Shriram Finance's Long-Term Debt Rated CARE AAA; Stable by CARE Ratings
Shriram Finance's Long-Term/Short-Term Bank Facilities received a CARE AAA; Stable / CARE A1+ rating. Non-Convertible Debentures were assigned CARE AAA; Stable. The company's AUM grew to ₹291,709 crore by December 31, 2025. Profit after tax for FY25 was ₹9,761 crore. CARE Ratings highlighted SFL's strong market position and diversification.
Credit ratings directly influence a company's ability to raise capital, its borrowing costs, and investor confidence. A high rating like 'AAA' is a significant positive development for Shriram Finance, impacting its financial flexibility and market perception.
The credit rating agency has reaffirmed and assigned 'AAA' ratings to Shriram Finance's debt instruments, indicating a strong creditworthiness and financial stability. Positive commentary on the company's market position, diversification, and earnings profile further supports a positive sentiment.
Shriram Finance Limited (SFL) has received updated credit ratings from CARE Ratings Limited. The company's Long-Term/Short-Term Bank Facilities, amounting to ₹50,000 crore, have been assigned a rating of CARE AAA with a Stable outlook, and CARE A1+ for short-term facilities.
Additionally, Non-Convertible Debentures totaling ₹7,631.12 crore have been assigned CARE AAA; Stable, while another tranche of ₹2,368.88 crore was reaffirmed at CARE AAA; Stable. Long-term instruments valued at ₹101.90 crore (reduced from ₹156.10 crore) and Fixed Deposits (ongoing) were reaffirmed at CARE AAA; Stable. Commercial Paper worth ₹7,500 crore was also reaffirmed at CARE A1+.
CARE Ratings also withdrew ratings on subordinated debt due to redemption of securities. The rating rationale highlights SFL's leadership in used commercial vehicle financing, diversification post-amalgamation with Shriram City Union Finance, strong market position, comfortable capitalization, and a strong earnings profile. The proposed 20% equity stake acquisition by MUFG is viewed positively, expected to enhance financial flexibility and global banking relationships.
Key strengths cited include an established franchise, a well-diversified funding profile, and a resilient earnings profile. The company's AUM grew by 17.05% in FY25 to ₹263,190 crore, with a yield on advances of 17.78%. Profit after tax (PAT) for FY25 was ₹9,761 crore, with a Return on Total Assets (RoTA) of 3.75%. The company's consolidated gearing ratio improved to 4.05x as of December 31, 2025.
Key weaknesses noted are the exposure to a modest borrower profile and the cyclical nature of the CV segment, although asset quality has shown improvement with Gross Stage 3 (GS3) assets at 4.55% as of March 31, 2025. The cost of funds remains relatively higher than some peers, but SFL's liquidity is strong.
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