HDB Financial Services Limited Unlisted Shares

Financial Report Summary

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I. Overview:

The PDF comprises several documents pertaining to HDB Financial Services Limited (HDB), a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), and its compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Regulations. Key documents include: a letter to the stock exchanges submitting financial results and related information; independent auditor's reports on standalone and consolidated financial results; standalone and consolidated financial results (audited) for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025; and disclosures related to debt, asset cover, segment reporting, COVID-19 resolution framework, and related party transactions.

II. Submission Letter and Board Actions (HDB/SLC/2025/1309, Dated April 16, 2025):

• HDB submits its audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025 to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. These results were considered and approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 16, 2025, and duly reviewed by the Audit Committee.
• The submission includes the Audit Report, Security Cover certificate, Statement of Utilisation of funds raised through Non-Convertible Securities, Disclosure of Related Party Transactions, and recommendation of a Final Dividend.
• The joint Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s. Kalyaniwalla & Mistry LLP and M/s. G. D. Apte & Co., submitted an Audit Report for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025, with an unmodified opinion.
• A final dividend of Re. 1/- per equity share of face value of Rs. 10 each has been recommended by the Board, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• The company confirms compliance with Regulation 52(4) disclosures, Regulation 52(7) and 52(7A) regarding utilization of issue proceeds, Regulation 54 concerning security created and maintained for secured non-convertible securities, and Regulation 23(9) regarding related party transactions.

III. Independent Auditor's Report on Standalone Financial Results:

• Opinion: The auditor's report expresses an unmodified opinion that the standalone financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025, are presented in accordance with Regulation 52 of the Listing Regulations and provide a true and fair view in conformity with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
• Basis for Opinion: The audit was conducted in accordance with Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act. The auditors are independent and have fulfilled their ethical responsibilities.
• Board's Responsibility: The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the financial results, maintenance of accounting records, safeguarding of assets, preventing fraud, and maintaining adequate internal financial controls. They are also responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
• Auditor's Responsibility: The auditor's objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial results are free from material misstatement and to issue an auditor's report including their opinion. This involves assessing risks, designing audit procedures, and obtaining sufficient audit evidence.
• Other Matters: The statement includes results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, which is a balancing figure derived from audited full-year figures and previously published unaudited figures. The auditor notes that the prior year's annual financial statements were audited by erstwhile joint auditors with an unmodified opinion.

IV. Independent Auditor's Report on Consolidated Financial Results:

• Opinion: Similar to the standalone report, the auditor's report expresses an unmodified opinion that the consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025, are presented in accordance with Regulation 52 and provide a true and fair view in conformity with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). The consolidated results include the financial results of the Parent and its controlled structured entity.
• Entity: The controlled structured entity is Venus Trust March 2022, up to September 20, 2024.
• The responsibilities of the Board and auditors are similar to those outlined in the standalone financial results report. The audit included consideration of the financial results of one controlled structured entity that ceased to exist after September 20, 2024, whose financial information (revenues, net profit, comprehensive income of Rs. Nil) for the period April 1, 2024 to September 20, 2024, was considered, though deemed immaterial to the Group by the Parent's Management.

V. Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results (Year Ended March 31, 2025):

• Key Financial Figures (Consolidated):
  • Revenue from Operations: ₹1,63,003 million (2024: ₹1,41,711 million)
  • Profit Before Tax: ₹29,278 million (2024: ₹33,047 million)
  • Net Profit: ₹21,759 million (2024: ₹24,608 million)
  • Earnings per Equity Share (Basic): ₹27.40 (2024: ₹31.08)
• Assets and Liabilities: Provides a detailed breakdown of assets (financial and non-financial) and liabilities (financial and non-financial) as of March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024. Total assets were ₹10,86,633 million, and total equity was ₹1,58,197 million.
• Cash Flows: Presents the standalone statement of cash flows, outlining cash flow from operating, investing, and financing activities.

VI. Annexures and Disclosures:

• Annexure 1: Disclosures in compliance with Regulations 52(4): Provides key financial ratios, including:
  • Debt-equity ratio: 5.85 times
  • Net worth: ₹1,49,365 million
  • Earnings per equity share: ₹27.40
  • Capital adequacy ratio: 19.22%
  • Gross Stage 3 ratio (Gross NPA): 2.26%
  • Liquidity coverage ratio: 161%
• Annexure 2: Standalone Segment Reporting: Details segment revenue, results, assets, and liabilities for Lending business and BPO Services segments. The Managing Director & CEO is identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM).
• Annexure 3: Disclosure pursuant to RBI Circular on Resolution Framework for COVID-19 Related Stress: Provides details of restructured accounts, including the amount of debt that slipped into NPA, amount written off, and amount paid by borrowers.
• Annexure 4: Security Cover Certificate: Details security cover for debt securities, including description of assets, book value, market value (where applicable), and cover ratios. As of March 31, 2025, security cover in respect of secured non-convertible debt securities is 1.08 and asset cover available in respect of unsecured non-convertible debt securities is 2.22.

VII. Other Key Points:

• Regulatory Categorization: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has categorized the Company as Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) according to scale-based regulations.
• Initial Public Offering (IPO): HDB Financial Services Limited has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for an IPO consisting of a fresh issue of Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹2,500 crore and an offer for sale of Equity Shares aggregating to ₹10,000 crore by HDFC Bank Limited, subject to regulatory approvals.
• Related Party Transactions Disclosure (Letter HDB/SLC/2025/1311): The transactions include expenses for receiving services, sale of goods or services, and interest paid, primarily with HDFC Bank Ltd.

VIII. Actionable Insights and Recommendations:

• The company has complied with all regulations for non-convertible securities.
• The company continues to move forward with the IPO.

This summary attempts to capture all significant aspects of the provided financial results and compliance documents.