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Shriram City Union Finance NCD Offer - Apr 2014 (Apply)

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SCUFL is a deposit-taking NBFC with multiple product lines, including loans to the small enterprise finance segment; loans against gold; financing for two wheelers, appliances and other commercial goods, pre-owned and new vehicle loans and personal loans. The company claims to be the market leader in the small loan segment with an estimated market share of 41.6% in fiscal 2013. It is a part of the Shriram Group of companies, a financial services conglomerate in India from the southern region. Its accounts for 40.33%, 29.39%, 24.42% and 48.98% of its assets under management for the financial years 2013, 2012, 2011 and six months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. Since commencing operations in 1986, it has established a pan-Indian presence, through 1,021 business outlets as of September 30, 2013. SCUFL caters to the financing needs of small enterprises and retail customers, which constitute a significant part of its customer base and operates on 'hun- and spoke' business model.

To meet its fund requirement, the company is coming out with a Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures of face value of Rs. 1000 each bearing coupon rates ranging from 10.75% to 11.75% depending on tenure and the category. It offers annual payment as well as cumulative mode schemes for a period of 24 months, 36 months and 60 months. The allotment is available in demat as well as in physical mode, however, trading will take place only in demat mode.

The company is aiming to raise Rs. 100 crore as a base size with an option to retain 100% oversubscription to make it a total issue of Rs. 200 crore. Minimum application is to be made for 10 NCDs (i.e. Rs. 10000) and in multiple of 1 NCD thereon, thereafter. Post allotment, the instrument will be listed on BSE. Issue opens for subscription on 16.04.14 and will close on or before 16.05.14. ICICI Securities Ltd, AK Capital Services Ltd and the joint lead manager to the offer and Shriram Insight Share Brokers Ltd are the registrar to the issue. GDA Trusteeship Ltd is the Debenture Trustee. CARE has rated the issue as 'CARE AA' indicating a high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations. Such instruments carry very low credit risk.


Conclusion / Investment Strategy

Looking at the fancy of the group in southern region and the loyal retail investors, the issue is expected to get good response. Those who are keen for regular interest income can bank on it.

Reviewer recommends Subscribing to the issue.

Review By Dilip Davda on December 11, 2019

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(SEBI registered Research Analyst-Mumbai).


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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