Poonawalla Fincorp's Long-Term Rating Reaffirmed at CRISIL AAA/Stable
Poonawalla Fincorp's long-term rating reaffirmed at CRISIL AAA/Stable, with bank facilities enhanced to ₹15,285 Crore. CRISIL AAA/Stable assigned to ₹10,000 Crore NCDs. Ratings supported by expected promoter support from RSHPL. Company's networth ₹9,822 Crore as of Sept 30, 2025. Plans to open 400 new branches for gold loans.
Credit ratings are critical for a financial institution's ability to raise funds and its overall market perception. A reaffirmation of the highest ratings and an enhancement of credit facilities signals strong financial health and stability, which is of high importance to investors, lenders, and the company's business operations.
The reaffirmation of the highest credit ratings (CRISIL AAA/Stable and CRISIL A1+) and the enhancement of rated bank facilities indicate a strong credit profile and positive outlook from the rating agency. The explicit mention of expected support from the promoter group further strengthens the positive sentiment.
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (PFL) has had its long-term rating reaffirmed at CRISIL AAA/Stable and its short-term rating at CRISIL A1+ by CRISIL Ratings Limited. The total bank loan facilities rated have been enhanced to ₹15,285 Crore from ₹12,285 Crore.
CRISIL has also assigned a CRISIL AAA/Stable rating to PFL's ₹10,000 Crore Non-Convertible Debentures. Existing ratings on other instruments, including Subordinated Debt and Commercial Paper, have also been reaffirmed at CRISIL AAA/Stable and CRISIL A1+ respectively. Perpetual Bonds have been reaffirmed at CRISIL AA+/Stable, with a reduction in the rated amount from ₹200 Crore to ₹193 Crore. A rating of ₹7 Crore on perpetual debt has been withdrawn upon redemption.
The ratings are underpinned by the expectation of continued support from Rising Sun Holdings Private Limited (RSHPL), which holds a 63.96% stake in PFL and is an investment holding company of the Cyrus Poonawalla promoter group. CRISIL highlights PFL's strategic importance to RSHPL, with RSHPL intending to maintain majority shareholding, provide equity capital as needed, and retain management oversight.
The company's healthy capitalization, with a networth of ₹9,822 Crore as of September 30, 2025, and a gearing of 3.6 times, is also a key rating driver. PFL benefits from a diversified resource profile and competitive funding costs, with total borrowings of ₹35,717 Crore comprising term loans, NCDs, commercial paper, and other instruments. The weighted average cost of borrowings was 7.69% as of September 30, 2025.
While asset quality metrics are comfortable with a Gross NPA of 1.59% as of September 30, 2025, the relatively new loan book is noted as a monitorable. The company's AUM grew by approximately 43% year-on-year in FY25 and 68% annualized in H1FY26. PFL plans to expand its presence by opening 400 new branches for its gold loan business by March 2026.
The sustainability of the earnings profile is also a monitorable, with net profit of ₹137 Crore in H1FY26 compared to a net loss of ₹98 Crore in FY25. Operating expenses are expected to increase in the near to medium term due to new business launches and technology investments.
CRISIL believes PFL will remain of high strategic importance to RSHPL, supported by strong management oversight, including Mr. Adar Poonawalla serving as non-executive chairman.
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