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Indiabulls Housing Fin NCD (Tranche II) - Sept 22 issue review (May apply)

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•    This is the fifth debt offer from IBHFL since September 2016.
•    It has hiked coupon rates for this debt offer in line with debt market trends.
•    Declining top and bottom lines and rising NPAs are the major concerns. 
•    Well informed Investors may consider it for long-term investment. 

ABOUT COMPANY
Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. (IBHFL) is one of the largest housing finance companies ("HFCs") in India in terms of AUM. It is a non-deposit-taking HFC registered with the NHB and also a notified financial institution under the SARFAESI Act. IBHFL focuses primarily on long-term secured mortgage-backed loans and as of the date of this Shelf Prospectus, the majority of its loan book comprises secured loans. The company primarily offers housing loans and loans against property to the target client base of salaried and self-employed individuals and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises ("MSMEs").

It also offers mortgage loans to real estate developers in India in the form of lease rental discounting for commercial premises and construction finance for the construction of residential premises. A majority of its assets under management ("AUM") comprise housing loans, including in the affordable housing segment, as defined by the RBI. The company has shifted to an asset-light business model, focusing on the co-lending of loans along with banks, other financial institutions, and credit funds and an increased sell-down of its loan portfolio.

As of March 31, 2022, housing loans and non-housing loans constituted 62% and 38%, respectively of its Loan Book. The company has now shifted to an asset-light business model, focusing on co-lending of loans along with banks, other financial institutions, and credit funds and an increased sell down of loan portfolio.

As of June 30, 2022, it had a network of 162 branches spread across India which gives us a Pan-India presence and allows it to interact with and service customers. As of June 30, 2022, IBHFL has a direct sales team of 1,912employees who were located across its network. This sales team is instrumental in sourcing the majority of customers. The company also relies on external channels, such as direct sales agents for referring potential customers to it. 

As of June 30, 2022, its consolidated borrowings (other than debt securities) were Rs. 31,955.59 crores, consolidated debt securities were Rs. 19,116.48 crores and consolidated subordinated liabilities were Rs. 4,614.04 crores. The company relies on long-term and medium-term borrowings from banks and other financial institutions, including external commercial borrowings and issuances of non-convertible debentures. It has a diversified lender base, comprising public sector undertakings ("PSUs"), private banks, and other financial institutions. It also sells down parts of the portfolio through the securitization and/or direct assignment of loan receivables to various banks and other financial institutions, which is a major source of liquidity for us.

ISSUE DETAILS
IBHFL is coming out with its fourth debt offer in a short span after September 2016. Its last offer was in the month of March 2022. The company is coming out with its offer of Secured, Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures of the face value of Rs. 1000 each together amounting to Rs. 100 cr. as the base size and it has a green shoe option to retain oversubscription to the tune of Rs. 900 cr., thus making an overall issue size of Rs. 1000 cr. under Tranche I, (It has a shelf limit of Rs. 1400 cr.). Minimum application is to be made for 10 NCDs (i.e., Rs. 10000) and in multiples of 1 NCD (i.e., Rs. 1000) thereon, thereafter. The issue opens for subscription on September 05, 2022, and will close on or before September 22, 2022. Post allotment, NCDs will be listed on BSE and NSE. 
The company will utilize at least 75% of the net proceeds for the purpose of onward lending, financing, and repayment of interest and principal of existing borrowings and up to 25% for general corporate purposes. The company will be spending Rs. 22.50 cr. for this entire debt offer.

This debt issue is jointly lead managed by Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd., A K Capital Markets Ltd., IIFL Securities Ltd., and Trust Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd. while KFin Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is the registrar to the issue and IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd. is the Debenture Trustee.

This debt offering is rated as CRISIL AA/Stable by CRISIL and ICRA AA/Stable by ICRA Ltd. The rating of NCDs by Brickworks indicates that instruments with this rating are considered to have a high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations and such instruments carry low credit risk.

This debt offer has coupon rates ranging from 8.65 % to 9.55 %. It has tenures of 24 months, 36 months, and 60 months. Series have Annual, Monthly or Cumulative interest payment options. IBHFL is offering an additional 0.25% incentive to existing bondholders of group companies and shareholders of IBHFL. It has allocated 30% for Institutional investors, 10% for non-Institutional investors, 30% for HNIs, and 30% for retail investors. Allotment will be compulsorily in Demat mode only and on the basis of "First come, first served".

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
For the last three Fiscal Years, its consolidated total revenue/net profits from operations were Rs. 13223.23 cr. / Rs. 2165.92 cr. (FY20), Rs. 10030.12 cr. / Rs. 1201.59 cr.  (FY21) and Rs. 8993.90 cr. / Rs. 1177.74 cr. (FY22). Thus it's top and bottom lines marked declining trends. 

As of June 30, 2022, March 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, IBHFL's consolidated gross NPAs as a percentage of consolidated Loan Book were 3.71%, 3.76%, 3.,16%, and 2.32%, respectively, and consolidated net NPAs (which reflect its gross NPAs less provisions for ECL on NPAs (Stage 3) for the three months ended June 30, 2022, and years ended March 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, as a percentage of consolidated Loan Book, were 2.16%, 2.21%, 1.90%, and 1.56%, respectively. As of June 30, 2022, it has ECL allowance on financial assets and loan commitments amounting to Rs. 2,080.15 crores on a consolidated basis which is equivalent to 3.58% of its consolidated Loan Book and 96.35% of its consolidated Gross NPAs. While its net profits are showing declining trends, its NPAs are rising and are major concerns.

Its debt-equity ratio of 3.33 as of June 30, 2022, will increase to 3.39 post this debt issue. As of June 30, 2022, its existing paid-up capital of Rs. 89.72 cr. is supported by free reserves worth Rs. 16637.09 cr. 


Conclusion / Investment Strategy

This is the fifth offer from this company since September 2016. For this debt offering, the company has hiked its rates a bit in line with the debt market trends. While its debt offer has AA/Stable ratings, declining trends in bottom lines and rising NPAs remain a major concern. Hence, well-informed investors may park their funds for a steady income.

Review By Dilip Davda on September 2, 2022

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About Dilip Davda

Dilip Davda, a freelance journalist

Dilip Davda is veteran journalist associated with stock market since 1978. He is contributing to print and electronic media on stock markets/insurance/finance since 1985.

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1 Comments

1. mukesh khanna     Link|September 16, 2022 1:14:09 PM
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