy, Power, Infrastructure and Media an

Entertainment Reliance Capital has interests in asset management and mutual funds, life and

general insurance, private equity and proprietary investments, stock broking and depository

services, consumer finance, asset reconstruction, institutional broking and distribution of

financial products.

Reliance Capital, a constituent of S&P CNX Nifty and MSCI India, is a part of the Reliance

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (www.relianceada.com). It is one of India's leading, most

valuable and fastest growing financial services companies in the private sector.

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Reliance Capital has interests in asset management and mutual fund; life and general

insurance; consumer finance and industrial finance; stock broking; depository services;

private equity and proprietary investments; exchanges, asset reconstruction; distribution of

financial products and other activities in financial services.

Reliance Mutual Fund is India's largest Mutual Fund with over seven million investors.

Reliance Life Insurance is one of India's fastest growing life insurance companies and among

the top four private sector insurers. Reliance General Insurance is one of India's fastest

growing general insurance companies and among the top three private sector insurers.

Reliance Money is one of India‘s leading retail brokerage houses and distributors of financial

products and services.

Reliance Capital has a net worth of Rs. 7,712 crore (US$ 2 billion) and total assets of Rs.

26,003 crore (US$ 6 billion) as on March 31, 2010.

Reliance Consumer Finance offers a wide range of products, which include personal loans,

vehicle loans (car and commercial), home loans, loan against property, and SME loans. The

focus in this business is primarily the asset quality and the profitability of each loan given;

not merely growth or market share gains. In the September to December quarter of the year,

there was a steep drop in liquidity due to the global financial meltdown that had its fallout on

India. Consequently we slowed our disbursals. This naturally resulted in a smaller loan book,

which fell from Rs.9,513 crore last year to Rs.8,576 crore this year Reliance Consumer

Finance offers a wide range of products which include Home loans, Loans against property,

Vehicle loans (cars and commercial vehicles), SME loans and Personal loans. The focus in

this business is not just on the growth of credit per se but also on the quality of credit. Backed

by the long-standing conservative approach, we have developed stringent in-house credit risk

management systems to ensure the highest quality of credit.There was reduction the size of

our loan book to Rs.8,576 crore (US$ 2 billion) as on March 31, 2009, as against Rs.8,902

crore at the end of December 31, 2008. Our loan book is spread across 1,19,759 customers

and 23 locations. The loan book as on March 31, 2008 was Rs.7,120 crore. Reliance

Consumer Finance generated revenues of Rs.1,200 crore (US$ 261 million) for the year

ended March 31, 2009, as against Rs.395 crore for the corresponding previous period an

increase of 204 per cent. For the year ended March 2009, it achieved a profit before tax of

Rs.91 crore (US$ 20 million) as against Rs.36 crore an increase of 152 per cent. _ Reliance

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Pvt. Ltd. have got approvals from RBI as NBFC and the National Housing Bank for doing the

business of retail financing i.e. consumer finance and homes finance respectively.

Business mix of Reliance Capital

Asset Management Mutual Fund, Portfolio Management, Offshore Fund

Insurance Life Insurance, General Insurance

Consumer Finance & Home

Finance

Mortgages, Loans against Property , Business Loans, Loans for

Commercial Vehicles, Loans for Construction Equipment,

Auto Loans, Loans against shares, Business Loans

Broking and Distribution Stocks Commodities and Derivatives, Wealth Management

Services, Portfolio Management Services, Investment Banking,

Foreign Exchange and Offshore Investment, Third Party

Products

Other Businesses Asset Reconstruction, Institutional Broking, Private Equity,

Exchanges, Venture Capital


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The Company‘s gross income for the financial year ended March 31, 2009 increased to

Rs.3,017.29 crore, from Rs.2,079.79 crore in the previous year, registering a growth of over

45.08 per cent. The operating profit (PBDIT) of the Company increased 46.24 per cent to

Rs.2,334.99 crore during the year, up from Rs.1 596.69 crore in the previous year. Interest

expenses for the year increased by 203.02 per cent to Rs.1,236.75 crore, from Rs.408.15

crore, in the previous year. Depreciation was at Rs.21.22 crore as against Rs.17.09 crore in

the previous year. The provision for taxation during the year was Rs.109 crore. The net profit

for the year decreased by over 5.60 per cent to Rs.968.02 crore from Rs.1,025.45 crore in the

previous year. An amount of Rs.193.61 crore was transferred to the Statutory Reserve Fund

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crore was transferred to the General Reserve during the year under review. The Company‘s

Net worth as on March 31, 2009, stood at Rs.6,697.42 crore, as against Rs.5,927.50 Fixed

Deposits The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any fixed deposits during the year.

Five deposit accounts, aggregating to Rs.26,000, remained unclaimed on the due dates as on

March 31, 2009. The Company has intimated the deposit holders individually of their

unclaimed amount with a request to return the Fixed Deposit Receipts duly discharged to

enable the Company to repay the amount.


Opportunities

Low retail penetration of financial services / products in India

Tremendous brand strength and extensive distribution reach

Opportunity to cross sell services

Increasing per-capita GDP

Changing demographic profile of the country in favour of the young

Threats

Competition from local and multinational players.

Execution risk.

Regulatory changes.

Attraction and retention of human capital.

Future Outlook

India has survived one of the worst global crises in history better than most other economies.

The recent recovery in many of the leading macro indicators of economic activity has led

many to believe that the worst is over for the Indian economy and we are on our way to a

higher growth trajectory. There has been a resurgence in sales across a variety of sectors

from automobiles to cement, steel and electricity production. Rail and port traffic too has

seen an up tick. The Purchasing Managers‘ Index (PMI) has shown an improvement from a



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low of 49.5 for March to 53.3 for April 2009, signifying a renewed trend of growth in

manufacturing. India is the second major economy after China where the PMI has crossed the

baseline 50 mark, indicating the start of an expansionary ph ase. The growth in first half of

FY 2010 is expected to remain soft, with the economy turning around in the second half. The

drivers of this turnaround include government‘s fiscal stimulus measures, the collapse in

commodity prices, the coming onstream of significant domestic oil and gas output, the recent

infusion of record levels of FDI, the improvement in trade deficit and the environment for

external commercial borrowing (ECB) the fall in the real exchange rate, the RBI‘s aggressive

monetary policy actions and the expected stabilization of the global economy. India remained

the second fastest growing economy in FY 2009 after China. In the light of the ongoing

global recession, India will, even at a modest growth of 6 per cent in FY 2010, be one of the

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4.3 SHRIRAM TRANSPORT FINANCE

4.3.1 ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

The global economic conditions deteriorated sharply during the year 2008-09 with several

advanced economies experiencing their sharpest declines. The associated adverse effects

spread across emerging market economies (EMEs) particularly by the third quarter of the

year and accentuated the synchronized global slowdown. Inflation conditions witnessed

sharp volatility during the year as headline inflation in major advanced economies firmed up

considerably up to July 2008, but declined sharply thereafter. The global financial

environment entered a crisis phase in mid-September 2008, following the growing distress

among large international financial institutions. India – the third largest economy in Asia is

estimated to have grown less than 7 percent in 2008-09, after growing at an average rate of

around 9 percent or more in three fiscal years to March 2008. This was on account of a

global economic downturn and a contraction in domestic demand.

4.3.2 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

The financial year 2008-09 ended with a net decline of 22.3 percent in new commercial

vehicle (CV) sales (domestic and exports) as compared to the previous year. The industry

witnessed a healthy growth during the first-half of 2008-09, post which the CV sales started

declining at a high rate. This can be primarily attributed to the weakening of macro-

economic indicators, resulting in drop in freight availability, and restricted credit

availability. However, in the fourth quarter, the industry witnessed a slight revival in sales,

on a month-on-month basis, partly driven by the stimulus packages provided by the

government. The key steps taken include reduction in excise duty and provision of

accelerated depreciation to benefit CV buyers. In addition to this, the government also

undertook measures to improve liquidity for NBFCs and provide financial assistance to State

Transport Undertakings for purchasing buses under the Jawaharlal NehruNational Urban

Mission.

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Over the last few decades, roadways have dominantly improved their share due to greater

coverage, higher flexibility of door-to-door delivery and lower risk of handling losses.

Further, the government‘s investment in the development of national highways over the last

few years has led to higher demand for road transport. With further improvement in road

infrastructure and higher growth expected in road transport (which are primarily transported

through roadways), road freight is expected to account for 63.5 percent of the total freight

movement.

2. Higher replacement demand: Higher CV sales over the last few years were also supported

by replacement demand which stemmed from stricter regulations on overloading and

emissions. The Supreme Court, in November 2005, banned overloading of goods‘ trucks and

trailers in excess of prescribed gross vehicle weight.

To reduce pollution, the Automotive Research

OWNERSHIP TREND IN CVS Shriram Transport caters to small truck operators (STO –

owning less than five trucks) and first-time users (FTU),and is currently the only organised

player financing this segment (others are private financiers). STOs and FTUs control around

75 percent of the total truck fleet; however, they have poor freight origination skills and are

therefore dependent on brokers for a majority of their contracts.

4.3.3 Shriram Transport Finance

We are a part of the "SHRIRAM" conglomerate which has significant presence in financial

services viz., commercial vehicle financing business, consumer finance, life and general

insurance, stock broking, chit funds and distribution of financial products such as life and

general insurance products and units of mutual funds. Apart from these financial services,

the group is also present in non-financial services business such as property development,

engineering projects and information technology

Our Company was incorporated in the year 1979 and is registered as a Deposit taking

NBFC with Reserve Bank of India under Section 45IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act,

1934.

STFC decided to finance the much neglected Small Truck Owner. Shriram understood the

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fashionable.Shriram started lending to the Small Truck Owner to buy new trucks. But we

found a mismatch between the Aspiration and Ability. The Truck Operator was honest but

the Equity at his command was not sufficient to support the credit levels required to buy a

new truck.

From Driver to Owner, even if only of a Pre-owned Truck and from Pre-owned Truck to the

New Truck, we have been with him in his journey of Prosperity as he has been our partner in

our road to success and leadership.




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PUBLICISSUEOFNCDs

To explore and develop additional source of financing and with a view to meet The

Company‘s business operations, The Company, pursuant to the Securities and Exchange

Board of India (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008 and subject to the

necessary approvals, consents and permissions, issued and allotted Secured Non Convertible

Debentures, through a public issue and raised a sum of Rs. 99,999.96 lacs.

Considering the potential in raising funds by issue of non convertible debentures (NCDs),

The Board, at its meeting held on January 18, 2010, has decided to offer and allot, subject to

the aforementioned Regulations and such approvals as may be necessary, secured /

unsecured, NCDs not exceeding Rs. 50,000 lacs in one or more tranches through another

public issue which is expected to open for public subscriptions in May 2010.

4.3.4 SWOTANALYSIS

Strengths

The pioneer in the pre-owned CVs financing sector

Knowledge-driven (products as well as local customers) and relationship-based

business model.

Significant expertise and experience in valuation of pre-owned CVs as well as in

recovery/collection of monthly payments from customers

Pan-India presence with 484 branch offices all over the country.

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A well-defined and scalable organisation structure, capable of supporting surging

growth Low delinquency as assets are backed with adequate cover and are easy to

repossess with immediate liquidity

Strong financial track record driven by fast growth in AUM with low Non Performing

Assets (NPAs)

Experienced and stable management team Strong relationships with public, private as

well as foreign banks, institutions and investors

Weaknesses

The Company‘s business and its growth are directly linked to the GDP growth of the

country.

Any slowdown in GDP growth may have a negative impact on the business

Opportunities

Growth in the CV market driven by the economic growth and the infrastructure

development in the country

Strong demand for construction equipment Strong demand for passenger CVs Strong

demand for pre-owned tractors Loans for working capital requirements of CV users

Partnerships with private financiers will enable the Company to enhance its reach

without significant investments in building infrastructure

Threats

Maintaining relationships with customers who are mobile and have no proper

documentation

Maintaining asset quality

Regulatory changes in the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) and

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OUTLOOK AND OPPORTUNITIES

The global financial slump drastically squeezed export demand for our products and services

in the country‘s main US and European markets. The GDP growth for 2008-09 is now

projected to be in the range of 6.5 to 6.7 per cent. The Government of India as well as the

Reserve Bank of India did a splendid task in somewhat insulating the country and its

financial markets from the effects of the world wide crisis. They responded to the challenge

quickly and magnificently, thus minimising the impact of the crisis on India while

maintaining comfortable domestic and foreign exchange liquidity. The Government of India

provided three stimulus packages which, amongst other measures, cut excise duty by four per

cent across the board and increased planned expenditure by Rs. 20,000 crores. Easing of

monetary curbs and regulatory actions of the Reserve Bank ensured that our financial markets

functioned normally in spite of the disturbances across the world. These measures, on one

hand stimulated consumption and on the other hand provided enough liquidity in the financial

markets. These initiatives, coupled with lower commodity prices, are expected to soften the

downswing by stabilising domestic economic activity. Several factors, such as increased

movement of freight at the leading ports, pick-up in project investments, increased hiring, and

encouraging data from a number of key manufacturing segments could be an indicator that

the downtrend has bottomed out and that our economy is poised to regain its lost vigour

shortly. It is reported that auto, cement, steel and capital goods sectors have started

performing strongly which indicates a possible strong turnaround in the economy. Despite

several challenges lying ahead, the Indian economy remains resilient and is widely expected

to grow at around 6 percent in FY 2009-10. The cumulative production data for the Auto

industry for 2008 – 09 recorded a growth of 2.96 percent over 2007 – 08. During 2008-09 the

sales of Commercial Vehicles declined by 21.69 percent when compared to that of last year.

Sales of Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (M&HCV) fell by 33.16 percent and Light

Commercial Vehicles (LCV) recorded a negative growth of 7.10 percent. In spite of the

economic slowdown in the country, Your Company was able to once again post sterling

growth in the FY 2008-09 as well. Your Company was, to a large extent, insulated from the

downswing as it operates mainly in the preowned commercial vehicle segment, and is the

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4.4IDFC

4.4.1 Global Financial and Economic Crisis

TH E Y E A R 2 0 0 8 - 0 9 SAW the worst global financial and economic crisis in 60 years.

The crisis had a sev ere knock-on effect on the developing and emerging economies,

and caused India to lose much sheen from the stellar economic performance of the past years.

It exacerbated the beginning of a cyclical downturn in India‘s economy and India‘s GDP

growth, which was 9% during 2007-08, slowed to 5.3% in the third quarter of 2008-09.

Although Financial Institutions (FIs) in India have very limited exposure to the ‗toxic‘ or

‗distressed‘ assets, directly or through derivatives, and to the failed and stressed global FIs,

India has felt a strong impact through trade, financial markets and moderation in capital

flows. The impact has also been felt by the infrastructure sector in the country, largely

through weakening of demand, which was pronounced in the transportation sector (see Table

1), and reduced availability of finances, as external capital dried up and the equity market On

the other hand, the global economic slowdown led to softening of commodity prices such as

crude oil, aluminum, iron ore, copper and steel after July 2008, there by reducing the cost of

projects albeit with some time lag. Interest rates also started declining in line with the

monetary policy measures adopted by the Reserve Bank of India. Nevertheless, these positive

effects were offset by the weakening rupee, slackening demand and problems faced by

developers in respect of fund raising. Poor infrastructure continues to hamper the prospects of

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meet the growing demand for infrastructure services - regulatory framework and private

sector participation. Notwithstanding such efforts, the progress in capacity expansion in the

different sectors was very limited (see Table 2). The global crisis is only partly to blame as

there are continuing defi ciencies in policy and regulatory frameworks, and delays in decision

making. The delays in allocation of 3G spectrum and allegations of favoured treatment to

some operators for 2G spectrum have done little to strengthen the investment climate in not

only the telecom sector, but in infrastructure per se. Similarly, litigation relating to norms laid

down in the model bid documents for the roads sector delayed the much needed impetus for

new projects under the National Highways Development Programme (NHDP). The

concession agreements finalized for the award of new terminals at major ports in 2007-08

also underwent several revisions during 2008-09. The award and execution of projects also

faced several problems. These include the large number of clearances required from various

government agencies, delays in land acquisition. changes in scope of projects during the

bidding process, inadequate supply of equipment, delays in award of civil works, and weak

project execution capacity.

While financial markets in the US and Europe were feeling the pressure in the second half of

2007-08, other capital markets, especially in emerging economies, did not seem to think that

the sub-prime problem would play out into a full blown crisis of financial confidence. That

changed by the first half of 2008-09, when everyone began to see a clearer picture of the

extent of write-downs undertaken by the major international financial houses on account of

their non-performing assets.

4.4.2 Infrastructure Development Finance

Company Limited (‗IDFC‘ or ‗the Company‘) was set up in 1997 to act as a financier and

catalyst for the development of private sector sponsored infrastructure projects in India. Over

the last 12 years, and more so since the Initial Public Offering (IPO) in July 2005, IDFC has

pursued a focused growth strategy to evolve rapidly into a ‗one-stop-shop‘ for infrastructure

fi nance in India, capable of meeting the increasingly complex and ambitious requirements of

an expanding client base. Infrastructure typically involves projects with long gestation

periods, with each project going through different phases of implementation. Broadly

speaking, it begins with conceptualizing a project. Then the full project plan is developed,

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physical infrastructure is actually created. Finally, the project moves to revenue generation,

when the underlying asset starts getting utilised and generates actual income streams. Each of

the phases has different risk return profiles. IDFC‘s expertise lies in a deep understanding of

the risks and opportunities associated with the different phases of a project‘s lifecycle, and

appropriately packaging differentiated financial solutions that best meet the requirements of

investors and clients at the different stages by progressively expanding the range of its skills,

products and services beyond the traditional project lending to investment banking as well as

different types of asset management. This diversified range of product and service capability

has strengthened IDFC‘s core business model and has propelled the Company into one of

India‘s premier financial services platform leveraging knowledge and talent to span the areas

of infrastructure project finance, asset management and investment banking. Much of IDFC‘s

business is about mobilizing international as well as domestic capital. Naturally, like other

businesses, it has to deal with demand and supply side issues. While the demand side issues

are domestic in nature and relate largely to the appetite for private investment especially in

the Infrastructure sector, the supply side issues are more global. These include factors like

cost of capital, liquidity and investor confidence that are intrinsic to international capital

flows.

On both fronts there were significant developments in the macro-economic environment and

overall market conditions, which played a key role in defining the Company‘s strategy and

progress during 2008-09. In this context, it is important to first analyse the structural changes

that took place in the macroeconomic environment to appreciate the challenges that IDFC

had to face and overcome during 2008-09.

THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND IDFC

As was reported in last year‘s Annual Report, the fall in housing prices in the US had sparked

off the sub prime lending crisis in the middle of 2007. Credit downgrading by rating agencies

and increased default risk of various housing backed paper, particularly collateralised debt

obligations (CDOs) that were sliced, diced and far removed from the original assets, rapidly

spread throughout the US, and then to the European and Asian financial systems. In a matter

of months, what had started as a US housing problem became a major crisis that affected the

entire global financial system. Several large international financial institutions were left to

grapple with the consequences of large asset write-downs. Soon this led to an unprecedented

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after the collapse of Lehman Brothers on 14th September. Thanks to massive financial,

monetary and fiscal interventions by the US as well as major European nations, the acute

financial crisis passed by January 2009. But it scarred the real economy everywhere in the

world. Starting with the US in the third quarter of 2008, every major developed country went

into a recession — which continues till today. At the time of writing this Management

Discussion and Analysis, the global situation remains grim. Indeed, this is the worst

economic downturn that the world has seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s.

The US has already suffered from three successive quarters of negative GDP growth,

with possibly more to follow. Although it is believed by some that the US economy

will bottom out by the end of the third quarter of 2009, the estimated GDP growth for

2009 will be -2.9%. In April 2009, unemployment was at 8.9%, and rising—the worst

since the early 1980s.

The Euro area is also in a deep recession, and structurally much worse off than the

US. GDP growth for 2009 is estimated at -3.7%.

Japan is heading for yet another period of long term de-growth. Industrial output has

been falling by more than 30% every month compared to a year earlier; and GDP

growth for 2009 is being estimated at 6.4%.

With an estimated 11% to 12% fall in the real value of world trade in 2009, China‘s

growth is expected to reduce to high single digits.

India‘s growth is down from the 9% plus range of the last three years to 6.7% in

2008-09, with the chances of it being similar in 2009-10.




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Profit After Tax of Rs.750 crore for FY 2009 compared to Rs.742 crore in FY 2008

Balance sheet size as on March 31, 2009: Rs. 29,809 crore : an increase of 7%

Net NPAs at 0.21% of outstanding loans

Capital Adequacy Ratio at 23.75% (Tier I – 20.04%; Tier II – 3.71%)

Net Interest income (NII) of Rs.922 crore : an increase of 33%

Non Interest Income of Rs. 613 crore in FY 2009

Assets under management – USD 4.7 bn

Closure of USD 1.0 bn India Infrastructure Fund and USD 0.70 bn IDFC Private

Equity Fund III

At its 72nd Board Meeting held on April 28, 2009, the Board of Directors of

Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC) approved financial

results for the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 and recommended Dividend at

the rate of Rs. 1.20 per equity share for FY 2009.

INCOME

Net Interest Income (NII) increased by 33% from Rs. 694 crore in FY 2008 to

Rs. 922 crore in FY 2009.

Net Interest Income (NII) from infrastructure loans increased by 34% from

Rs. 565 crore in FY 2008 to Rs. 758 crore in FY 2009.

Net Interest Income from treasury operations increased by 27% from Rs. 129

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Non Interest Income for FY 2009 decreased by 1% from Rs. 618 crore in FY 2008 to

Rs.613 crore in FY 2009.

Fees from IDFC‘s asset management business were Rs. 203 crore in FY 2009.

Income from Investment banking and broking activity of IDFC was Rs. 115 crore in

FY 2009.

Income from principal investments was Rs. 184 crore in FY 2009.

Other fees was Rs.111 crore in FY 2009.

PROFITS

Profit before tax (PBT) increased by 4% from Rs. 1,000 crore in FY 2008 to Rs. 1,036

crore in FY 2009.

EPS (diluted) at Rs. 5.78 per share

After accounting for Rs. 278 crore for tax, profit in associate company and minority

interest, the profit after tax (PAT) for FY 2009 increased by 1% to Rs. 750 crore from

Rs. 742 crore in FY 2008.


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exposures, and borrowing from banks could increase to 20% of net worth. Non-infrastructure

NBFCs can currently raise up to 15% of net worth.

Additionally, the firm‘s plan to raise Rs3,500 crore over the next 12 months is a ―pre-

emptive‖ bid to raise capital and stay relevant with the ―SBIs of the world‖, Limaye

told Mint in an interview last week. The state-owned State Bank of India is India‘s largest

lender.

―In the next three years, the opportunity in the infrastructure landscape looks quite attractive

so we think it is a good time to capitalize on the opportunity,‖ he said, estimating that

infrastructure lenders could stand to lend close to Rs3 trillion over the next three-four years,

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CHAPTER-5

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2008-09 was a difficult year, especially for the financial segment across the globe. However,

India‘s strong macro-economic fundamentals and financial policies have shielded it from the

turmoil.. The study considered those banks that have announced their results between 15th

April -20th May 2008- 09 posted on the website of Bombay Stock Exchange. The have

analyzed in total 29 banks (both public & private sector) and 7 NBFCs The) study has

examined and compared the profitability of banks with NBFCs during the financial year

2008-09. Simple average and profitability ratio of the two segments have been studied.

Methodology - The AFP analysis of the Indian commercial banks & NBFCs profitability is

calculated using two broad parameters including net profit and total income. Profitability

Ratio is a class of financial metrics that is used to assess a business's ability to generate

earnings as compared to its expenses and other relevant costs incurred during a specific

period of time.

Profitability is calculated as:

(Net Profit/Total income)*100

NBFCs more profitable than commercial banks despite slowdown Even as the world wide

financial crisis and slowdown in key sectors of the Indian economy led the Non Banking

Financial Companies to face severe cash shortage during the financial year 2008-09, the

overall profitability of NBFCs has remained higher than the scheduled commercial banks.

During the financial year 2008-09, Non- Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) average

profitability stood higher at 18.90 per cent as compared to the banks with 10.08 per cent. The

NBFCs generally operates on the model of lending to riskier projects with interest rates

higher than offered by the banking institutions. As the financial markets faced the heat of

global crisis during the financial year 2008-09, most of the NBFCs faced problems in fund

raising. Among the seven NBFCs, in 2008-09 the highest profitability was reported by

Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited at 20.89 per cent, with total income

stood at Rs.3626.38 crore and net profit at Rs.757.73 crore. It was followed by Housing

Development Finance Companies Limited (HDFC) andPower Finance Companies Limited

(PFCL) at 20.76 per cent and 20.67 per cent respectively. ―The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

monetary measures by cutting interest rates during 2008-09 has benefited the NBFCs since

many of them finance their operations through market borrowings‖ said Mr. Sajjan Jindal

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Aggregate net profit to total income ratio of 17 public sector banks and 12 private sector

banks reported to be 10.08 per cent during 2008-09.

5.1 Top 5 Banks and NBFCs with highest profitability

Among the 17 public sector banks, the highest profitability was reported by Indian Bank and

Bank of India at 15.83 per cent and 15.50 per cent respectively. Out of the private sector

banks the top positions were occupied by Axis Bank and Yes Bank at 13.22 per cent and

12.46 per cent respectively, among others. The 7 NBFCs, aggregate total income grew by a

whooping 57.3 per cent to Rs.28,208.72 crore in FY‘09 from Rs.17,906.84 crore in the

previous fiscal. However, the aggregate total income of 29 banks have increased by 25.3 per

cent from Rs 2,69,055 crore in 2007-08 to Rs 3,37,206.9 crore in 2008-09. Year-on-year

performance of the 29 banks regarding net profit to total income ratio at the aggregate level

showed a marginal decline during FY‘09 with 10.08 per cent as against FY‘08 recorded at

10.52 per cent, while in the case of 7 major NBFCs, the ratio declined during 2008-09 at

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PORTER‘S FIVE FORCES MODEL OF COMPETITION

The nature of competition in the industry in large part determines the content of

strategy, especially business level strategy .based it is on the fundamental economics of the

industry, the very profit potential of an industry is determine by competition interaction.

Where these interactions are intense, profittends to be whittled away by the activities of

competing.

Porter‘s model is based on the insight that a corporate strategy shouldmeet the

opportunities and threats in the organizations external environment.Especially, competitive

strategy should base on and understanding of industrystructures and the way they change.

Porter has identified five competitive forces that shape every industry and every market.

These forces determine the intensity of competition and hence the profitability and

attractiveness of an industry. The objective of corporate strategy should be to modify these

competitive forces in away that improve the position of the organization. Porter‘s model

supports analysis of the driving forces in an industry. Based on the information derived from

the Five Forces Analysis, management can decide how to influence or to exploit particular

characteristics of their industry.

Barriers to entry

Product differentiation is very difficult: As most of the NBFC‘s offer similar types of

loans which caters to same market. Innovation of a product plays a very important

role in the market.

Licensing requirement: There are already 13000 registered NBFC . So, the licensing

requirement is also low. The regulations are not that stringent as that of a Bank.

Threat of substitute:

Banks: Banks are important substitutes. As they are leaders in the markets. They have

a quite strong brand presence and a good credit appraisal method also.

Money Lenders: Small NBFC‘s cater to the rural areas where there is already a very

strong presence. They dominate the market in the rural areas and its mostly the

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Bargaining Power of suppliers

Many alternatives: The suppliers in this case are the depositors or the NBFC‘s funds.

Suppliers have lots of alternatives to put their money. With the risk they can invest

their money. E.g. Low Risks: Banks, Bonds etc. High Risk: Stocks, Investment

RBI rules and regulations: RBI rules and regulations are not as stringent as of Banks.

NBFC‘s are governed by many bodies. E.g. RBI, FIDC, NHB etc

Bargaining power of consumer very high

Large no. of alternatives

Low switching costs

Undifferentiated services

Full information about the market

Threat of competitors

Large no of NBFC‘s

High market growth rate

Low switching costs

Undifferentiated services

High fixed cost

High exit barriers

Rivalry among competitors is very fierce in Indian Non Banking Financial Industry.

The services NBFC‘s offer is more of homogeneous which makes the Company to offer the

same service at a lower rate and eat their competitor market‘s share. Market Players use all

sorts of aggressive selling strategies and activities from intensive advertisement campaigns to

promotional stuff. Even consumer switch from one bank to another, if there is a wide spread

in the interest. Hence the intensity of rivalry is very high. The no of factors has contributed to

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A large no of NBFC serving similar loan products: There is so many NBFC‘s and non

financial institution fighting for same pie, which has intensified competition.

High market growth rate: India is seen as one of the biggest market place and growth

rate in Indian financial industry is also very high. This has ignited the competition.

Homogeneous product and services: The services banks offer is more of

homogeneous which makes the company to offer the same service at a lower rate and

eat their competitor market‘s share.

Undifferentiated services: Almost every NBFC provides similar services. Every bank

tries to copy each other services and technology which increase level of competition.

High exit barriers: High exit barriers humiliate banks to earn profit and retain

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7.1 FINDINGS

Top-rated NBFCs have not only been successful in managing their market share but also in

protecting their profitability. A combination of the factors cited earlier had helped these

NBFCs earn better returns on their deployment. In fact, almost all the top-rated NBFCs enjoy

a return on total assets that is higher than HDFC Bank's, one of the better-run banks. The

higher return on assets was despite their operating cost ratio being similar to that of HDFC

Bank. For example, operating expenses as a proportion of net margin worked out to 68 per

cent for HDFC Bank. On an average, this was not significantly higher than the ratio for most

top-rated NBFCs. If return on assets were still superior, then it was because of the higher

return on their funds. For top NBFCs, the interest income worked out to 17-21 per cent of

their total assets for the year ended FY. The liquidity in the banking system also helped these

finance companies. Spreads over government securities for AAA rated corporate sector debt

instrument are now only 50 basis points. In other words, if the cost of funds for banking

companies has declined sharply, then top-rated NBFCs have also benefited from such a

decline in interest rates. Some of these companies are now raising funds at 7-8 per cent.

Also, these companies have displayed the ability to manage their portfolio without large

incidence of non-performing assets. For instance, LIC Housing Finance, IDFC and Shriram

Transport Finance boast of net non-performing assets to net advances ratio of less than 1 per

cent. This again has helped them lower the overall cost of operations and, thereby, protect

their profitability. Higher profitability and innovative financing options, such as

securitization, have also helped in boosting the capital adequacy ratio of these NBFCs.

among others, LIC Housing Finance, IDFC and Shriram Transport Finance, Reliance Capital,

boast of capital adequacy ratios upwards of 15 per cent. In other words, their balance sheets

continue to be strong to accommodate further growth in disbursements.

7.1.1 Disbursements - Sharp fall during the crisis

Disbursements were clearly hit during the crisis as is visible from Primary reason for this

initial fall was lack of supply of funds after the market liquidity dried up. Impact however

differed depending on the capital structure of the company, with NBFCs having larger ALM

mismatches and those which had more dependence on mutual funds for funding were

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term schemes. To support the sector, RBI undertook several measures to improve liquidity

flow to the NBFC sector. This was a significant development as the regulator highlighted the

systemic importance of the sector.

RBI measures to improve liquidity of NBFCs

The systemically important non-deposit taking non-banking financial companies

(NBFCs-ND-SI) were permitted to raise short-term foreign currency borrowings.

Allowed banks to avail liquidity support under the LAF for the purpose of meeting the

funding requirements of NBFCs through relaxation in the maintenance of SLR up to

1.5 per cent of their NDTL.

Risk weights on banks‘ exposures to claims on NBFCs-NDSI were reduced to 100 per

cent from 150 per cent.

Setting up of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for addressing the temporary liquidity

constraints of systemically important non-deposit taking non-banking financial

companies (NBFCs-ND-SI).

Deferring the higher CAR norms for NBFCs-ND-SI by 1 year.

While liquidity conditions started improving from Q4 FY09, disbursements growth remained

subdued for the sector till the first half of FY10. On a y-o-y basis the cumulative

disbursements showed a fall during Q1 FY10 and H1 FY10. This period saw deterioration in

asset quality of most NBFCs, which was especially high in their unsecured loan portfolios.

Lower disbursements were mainly because of the pull back of NBFCs out of unsecured

lending segments. On a cumulative basis 9ME FY10 disbursements increased by more than

19%. Even if we consider the low base effect of Q3FY09 disbursements, there is clear

indication of pick up in disbursements and a positive outlook for the sector. With

improvement in overall economic activity and higher thrust on infrastructure financing by the

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7.1.2 Cost of Funding - Shot up during the crisis due to short tenure borrowings,

stabilized now & expected to be less volatile due to larger proportion of long term

funding

Many NBFCs took advantage of the lower interest rate regime at the shorter end of the yield

curve by borrowing short term funds (3months – 1 year) at lower rates and lending for

maturities ranging from 3-4 years at higher rates. However the level of mismatches differed

between NBFCs and those with higher mismatch faced not only liquidity pressure, but their

cost of funding also increased during this period due to inversing of the yield curve and a

general rise in interest rates. Average borrowings costs1 (on an aggregate basis for CARE

rated NBFCs) increased from around 9.5-10.0% in FY08 to 11.5-12.0% in FY09. This shows

the severity of the impact as financial crisis affected funding costs in the second half of FY09

and led to a 200 bps increase for the entire year. The response by NBFCs was to gradually

replace short term funding with long termsources. This is a significant structural change in

the borrowing profiles that will bring more stability in profitability of the sector. However

spreads will also be lower compared to historical levels due to this change. During the 9ME

FY10 cost of borrowing reduced from the average of 11.5-12.0% of FY09 to 10.2 10.5% for

the 9 month period and is expected to remain around these levels for FY10. This however is

still higher than the FY08 levels due to the structural move towards longer term borrowings.

7.1.3 Asset Quality – Deteriorated more due to unsecured loans which is now virtually

stopped by most players, provisioning has improved & asset quality expected not to

worsen further.

Asset quality for the sector deteriorated significantly during the crisis. Aggregate Gross NPA

ratio trended from around 1.1% for FY08 to around 2.1% in FY09. While there was

deterioration in all asset classes, unsecured asset classes (Personal Loans, Unsecured SME

loans) showed the maximum deterioration and were the key drivers for overall increase in

NPAs. Apart from the asset-type financed, another differentiator between asset qualities was

the origination & collection model followed. NBFC‘s which originated majority of their

portfolio through branches & own employees showed better asset quality performance than

those which used the DSA model. Aggregate Gross NPA ratio has further worsened to 3.0%

at the end of 9M FY10, however it is close to peaking out. De-growth in unsecured portfolio

segment has also lowered the portfolio outstanding growth thereby leading to a ‗base effect‘

on the Gross NPA ratio and adding to the rise in reported numbers. Provision coverage has



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increased from around 50% for FY09 to around 60% at the end of 9MFY10 as players have

become more conservative. Unsecured lending has virtually stopped for many NBFCs and

underwriting norms have also been tightened in general for other asset classes. These

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RECOMMENDATIONS AND

CONCUSION


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8.1 Recommendation:

Domestic Financial markets can be integrated by making NBFC‘s Channel partners to

Banks. It will help in better allocation and funds availability. It will also help in better

management of Financial services sector in India..

Enhancing the credit delivery mechanisms: The credit delivery mechanism needs to

be more transparent and hassle free. There should be more stringent norms for the

defaulters.

Strengthening the professionalism of NBFC sector through education and training:

NBFC‘s are organized players. Regulatory body needs to educate people about

NBFC.

To reduce in interest cost and hence benefit the ultimate consumer.

8.2 Conclusion

It is encouraging that the NBFC sector‘s importance is finally being acknowledged across FS

market constituents as well as the regulator. However, the importance attached to the sector is

often transcending into misplaced exuberance. Over simplified and vague drivers for NBFC

valuations such as strategic fit and customer base, can never substitute dispassionate business

analytics. A rational assessment of the intrinsic values of NBFCs factoring issues such as past

performance, structural weaknesses of the sector (for instance funding disadvantages), along

with an identification of real capabilities are essential to ensure that the equilibrium between

price paid and value realized is reached to the extent possible. In the absence of this, India is

sure to witness the re-opening of the NBFC horror story albeit with a new chapter on the

erosion of NBFC investment values affecting investors across categories.

Ratings of the NBFCs whose profitability and asset quality was affected due to the crisis

were supported by their strong parentage. Based on the parental strength some players have

raised further equity and also managed to re-align their business models while maintaining

their solvency. overall positive outlook on the sector due to the better ALM position, focus

on relatively safer asset classes and the demonstrated acceptance of the sector as systemically

important by the regulator. The crisis has imposed an overall sense of ‗caution‘ even for the

newer entrants in the market. Also going forward higher capital adequacy norms will put a



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fairly conservative cap on the leverage of the sector thereby improving the credit profile of

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