Silver Point

Thomas J. Monaco

Silver Point is a boutique research firm that focuses on the broader financial services sector, with a particular focus on troubled institutions globally. 

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Equity Bottom-Up

*ChallengesMount: HDFC Ltd (HDFC.IN) [HDFC] reported FY 1Q22 results of INR 30.0 bn, decreasing INR 1.8 bn (5.6%) on a linked quarter basis. However, core operating results came in at INR 24.7 bn, declining INR 2.7 bn (9.9%) over the same period – despite net interest income improving INR 819 mn  (2.0%) off of a 20 bp NIM improvement to 3.70% and managed loan growth of 0.2%; and*Credit Quality Worsens: Given the INR 5.0 bn in NCOs during FY 1Q22, net new NPLs accelerated to INR 19.0 bn and increased 65.5% on an annualized basis versus INR 3.6 bn or 14.2% on an annualized basis in FY 1Q21. We would have preferred that HDFC be even more vigilant given the continued growing uncertainty of COVID-19. As such, we still find that HDFC’s reserve still needs shoring up by another INR 83 bn or over three quarters of core operating results.

*ChallengesMount: HDFC Ltd (HDFC.IN) [HDFC] reported FY 1Q22 results of INR 30.0 bn, decreasing INR 1.8 bn (5.6%) on a linked quarter basis. However, core operating results came in at INR 24.7 bn, declining INR 2.7 bn (9.9%) over the same period – despite net interest income improving INR 819 mn  (2.0%) off of a 20 bp NIM improvement to 3.70% and managed loan growth of 0.2%; and*Credit Quality Worsens: Given the INR 5.0 bn in NCOs during FY 1Q22, net new NPLs accelerated to INR 19.0 bn and increased 65.5% on an annualized basis versus INR 3.6 bn or 14.2% on an annualized basis in FY 1Q21. We would have preferred that HDFC be even more vigilant given the continued growing uncertainty of COVID-19. As such, we still find that HDFC’s reserve still needs shoring up by another INR 83 bn or over three quarters of core operating results. 

Specialist in Indian Banking and Economic Research

Hemindra Hazari

Pay obscene salaries to a favoured few, completely out of sync with the already inflated salary structure in the industry, silently watch as they bring the bank to near collapse – this was <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yes-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:767:1" rel="noopener">Yes Bank (YES IN)</a> ’s policy for senior management. It is not surprising that this was done under the earlier CEO, Rana Kapoor. The surprise is that the some of the grossly overpaid mismanagers were gracefully allowed to continue in their posts under the new owners, the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/state-bank-of-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:160:1" rel="noopener">State Bank Of India (SBIN IN)</a>-led consortium, including prominent names in private financial capital. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/agraashish/?originalSubdomain=in" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ashish Agarwal</a> , the current Head-Wholesale Banking and the former Chief Risk Officer (CRO), who was also in charge of corporate credit appraisal, earned a salary (including staggered bonus) of nearly Rs 72 mn in FY2018, significantly higher than peers who were managing much larger balance sheets. Agarwal, who played a critical role in appraising and approving dodgy credit, has been allowed by the new board of  <a href="https://www.yesbank.in/about-us/our-team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">directors</a> to continue (like some of his senior colleagues) on a reduced remuneration. It is shocking that the new consortium of owners, which includes <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/axis-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:768:1" rel="noopener">Axis Bank Ltd (AXSB IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:126:1" rel="noopener">Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/housing-development-finance-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:252:1" rel="noopener">HDFC Limited (HDFC IN), </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:547:1" rel="noopener">ICICI Bank Ltd (ICICIBC IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/housing-development-finance-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:252:1" rel="noopener"> </a> and others, continues to employ an individual with such a track record. While Rana Kapoor, the erstwhile CEO, was the main culprit, extravagantly paid individuals like Ashish Agarwal made their own contributions to the downfall of the bank by failing to raise stringent objections, complain directly to the banking regulator or resign from the bank. The attractive financial package that such individuals were rewarded with by a servile Nominations and Remuneration Committee compromised professionalism, and an incompetent/complicit Credit and Risk Management Committees failed in its oversight responsibilities.  Supposedly, the free market rewards superior performance and punishes non-performance, but this role of the free market appears to have bypassed Yes Bank and its new board of directors.

Pay obscene salaries to a favoured few, completely out of sync with the already inflated salary structure in the industry, silently watch as they bring the bank to near collapse – this was Yes Bank (YES IN) ’s policy for senior management. It is not surprising that this was done under the earlier CEO, Rana Kapoor. The surprise is that the some of the grossly overpaid mismanagers were gracefully allowed to continue in their posts under the new owners, the State Bank Of India (SBIN IN)-led consortium, including prominent names in private financial capital. Ashish Agarwal , the current Head-Wholesale Banking and the former Chief Risk Officer (CRO), who was also in charge of corporate credit appraisal, earned a salary (including staggered bonus) of nearly Rs 72 mn in FY2018, significantly higher than peers who were managing much larger balance sheets. Agarwal, who played a critical role in appraising and approving dodgy credit, has been allowed by the new board of  directors to continue (like some of his senior colleagues) on a reduced remuneration. It is shocking that the new consortium of owners, which includes Axis Bank Ltd (AXSB IN), Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN), HDFC Limited (HDFC IN), ICICI Bank Ltd (ICICIBC IN)  and others, continues to employ an individual with such a track record. While Rana Kapoor, the erstwhile CEO, was the main culprit, extravagantly paid individuals like Ashish Agarwal made their own contributions to the downfall of the bank by failing to raise stringent objections, complain directly to the banking regulator or resign from the bank. The attractive financial package that such individuals were rewarded with by a servile Nominations and Remuneration Committee compromised professionalism, and an incompetent/complicit Credit and Risk Management Committees failed in its oversight responsibilities.  Supposedly, the free market rewards superior performance and punishes non-performance, but this role of the free market appears to have bypassed Yes Bank and its new board of directors.

Yes Bank’s New Owners Keep Overpaid Mismanagers in Place

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

HSIE Results Daily Kotak Mahindra Bank: Kotak Mahindra Banks (KMB) 1QFY22 performance was broadly in line with our estimates on the back of continued funding cost tailwinds resulting in sequentially stronger NIMs even as loans shrank 2.8% QoQ. Annualised slippages were up at 2.8% (FY21: 2.4%) as collections were affected during Apr-May21 on account of the second wave (as witnessed by peers), with most of the stress emerging from secured retail portfolio. KMB maintained its stock of COVID provisions and the loan loss coverage at ~65%.<div class="content-highlight">Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</div>

HSIE Results Daily Kotak Mahindra Bank: Kotak Mahindra Banks (KMB) 1QFY22 performance was broadly in line with our estimates on the back of continued funding cost tailwinds resulting in sequentially stronger NIMs even as loans shrank 2.8% QoQ. Annualised slippages were up at 2.8% (FY21: 2.4%) as collections were affected during Apr-May21 on account of the second wave (as witnessed by peers), with most of the stress emerging from secured retail portfolio. KMB maintained its stock of COVID provisions and the loan loss coverage at ~65%.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and More

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

We are watchful on loan growth which does not justify its premium valuations even as most other parameters are best in class. We maintain our rating at Hold with a revised target price of 1890(SOTP basis).<div class="content-highlight">Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</div>

We are watchful on loan growth which does not justify its premium valuations even as most other parameters are best in class. We maintain our rating at Hold with a revised target price of 1890(SOTP basis).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Kotak Mahindra Bank: Steady Performance; Growth Lags

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal

KMB reported an in line operating performance, though lower provisions v/s our estimate led to standalone PAT growth of 32% YoY (5% beat). Consolidated PAT declined by 3% YoY on account of weaker performance from subsidiaries, mainly Kotak Life and Kotak Prime. Loan book fell ~3% QoQ (up 6.6% YoY) to ~INR2.2t, led by a decline across most segments. On the liability front, CASA growth remains steady, driving CASA mix to 60.2% (highest in the industry).<div class="content-highlight">Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</div>

KMB reported an in line operating performance, though lower provisions v/s our estimate led to standalone PAT growth of 32% YoY (5% beat). Consolidated PAT declined by 3% YoY on account of weaker performance from subsidiaries, mainly Kotak Life and Kotak Prime. Loan book fell ~3% QoQ (up 6.6% YoY) to ~INR2.2t, led by a decline across most segments. On the liability front, CASA growth remains steady, driving CASA mix to 60.2% (highest in the industry).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Operating performance in line; loan growth under pressure

India

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited is a full service commercial bank. The Bank offers a wide range of products and services such as personal, commercial, and corporate banking services, including deposit accounts, loans, and investments. Kotak Mahindra Bank serves customers in India.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN)

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HDFC Securities

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We are watchful on loan growth which does not justify its premium valuations even as most other parameters are best in class. We maintain our...

Axis Direct

Operating performance in line; loan growth under pressure

KMB reported an in line operating performance, though lower provisions v/s our estimate led to standalone PAT growth of 32% YoY (5% beat)....

Motilal Oswal

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