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

Motilal Oswal

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited is an Indian diversified financial services firm offering a range of financial products and services. 

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MAS Financial Services Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>MAX Financial Services (MAXLIFE) reported a steady performance in 2QFY25. New business APE grew 31.3% YoY to INR21.7b (in-line), while for 1HFY25, it grew 31% YoY to INR36.2b.</li><li>MAX reported a VNB growth of 23.1% YoY to INR5.1b (in-line) and for 1HFY25, it grew 16% YoY to INR7.7b, due to strong growth in rider attachment.</li><li>VNB margins expanded sequentially to 23.6% in 2QFY25 from 17.5% in 1QFY25 (~600bp jump) due to operating leverage and strong growth in volumes and rider attachment.</li></ul>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.

MAX Financial Services (MAXLIFE) reported a steady performance in 2QFY25. New business APE grew 31.3% YoY to INR21.7b (in-line), while for 1HFY25, it grew 31% YoY to INR36.2b.MAX reported a VNB growth of 23.1% YoY to INR5.1b (in-line) and for 1HFY25, it grew 16% YoY to INR7.7b, due to strong growth in rider attachment.VNB margins expanded sequentially to 23.6% in 2QFY25 from 17.5% in 1QFY25 (~600bp jump) due to operating leverage and strong growth in volumes and rider attachment.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.

MAX Financial Services - Strong APE Growth Driven by 23% Growth in NOP

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

Axis Direct is the flagship brand under Axis Securities Limited, a subsidiary of Axis Bank in India. 

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<ul><li>The systemic credit growth (as of 20th Sep’24) continued to remain healthy at 13% YoY.</li><li>This growth continues to be led by Retail and SMEs, while corporate credit continues to remain sluggish.</li><li>The deceleration in credit growth is most likely primarily amongst the private sector banks as they aim to reduce their LDR and maintain them at balance levels. </li></ul>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.

The systemic credit growth (as of 20th Sep’24) continued to remain healthy at 13% YoY.This growth continues to be led by Retail and SMEs, while corporate credit continues to remain sluggish.The deceleration in credit growth is most likely primarily amongst the private sector banks as they aim to reduce their LDR and maintain them at balance levels. 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.

Q2FY25 Earnings Preview - Banks, Financial Services and Insurance

<ul><li>We interacted with the senior management team of MAS Financial Services Ltd.</li><li>(MAS) and the Business Heads of Retail, SME and Housing segment to get an in-depth understanding of the business processes and understand the growth strategy.</li><li>During our visit to Ahmedabad, we also interacted with the company’s SME customers to understand their selection of MAS as a preferred lender.</li></ul>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.

We interacted with the senior management team of MAS Financial Services Ltd.(MAS) and the Business Heads of Retail, SME and Housing segment to get an in-depth understanding of the business processes and understand the growth strategy.During our visit to Ahmedabad, we also interacted with the company’s SME customers to understand their selection of MAS as a preferred lender.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.

MAS Financial Services Ltd. - Prioritizing Profitability Over Growth

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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<li>This Insight focuses on lenders operating in consumer finance, including MSME-focused NBFCs. </li>
<li>Companies in focus include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8950:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Finance Ltd (BAF IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/poonawalla-fincorp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3449:1" rel="noopener">Poonawalla Fincorp (POONAWAL IN),</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbfc-finance-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36713:1" rel="noopener">SBFC Finance Limited (SBFC IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mas-financial-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26639:1" rel="noopener">MAS Financial Services Ltd (MASFIN IN)</a>. </li>
<li>We also cover high yield lender <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/five-star-business-finance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35238:1" rel="noopener">Five Star Business Finance (FIVESTAR IN)</a>.  </li>
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This Insight focuses on lenders operating in consumer finance, including MSME-focused NBFCs. 
Companies in focus include Bajaj Finance Ltd (BAF IN), Poonawalla Fincorp (POONAWAL IN),SBFC Finance Limited (SBFC IN) &amp; MAS Financial Services Ltd (MASFIN IN). 
We also cover high yield lender Five Star Business Finance (FIVESTAR IN).  


Narrative and Numbers | Consumer & MSME Finance | FY24

<ul><li>Banks (incl. SFBs) under our coverage continued to report healthy credit growth at ~15% YoY (ex-HDFCB), marginally lower than our expectation of ~16% YoY (ex-HDFCB).</li><li>This growth was largely led by the retail/SME segment, with a moderation in unsecured segment growth for certain banks.</li><li>The trends in corporate portfolio were divergent, with certain banks pointing out intense competition and unfavorable pricing resulting in them not pursuing growth in the segment, while certain banks witnessed strong demand-led growth.</li></ul>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.

Banks (incl. SFBs) under our coverage continued to report healthy credit growth at ~15% YoY (ex-HDFCB), marginally lower than our expectation of ~16% YoY (ex-HDFCB).This growth was largely led by the retail/SME segment, with a moderation in unsecured segment growth for certain banks.The trends in corporate portfolio were divergent, with certain banks pointing out intense competition and unfavorable pricing resulting in them not pursuing growth in the segment, while certain banks witnessed strong demand-led growth.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.

Top Sector Ideas: Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Q1FY25

India

MAS Financial Services Limited provides retail financial services. The Company offers loans and other financial services for homes, two wheeler vehicles, industrial machinery, properties, agricultural use, commercial vehicles, and insurance products. MAS Financial Services offers its services to small and medium enterprises in India.

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MAX Financial Services - Strong APE Growth Driven by 23% Growth in NOP

MAX Financial Services (MAXLIFE) reported a steady performance in 2QFY25. New business APE grew 31.3% YoY to INR21.7b (in-line), while for 1HFY25,...

Motilal Oswal

Q2FY25 Earnings Preview - Banks, Financial Services and Insurance

Mirroring the systemic credit growth trends, we expect banks under our coverage (incl. SFBs) to register credit growth of ~14/4% YoY/QoQ.

Axis Direct

MAS Financial Services Ltd. - Prioritizing Profitability Over Growth

(MAS) and the Business Heads of Retail, SME and Housing segment to get an in-depth understanding of the business processes and understand the...

Axis Direct

Narrative and Numbers | Consumer & MSME Finance | FY24

Insight on lenders in consumer finance, including Bajaj Finance, Poonawalla Fincorp, SBFC Finance, MAS Financial Services, and Five Star Business...

Pranav Bhavsar

Top Sector Ideas: Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Q1FY25

Banks (incl. SFBs) under our coverage continued to report healthy credit growth at ~15% YoY (ex-HDFCB), marginally lower than our expectation of...

Axis Direct

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MAX Financial Services - Strong APE Growth Driven by 23% Growth in NOP

MAX Financial Services (MAXLIFE) reported a steady performance in 2QFY25. New business APE grew 31.3% YoY to INR21.7b (in-line), while for 1HFY25,...

Motilal Oswal

Q2FY25 Earnings Preview - Banks, Financial Services and Insurance

Mirroring the systemic credit growth trends, we expect banks under our coverage (incl. SFBs) to register credit growth of ~14/4% YoY/QoQ.

Axis Direct

MAS Financial Services Ltd. - Prioritizing Profitability Over Growth

(MAS) and the Business Heads of Retail, SME and Housing segment to get an in-depth understanding of the business processes and understand the...

Axis Direct

Narrative and Numbers | Consumer & MSME Finance | FY24

​Insight on lenders in consumer finance, including Bajaj Finance, Poonawalla Fincorp, SBFC Finance, MAS Financial Services, and Five Star Business...

Pranav Bhavsar

Top Sector Ideas: Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Q1FY25

Banks (incl. SFBs) under our coverage continued to report healthy credit growth at ~15% YoY (ex-HDFCB), marginally lower than our expectation of...

Axis Direct

Insight on lenders in consumer finance, including Bajaj Finance, Poonawalla Fincorp, SBFC Finance, MAS Financial Services, and Five Star Business...