Veritas Finance Unlisted Shares
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Veritas Finance Private Ltd.
INE448U01011
Listing Status: DRHP Filed
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About Veritas Finance Unlisted Shares
Overview of Veritas Finance Unlisted Shares
Genesis
- Veritas Finance Private Limited (Veritas) is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)). The Company has a presence across ten states: Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Karnataka, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh.
- Rating: During the year (FY24), rating agency CARE Ratings upgraded the long-term credit rating of the company to “CARE A+” with a stable outlook for Long-term Bank loans and Non-Convertible Debentures from “CARE A” with a stable outlook. Also, CARE Ratings has reaffirmed “CARE A1+” for short-term borrowings as well as for Commercial Paper issuance.
Focus and Objective:
- Veritas focuses on meeting the financial needs of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India, particularly those in underserved segments.
- The primary objective of Veritas is to make credit easily accessible to MSMEs, thereby positively impacting the lives of millions in the informal sectors.
Operational Overview
The key operational highlights of the year 2023-24 are:
- Assets Under Management increased to Rs. 5,723.79 Crs. from Rs. 3,533.73 Crs. in FY 2022-23. Disbursements: Rs. 3,702.43 Crores disbursed.
- Total Income increased to Rs. 1,123.80 Crs. from Rs. 682.20 Crs. in FY 2022-23.
- Total Comprehensive Income increased to Rs. 245.49 Crs. from Rs. 174.70 Crs. in FY 2022-23.
- The Customer base increased to 1,76,341.
- The Employee base increased to 6,299.
Branch Network Expansion:
- 96 new branches opened during the year ended March 31, 2024.
- Total branches increased to 382 across ten states (Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Karnataka, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar) and the union territory of Puducherry.
Veritas Service Centres (VSCs):
- 51 new VSCs opened during the year ended March 31, 2024.
- Total VSCs increased to 52 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Products Offered
- Secured (medium-term): Financial inclusion loans, micro business loans, small business loans.
- Unsecured (Short-term): Working capital loans.
- Secured (Long-term): Home loans, Loan against property.
- Secured (Medium-term): Used commercial vehicle loans.
Management
Mr. D. Arulmany | Managing Director & CEO
- Experience: 20+ years in financial services; former Business Head at Cholamandalam DBS and President & CEO at Aptus Value Housing Finance.
- Education: PGDM from IRMA and GMP from the University of Michigan.
Mr. V.G. Suchindran | Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer
- Experience: 20+ years in capital markets and development finance; former CEO at IFMR Investment Adviser Services; previous roles at Equitas Micro Finance, Citibank, and Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company.
- Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (FCA), Cost & Management Accountant, and Company Secretary (ACS).
Awards | Recognitions
- Platinum Category Award at CII National Technology Competition 2023 for Digital Transformation (April 29, 2023).
- Certification from TransUnion-CIBIL for Consistent Best Data Quality (March 2023).
- Inclusive Enterprise Lending by Non-Banking Finance Company of the Year Award at the 19th Inclusive Finance India Awards 2022.
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Financial Snapshot:
All Values in INR – Crs.
Financials |
31st March, 2024 |
31st March, 2023 |
31st March, 2022 |
% increase |
Revenue |
1123 |
682 |
443 |
65% |
EBITDA |
662 |
413 |
243 |
60% |
PAT |
245 |
175 |
76 |
40% |
PAT Margins |
22% |
26% |
17% |
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EPS |
23.76 |
14.57 |
6.59 |
63.07 |
ROE |
12.52% |
11.65% |
6.61% |
Takeaways:
- Strong Revenue and Profit Growth: The company has demonstrated significant growth in revenue (64.73%) and PAT (40.52%) from 2023 to 2024, indicating robust business expansion and profitability.
- Enhanced Operational Efficiency: With a 60.35% increase in EBITDA and an improvement in ROE from 11.65% to 12.52%, the company shows improved operational efficiency and better utilization of shareholders' equity.
Disbursements:
- Total AUM: Rs. 5,723 Crs. as of FY24 | Rs. 3,533 Crs. as of FY23.
- AUM Y-o-Y Growth: 61.98%
- Loan Disbursements: Rs. 3702 Crs. in FY24 | Rs. 2244 Crs. in FY23.
- Disbursements Y-o-Y Growth: 64.94%.
- CRAR: 41.49%.
Loan Book Split:
- Secured loan portfolio (MSME Loans and Construction Finance Loans): 75%.
- Home loans: 14%.
- Unsecured loan portfolio (Working Capital loans): 11%
Asset Quality | As of FY24
- GNPA: 1.79% (down from 2.19% as of FY23).
- NNPA: 0.85% (down from 1.26% as of FY23).
- Pandemic Impact: GNPA rose to 2.70% as of March 31, 2021. Further increased to 3.94% as of March 31, 2022 (industry-wide phenomenon).
- Outlook: Veritas believes the regulatory change aids in maintaining outstanding portfolio quality in the long run.
Industry Overview:
Key
Highlights:
- As of September 2023, NBFCs in the country have disbursed loans amounting to over 450 billion U.S.D.
- Projected CAGR of the NBFC sector: 18.5% | 2021 – 2026
- NBFCs accounted for the highest share of 39.97% in vehicle finance credit outstanding in Fiscal 2023
- NBFC credit is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16 - 18% between Fiscals 2023 and 2025.
Rural Market: Rural areas, which accounted for 47% of India's GDP, received just 8% of the overall banking credit as of March 31, 2023. This discrepancy highlights a significant market opportunity for banks and NBFCs to lend in these areas.
MSME Industry Trends:
- NBFCs in the MSME segment operate with a yield in the range of 18-20%.
- There are 630 lakh MSME corporates in India; only 250 lakhs have availed credit from formal sources.
- The sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.5%.
- MSME corporates are expected to reach 750 lakhs by FY23, with around 500 lakhs being New to Credit (NTC) MSMEs.
- Demand for MSME loans surged by 33% in Q1 FY24.
Factors
Key Strengths: |
Key Weaknesses: |
1. Promoter and Senior Management
2. In-house Processes and MIS Systems
3. Capitalisation Levels
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1. Geographical Concentration
2. Credit Profile of Borrower Segment
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Peer Comparison:
All values in INR
Particulars (As per FY24 Data) |
Veritas Finance Ltd. |
SBFC Finance Ltd. |
Revenue |
1123.8 Crs. |
1019 Crs. |
PAT |
245 Crs. |
269 Crs. |
PAT Margins |
22% |
26% |
Current Market Price (29/08/2024) |
₹580 |
₹80 |
MCAP |
7660 Crs. |
8664 Crs. |
P/B Ratio |
3.29 |
3.1 |
P/E Ratio |
31.26 |
32.2 |
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- For retail Investors, HNIs, or Body Corporates, the lock-in period is 6 months from the date of the listing of Veritas Finance Ltd.
- For Venture Capital Funds or Foreign Venture Capital Investors, there is a lock-in period of 6 months from the date of acquisition of Veritas Finance Ltd.
- For AIF-II (Alternative Investment Funds - Category II), there is no lock-in period
August 2021 saw the introduction of this regulation by SEBI. The purpose of the regulation change, which lowered the lock-in period from a year to six months, was to incentivize additional investments in firms getting ready for initial public offerings, or IPOs. Since its introduction, a number of Portfolio Management Services (PMS) have advised their clients to purchase Pre-IPO shares in order to take advantage of the advantages associated with early-stage investments. This reduction in the lock-in period is considered as a significant step forward.
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