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    REC Ltd

    RECLTD
    Financial Services·14 May 2025
    Management Summary

    REC Ltd delivered a strong Q4 and full-year FY25 performance, achieving its highest-ever annual profit and significant improvements in asset quality. The company reported robust growth in disbursements, particularly in the renewable energy sector, and maintained healthy margins. While elevated prepayments and PPA signing delays pose minor challenges, management expressed confidence in achieving future growth targets through strategic initiatives and competitive funding.

    Highlights

    5

    • Annual profit reached a highest-ever ₹15,713 crores, demonstrating a 12% YoY growth.

    • Asset quality significantly improved with Gross NPA at 1.35% (down from 2.71%) and Net NPA at 0.38% (down from 0.9%).

    • Disbursements grew 18% YoY to almost ₹1.9 lakh crores, driven by a 63% YoY increase in renewable energy disbursements to ₹26,000 crores.

    • Net Interest Margin (NIM) expanded by 6 basis points YoY to 3.63%, reflecting efficient fund management.

    • Shareholders were rewarded with a total dividend of ₹18 per share for FY25, marking a 13% increase over the previous year.

    Concerns

    3

    • Elevated prepayment rates of ₹34,000 crores in FY25 impacted loan book growth, though management views this as a regular phenomenon.

    • Slowdown in PPA signing for renewable energy projects could potentially delay future disbursements, despite REC only funding projects with signed PPAs.

    • Some Telangana state exposures (Kaleshwaram, TSWRIDC) are in Stage 2 due to administrative delays, requiring close monitoring, though no haircuts are expected due to government guarantees.

    What Changed3

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items1 → 13 (+12)Risks discussed2 → 4 (+2)Q&A highlights4 → 7 (+3)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    22 metrics
    1. 01Annual Profit₹15,713 Cr+12%YoY
    2. 02Net Worth₹78,000 Cr+13%YoY
    3. 03Total Income₹56,000 Cr+20%YoY
    4. 04Net Interest Income₹20,000 Cr+27%YoY
    5. 05Loan Book₹5.67L Cr+11%YoY

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Dividend

    ₹2.6/share (final)

    Guidance & targets

    13
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Loan Book
    Loan Book Target
    ₹10 lakh crore
    		High
    Loan Book
    Loan Book Growth
    12% YoY
    		High
    RE Sector
    RE Sector Disbursement Target
    ₹3 lakh crores
    		High
    Asset Quality
    Net Zero NPA
    		High
    Profitability
    Spread
    2.75% to 3%
    		High
    Profitability
    NIM
    3.5% to 3.75%
    		High
    Disbursements
    Total Disbursements
    ₹2 lakh crores to ₹2,10,000 crores
    		High
    Disbursements
    RBPF Disbursements
    ₹80,000-90,000 crores
    		High
    Sanctions
    Renewables Sanctions
    ₹1,50,000 crores
    		High
    Thermal Sector
    Thermal Generation Capacity (NEP 2032)
    95 GW
    		High
    Transmission Projects
    TBCB Business Opportunity
    ₹1.1 lakh crore
    		High
    Smart Meter Scheme
    Smart Meter Project Cost
    ₹45,000-50,000 crores
    		High
    Borrowing
    Borrowing Plan
    ₹1,70,000 crores
    		High

    NPA Resolution Progress

    Next quarter, by Q4 FY26
    Current12 projects under NPA, 5 resolved in FY25, 6 in IBC
    TargetResolution of more projects, progress towards net zero NPA

    Why it matters

    Key to achieving asset quality targets and reducing credit costs, directly impacting profitability.

    So 12 projects are to be resolved, and we are sure that these projects will be resolved by the end of Q4 '26...

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Elevated Prepayments

    Prepayments of ₹34,000 crores in FY25, including ₹22,000 crores from RBPF, can impact loan book growth, though management considers it a regular phenomenon and has policies to manage it. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Declining Interest Rate Environment

    A declining interest rate environment and increased competition could put pressure on NIMs, but management is implementing strategies like incentivizing early project completion and low-cost funding to mitigate this. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Slowdown in PPA Signing for RE Projects

    Delays in PPA signing for renewable energy projects could affect disbursement velocity, but REC's policy of funding only projects with signed PPAs reduces direct risk. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Stage 2 Assets in State Sector

    Some state-level projects (Kaleshwaram, TSWRIDC, certain AP DISCOMs) are in Stage 2 due to administrative delays, but management is charging penal interest and expects no haircuts due to government guarantees. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “we are expecting that our disbursal should touch around INR2 lakhs to INR2,10,000 crores during the year itself. As regards to prepayments, that will continue to be on the same lines, and we expect that approximately INR1 lakh crore of repayments generally becomes due in the year, and it will be on the same trend.”

    Analyst questioned the sustainability of loan book growth given high prepayments; management provided specific disbursement targets and clarified prepayment dynamics.

    asked by Shreya Shivani

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Financial Performance in FY25

    REC reported its highest-ever annual profit of ₹15,713 crores for FY25, marking a 12% YoY growth. The company's net worth increased by 13% to roughly ₹78,000 crores, while total income grew by 20% to approximately ₹56,000 crores. Net interest income saw a significant 27% growth, reaching roughly ₹20,000 crores, supported by an improved Net Interest Margin (NIM) of 3.63%, which is an improvement of almost 6 basis points YoY.

    02

    Robust Loan Book Growth & Disbursements

    The outstanding loan book of REC grew 11% YoY to ₹5.67 lakh crores, with a long-term target to reach ₹10 lakh crore by 2030, implying a roughly 12% annual growth. Disbursements for FY25 increased 18% YoY to almost ₹1.9 lakh crores. Notably, renewable energy sector disbursements showed exceptional growth of 63% YoY, reaching ₹26,000 crores. For FY26, REC anticipates disbursements to touch between ₹2 lakh crores and ₹2,10,000 crores.

    03

    Significant Asset Quality Improvement

    REC demonstrated substantial improvement in its asset quality, with Gross NPA reducing to 1.35% from 2.71% last year, and Net NPA falling to 0.38% from 0.9%. The company resolved two stressed assets totaling ₹3,400 crores in Q4 FY25, including KSK Mahanadi and Corporate Powers. Management expressed confidence in becoming a net zero NPA company by the end of FY26, supported by a healthy Provision Coverage Ratio of almost 72%.

    04

    Strategic Initiatives & New Opportunities

    REC sanctioned ₹3.37 lakh crores in new projects in FY25, with renewables accounting for 31% and infrastructure/logistics for 13%. The company plays a nodal role in government schemes like RDSS and PM Surya Ghar, the latter targeting 1 crore rooftop solar solutions with a financial outlay of ₹75,000 crores. These initiatives are expected to drive future business, alongside opportunities in smart meter projects (₹45,000-50,000 crores cost) and transmission projects (₹1.1 lakh crore over 2-3 years).

    05

    Optimized Funding and Competitive Margins

    REC maintains a strong capital adequacy ratio of 26% (Tier 1 at 24%) and enjoys AAA domestic credit ratings. The cost of funds stood at 7.11%, resulting in a spread of 2.94%. The company actively diversifies its funding sources, including a recent US$500 million 144A bond issuance and ₹5,000 crores domestic zero-coupon bonds at 6.25%, to ensure competitive interest rates and sustain NIMs within the 3.5% to 3.75% range.

    06

    Thermal Sector Growth & Opportunities

    Beyond renewables, REC is aggressively targeting the state generation sector for thermal projects, having sanctioned projects in Haryana, Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra, and DVC. Significant upcoming projects include Bihar (2,400 MW) and MP (3,200 MW), along with private sector expansions like JSW (1,600 MW) and Essar Power (1,600 MW). These projects are expected to contribute substantially to REC's loan book, aligning with the NEP 2032 target of 95 GW thermal capacity.

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