4, Nov 2024
Unaudited standalone & consolidated financial results for the half year ended September 30th, 2024

The Board of Directors of Sundaram Finance Ltd. (SFL) approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the half year ended Sep 30, 2024, at its meeting held on Nov 04, 2024, in Chennai.

“Team Sundaram has delivered a balanced H1FY25 despite lower-than-expected economic activity in the half year. Assets under management grew by 20% to Rs. 48,058 crores compared to the prior year period. Net stage 3 assets closed at 0.89% and profit after tax for H1FY25 was at Rs. 648 crores. Our Group companies in asset management, general insurance and home finance have continued their trajectory from FY24 and recorded strong results. We continue to rely on our time-tested approach of steady and sustainable growth with best-in-class asset quality and consistent profitability,” said Harsha Viji, Executive Vice Chairman. 

Disbursements for H1FY25 recorded a growth of 3% over H1FY24. Gross stage 3 assets improved over the previous year. Gross stage 3 assets as on September 30, 2024, stood at 1.62% with provision cover of 45% as against 1.86% as on September 30, 2023, with provision cover of 42%. Core operations performed strongly with profit from operations up by 23% in H1FY25. Profits after tax was flat at Rs. 648 crores during H1FY25 and H1FY24 primarily due to a shift in the timing of dividend income last year. Dividend income was at Rs. 43 crores during H1FY25 as against Rs. 181 crores in H1FY24. Return on assets closed at 2.50% in H1FY25 as against 2.95% for H1FY24 and capital adequacy at 20.0% remains quite comfortable.

 

“Economic activity in Q2 was well below expectations with the monsoons disrupting consumption and government spending being slower post the general elections. The tepid economic activity was exacerbated by growing concerns on asset quality in the microfinance and unsecured lending sectors. With no exposure in these segments, we delivered a well-balanced performance in a tough operating environment, recording operating profit growth of 23%. Looking ahead, we remain cautiously optimistic of a recovery in economic activity in H2 as domestic consumption and private sector capital expenditure resume and the central government’s infrastructure spend and policy agenda gather pace. Team Sundaram will continue to remain sharply focused on delivering the Sundaram experience to our customers, our people and all stakeholders,” said Rajiv Lochan, Managing Director.  

STANDALONE PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR H1FY25 

  • Disbursements for H1FY25 grew by 3% to Rs. 13,768 crores as compared to Rs. 13,430 crores registered in H1FY24.
  • The assets under management grew by 20% to Rs. 48,058 crores as on 30th September 2024 as against Rs. 40,106 crores as on 30th September 2023.
  • Net interest income grew 19.4% to Rs. 1,304 crores in H1FY25 from Rs. 1,092 crores in H1FY24.
  • Gross stage 3 as on 30th September 2024 stood at 1.62% with 45% provision cover as against 1.86% with provision cover of 42% as on 30th September 2023. Net stage 3 as on 30th September 2024 closed at 0.89% as against 1.08% as on 30th September 2023.
  • The Gross and Net NPA, as per RBI’s asset classification norms for NBFCs, are 2.39% and 1.55% respectively as against 2.89% and 2.06% as of 30th September 2023.
  • Profit from operations increased by 23% in H1FY25 as compared to H1FY24.
  • Cost to income ratio closed at 32.27% in H1FY25 as against 35.18% in H1FY24.
  • The dividend income was lower during H1FY25 at Rs. 43 crores as against Rs. 181 crores in H1FY24.
  • Profit after tax was flat at Rs. 648 crores during H1FY25 and H1FY24.
  • Return on assets (ROA) for H1FY25 closed at 2.50% as against 2.95% for H1FY24. Return on equity (ROE) was at 14.2% for H1FY25 as against 16.2% for H1FY24.
  • Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 20.0% (Tier I –16.4%) as of 30th September 2024 compared to 19.9% (Tier I – 15.9%) as of 30th September 2023.

CONSOLIDATED PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR H1FY25 

The consolidated results of SFL include the results of its standalone subsidiaries Sundaram Home Finance, Sundaram Asset Management and joint venture company Royal Sundaram General Insurance.

  • The assets under management (AUM) in our lending and general insurance businesses stood at Rs. 72,541 crores as on 30th September 2024 as against Rs. 60,578 crores as on 30th September 2023, a growth of 20%. The assets under management of our asset management business stood at Rs. 76,845 crores as on 30th September 2024 as against Rs. 61,884 crores as on 30th September 2023, a growth of 24%.
  • Profit after tax for H1FY25 grew by 18% to Rs. 871 crores as compared to Rs. 741 crores in H1FY24.

GROUP COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Our group companies continued to perform well.

  • The asset management business closed the half year ended 30th September 2024 with assets under management of Rs. 76,845 crores (around 85% in equity) and consolidated profits from the asset management businesses were at Rs. 68 crores as against Rs. 49 crores in H1FY24.
  • Royal Sundaram reported a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 2,053 crores as compared to Rs. 1,818 crores in the corresponding period of the previous year, representing a growth of 13%. The Company reported a profit after tax of Rs. 126 crores for H1FY25 as against a profit of Rs. 145 crores in H1FY24.
  • Sundaram Home Finance continued to grow strongly with disbursements up by 26% to Rs. 2,896 crores in H1FY25. The profit for H1FY25 was Rs. 111 crores, as against Rs. 117 crores in H1FY24.
7, Aug 2024
Sundaram Finance Ltd: Unaudited standalone & consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024

Sundaram Finance logs disbursements of Rs. 6,908 crores, 7% over Q1FY24; AUM grows 23% to Rs. 45,671 crores

Net profit for Q1FY25 up by 9% at Rs. 308 crores

Profits from Operations up by 22% in Q1FY25

Continued improvement in asset quality with Gross Stage 3 assets at 1.56% (1.90% as of June 30, 2023) and Net Stage 3 assets at 0.84% (1.00% as of June 30, 2023)

ROA at 2.38% for Q1FY25 (2.68% for Q1FY24)

Capital Adequacy Ratio at 19.3% (21.4% for Q1FY24)

The Board of Directors of Sundaram Finance Ltd. (SFL) approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2024, at its meeting held on Aug 05, 2024, in Chennai.

“Team Sundaram has delivered a strong Q1FY25 despite lower-than-expected economic activity in the quarter. Assets under management grew by 23% to a new high of Rs. 45,671 crores, net stage 3 assets closed at 0.84% and profit after tax recorded a 9% growth to Rs. 308 crores over the prior year period. Our Group companies in asset management, general insurance and home finance have continued their trajectory from FY24 and recorded strong results. We continue to rely on our time-tested approach of steady and sustainable growth with best-in-class asset quality and consistent profitability,” said Harsha Viji, Executive Vice Chairman.

Disbursements for Q1FY25 recorded a growth of 7% over Q1FY24. Net interest income rose 20% in Q1FY25 as compared to Q1FY24. Gross stage 3 assets improved substantially over the previous year. Gross stage 3 assets as on June 30, 2024, stood at 1.56% with provision cover of 47% as against 1.90% as on June 30, 2023, with provision cover of 48%. The profit from operations is up by 22% in Q1FY25. Profit after tax at Rs. 308 crores registered an increase of 9% in Q1FY25 as against Rs. 281 crores in Q1FY24. The dividend income was lower during Q1FY25 at Rs. 18 Cr as against Rs. 51 Cr in Q1FY24. Return on assets at 2.38% as against 2.68% for Q1FY24 and capital adequacy at 19.3% remains quite comfortable to support planned growth.

“As we expected, economic activity in Q1 was disrupted by the general elections as well as a particularly hot summer. We delivered a well-balanced GQP performance in a tough operating environment. Looking ahead, we expect seamless continuity in the policy agenda of the government at the centre and that economic activity will pick up through the rest of the year. Team Sundaram will continue to remain sharply focused on delivering the Sundaram experience to our customers, our people and all stakeholders,” said Rajiv Lochan, Managing Director.

STANDALONE PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR Q1FY25

· Disbursements for Q1FY25 recorded a growth of 7% to Rs. 6,908 crores as compared to Rs. 6,489 crores registered in Q1FY24.

· The assets under management grew by 23% to Rs. 45,671 crores as on 30th June 2024 as against Rs.37,255 crores as on 30th June 2023.

· Net interest income rose 20% in Q1FY25 as compared to Q1FY24. Profit from operations increased by 22% in Q1FY25 as compared to Q1FY24.

· Gross stage 3 as on 30th June 2024 stood at 1.56% with 47% provision cover as against 1.90% with provision cover of 48% as on 30th June 2023. Net stage 3 as on 30th June 2024 closed at 0.84% as against 1.00% as on 30th June 2023.

· The Gross and Net NPA, as per RBI’s asset classification norms for NBFCs, are 2.21% and 1.41% respectively as against 2.96% and 2.00% as of 30th June 2023.

· Cost to income ratio closed at 32.90% in Q1FY25 as against 35.18% in Q1FY24.

· Profit after tax registered a 9% rise in Q1FY25, with net profit at Rs. 308 crores. The company had registered a net profit of Rs. 281 crores in Q1FY24.

· Return on assets (ROA) for Q1FY25 closed at 2.38% as against 2.68% for Q1FY24. Return on equity (ROE) was at 13.6% for Q1FY25 as against 14.3% for Q1FY24.

· Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 19.3% (Tier I –16.2%) as of 30th June 2024 compared to 21.4% (Tier I – 17.0%) as of 30th June 2023.

CONSOLIDATED PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR Q1FY25

The consolidated results of SFL include the results of its standalone subsidiaries Sundaram Home Finance, Sundaram Asset Management and joint venture company Royal Sundaram General Insurance.

· The assets under management (AUM) in our lending and general insurance businesses stood at Rs. 69,234 crores as on 30th June 2024 as against Rs. 57,150 crores as on 30th June 2023, a growth of 21%. The assets under management of our asset management business stood at Rs. 80,565 crores as on 30th June 2024 as against Rs. 59,862 crores as on 30th June 2023, a growth of 35%.

· Profit after tax for Q1FY25 grew by 16% to Rs. 435 crores as compared to Rs. 375 crores in Q1FY24.

GROUP COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Our group companies continued to perform well.

· The asset management business closed the quarter ended 30th June 2024 with assets under management of Rs. 80,565 crores (over 85% in equity) and consolidated profits from the asset management businesses was at Rs. 29 crores as against Rs. 24 crores in Q1FY24.

· Royal Sundaram reported a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 1,114 crores as compared to Rs. 908 crores in the corresponding period of the previous year, representing a growth of 23%. The Company reported a profit after tax of Rs. 65 crores for Q1FY25 as against a profit of Rs. 95 crores in Q1FY24.

· Sundaram Home Finance continued to grow strongly with disbursements up by 24% to Rs.1,353 crores in Q1FY25. The profit for Q1FY25 was Rs. 66 crores, up by 16% as against Rs.57 crores in Q1FY24.

27, May 2024
Sundaram Finance Ltd. – Audited standalone & consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31st, 2024

The Board of Directors of Sundaram Finance Ltd. (SFL) approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2024, at its meeting held on May 24, 2024, in Chennai.

“Team Sundaram has delivered a strong FY24 despite lower-than-expected economic activity in the quarter. Assets under management grew by 27% to a new high of Rs. 43,987 crores, net stage 3 assets closed at 0.63% and profit after tax recorded a 23% growth to Rs. 1,334 crores (excluding exceptional item) over the prior year period. Our Group companies in asset management, general insurance and home finance have continued their trajectory from FY23 and recorded strong results. We continue to rely on our time-tested approach of steady and sustainable growth with best-in-class asset quality and consistent profitability,” said Harsha Viji, Executive Vice Chairman.

Disbursements for FY24 recorded a growth of 25% over FY23 with all asset classes and geographies witnessing significant growth. Gross stage 3 assets improved substantially over the previous year. Gross stage 3 assets as on March 31, 2024, stood at 1.26% with provision cover of 50% as against 1.66% as on March 31, 2023, with provision cover of 49%. Profit after tax at Rs. 1,334 crores registered an increase of 23% (excluding exceptional item) in FY24 as against Rs. 1,088 crores in FY23. Return on assets at 3.18% as against 2.84% for FY23 and capital adequacy at 20.5% remains quite comfortable to support planned growth.

“Q4 witnessed sluggish demand in the automotive sector although pre-election impetus boosted infrastructure and construction activity. We improved market share and ensured best-in-class asset quality in a tough operating environment. Looking ahead, while medium term prospects for the Indian economy look promising, we expect FY25 to be a tale of two halves – H1 impacted by the general elections currently underway and normal monsoons forecasted and H2 witnessing a revival in demand and private investment. Team Sundaram will continue to take a through-cycle view and sharply focus on delivering the Sundaram experience to our customers, our people and all stakeholders,” said Rajiv Lochan, Managing Director.

STANDALONE PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR FY24

· Disbursements for FY24 recorded a growth of 25% to Rs. 26,163 crores as compared to Rs. 20,966 crores registered in FY23. Disbursements for Q4FY24 recorded a growth of 18% to Rs. 6,209 crores as compared to Rs. 5,259 crores in Q4FY23.

· The assets under management grew by 27% to Rs. 43,987 crores as on 31st March 2024 as against Rs.34,552 crores as on 31st March 2023.

· Net interest income rose 17% in FY24 as compared to FY23. For the quarter ending March 31, 2024, net interest income rose 21% over the corresponding quarter in FY23.

· The total restructured assets under Covid relief measures enabled by the Reserve Bank of India were at Rs. 260 crores, about 0.6% of loan outstanding, as on 31st March 2024.

· Gross stage 3 as on 31st March 2024 stood at 1.26% with 50% provision cover as against 1.66% with provision cover of 49% as on 31st March 2023. Net stage 3 as on 31st March 2024 closed at 0.63% as against 0.86% as on 31st March 2023.

· The Gross and Net NPA, as per RBI’s new asset classification norms for NBFCs, are 1.98% and 1.25% respectively as against 3.00% and 2.10% as of 31st March 2023.

· Cost to income ratio closed at 34.69% in FY24 as against 34.26% in FY23. The cost-to-income ratio for Q4FY24 closed at 33.46% as against 33.02% for Q4FY23.

· Profit after tax registered a 23% rise in FY24, with net profit at Rs. 1,334 crores (excluding exceptional item). The company had registered a net profit of Rs. 1,088 crores in FY23. Profit after tax registered a 22% increase in Q4FY24 (excluding exceptional item), with net profit at Rs. 386 crores as compared to Rs. 316 crores in Q4FY23.

· During the year, the Company transferred 79,73,529 equity shares of Rs. 5/- each held in Sundaram Finance Holdings Limited (SFHL), representing 3.59% stake, resulting in a profit of Rs. 134 crores. SFHL has ceased to be a subsidiary of the company. The Company has decided to recognize this investment at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income as per IND AS 109.

· Provision of Rs. 70 crores was made in respect of investments in Alternate Investment Funds (AIF) pursuant to RBI circular dated 27th March 2024.

· Return on assets (ROA) for FY24 closed at 3.18% as against 2.84% for FY23. Return on equity (ROE) was at 17.5% for FY24 as against 14.9% for FY23.

· Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 20.5% (Tier I –16.8%) as of 31st March 2024 compared to 22.8% (Tier I – 17.7%) as of 31st March 2023.

· The Company has declared a final dividend of Rs. 16/- per share (160%).

CONSOLIDATED PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR FY24

The consolidated results of SFL include the results of its standalone subsidiaries Sundaram Home Finance, Sundaram Asset Management and joint venture company Royal Sundaram General Insurance.

· The assets under management (AUM) in our lending and general insurance businesses stood at Rs. 66,472 crores as on 31st March 2024 as against Rs. 53,406 crores as on 31st March 2023. The assets under management of our asset management business stood at Rs. 70,883 crores as on 31st March 2024 as against Rs. 54,719 crores as on 31st March 2023.

· Profit after tax for FY24 grew by 8% to Rs. 1,436 crores as compared to Rs. 1,328 crores in FY23.

GROUP COMPANY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Our group companies continued to perform well.

· The asset management business closed the year ended 31st March 2024 with assets under management of Rs. 70,883 crores (over 85% in equity) and consolidated profits from the asset management businesses was at Rs. 112 crores as against Rs. 85 crores in FY23.

· Royal Sundaram reported a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 3,825 crores as compared to Rs. 3,517 crores in the previous year, representing a growth of 9%. The Company reported a profit after tax of Rs. 169 crores for FY24 as against a profit of Rs. 44 crores in FY23. Profit after tax during FY24 includes net gain of Rs. 71 crores on Fair Value of Equity investments as against net loss on Fair Value of Equity investments of Rs. 105 crores in FY23.

· Sundaram Home Finance continued to grow strongly with disbursements up by 29% to Rs.5,029 crores in FY24. The profit for FY24 was Rs. 236 crores, up by 9% as against Rs.215 crores in FY23.