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Manba Finance IPO: Key strengths, risks and financials you need to know

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3 min read | Updated on September 20, 2024, 14:35 IST

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SUMMARY

Ahead of the Manba Finance IPO opening for subscription on Monday, September 23, here's a look at the company's strengths and risks.

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Manba Finance offers financial solutions for auto loans, small business loans, used cars, and personal loans.

Manba Finance IPO, which has set a price range of ₹114 to ₹120 per equity share, will open for subscription on Monday, September 23. The initial share sale, which will conclude on September 25, is completely a fresh issue of 1.26 crore shares valued at ₹150.84 crore. The money raised will be utilised to augment the company's capital base to meet future capital requirements and for general corporate purposes. Ahead of the IPO opening for subscription, here's a look at Manba Finance's strengths and risks.

Manba Finance IPO: Strengths

  • Has a relationship with 1,100 dealers.
  • The company can expand to new, underpenetrated geographies, presently operating in 66 locations across six states.
  • The company has access to diversified and cost-effective long-term borrowing from pass-through certificates (PTC) and the issuance of privately placed 211-placed unlisted and listed non-convertible debentures (NCDs) along with banks.
  • Scalable and technology-driven operating model with faster turn-around time (TAT) for loan processing.
  • A three-tier collection system comprising tele-calling, field collection, and legal recovery.
  • In FY24, it had gross and net non-performing assets (NPA) of 3.95% and 3.16%, respectively.

Manba Finance IPO: Risks

  • Lacks diversity in loan products as loans for new vehicles constitute 97% of its assets under management (AUM).
  • Has experienced negative cash flows in FY23 and FY24.
  • It faces competition from NBFCs, commercial banks, small finance banks, e-commerce companies, lending platforms, and payment service providers.
  • Operates in a seasonal industry, and an economic slump might affect its revenue and liquidity.
  • The company is subject to inspections by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and non-compliance could result in penalties and restrictions.
  • As of the fiscal 2024, first-time buyers constituted 43% of its total disbursement.
  • The company may be affected by volatility in interest rates in its treasury operations.

Manba Finance IPO: Financials

ParticularsFY22FY23FY24
Revenue₹106 crore₹133 crore₹191 crore
Net Profit₹9.74 crore₹16.5 crore₹31.4 crore

Manba Finance offers financial solutions for auto loans, small business loans, used cars, and personal loans.

About The Author

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Kamal Joshi is a business journalist who covers industries, markets and IPOs. He is passionate about breaking news and enjoys playing tennis, where he loves flexing his backhand.

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