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Guidance
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Event Participants
Executives
4 Deepak Aggarwal, Ankit Jain, Mayur Modi, Viral Seth
Analysts
3 Chinmay Parab, Jahnvi Sharma, Raj Doshi
Financials & KPIs
| Metric | Reported | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| AUM | ₹832 crores | 5% YoY growth on underlying basis (excluding ARC impact); transition to secured/higher ticket portfolio moderating growth |
| Disbursements | ₹77 crores | Down from ₹92 crores in Q1 FY26; reflects calibrated sourcing with unsecured lending stopped April 2026 onwards |
| Total Income | ₹52.12 crores | Reflects deliberate shift in lending mix toward secured products |
| NII + Fee Income | ₹31.02 crores | Down from ₹38.52 crores in Q1 FY26 due to mix transition |
| Net Interest Margin | 12.3% | Down from 14.36% in Q1 FY26; consistent with secured product shift |
| Interest Spread | 12.0% | Borrowing cost stable at 12.5%; incremental cost declining |
| Operating Expenses | ₹28.59 crores | Well-controlled in absolute terms vs ₹29.75 crores YoY; branch consolidation initiatives helped |
| PPOP | ₹2.43 crores | Reflects transition-phase portfolio and income moderation |
| PAT | ₹0.21 crores | vs ₹0.24 crores in Q1 FY26 |
| Collection Efficiency | 92.3% | Broadly stable vs 92.4% for FY26; legal recoveries scaling with 1,000+ bailable warrants |
| Secured AUM Share | ~75% | Up from 49% in June 2025; on track for ~80% by March 2027 |
| Capital Adequacy | 28.65% | Sufficient headroom to support FY27 growth plan |
| OpEx to AUM | 13.3% | Elevated due to flat AUM; management targeting leverage as AUM scales |
| Solar Disbursements | ₹10+ crores cumulative | Crossed July 2026; 15% of July disbursements from renewable energy loans |
Geographic & Segment Commentary
- Micro Enterprise Lending (Unsecured): Disbursements stopped from April 2026 except through partnership models and Punjab. This segment endured significant delinquency post-July 2024 MFI guideline changes; management now only lends unsecured within guarantee frameworks (FLDG-backed dairy partnership, digital lending with partners) that provide credit protection.
- Secured Lending / Micro LAP: Core strategic focus, with ticket sizes moved meaningfully above ₹5 lakhs. Loans in ₹8-15 lakh and ₹10-50 lakh brackets considered most attractive for lower credit cost and reasonable yields. Stopped secured loans below ₹5 lakhs except select Solar branches. Secured loans now 87% of disbursements vs 67% in FY26; ~70% of disbursements above ₹5 lakhs ticket size; ~75% to customers with bureau score 650+.
- Renewable Energy / Solar Lending: Crossed ₹10 crores cumulative disbursements by July 2026; growing rapidly from ₹30 lakhs (April) to ₹5+ crores (July) monthly, targeting ₹7 crores in current month. Partnership-based with OEM/EPC support, FLDG guarantees, and 20% customer contribution. One impact lender issued a ₹100 crore term sheet post ₹10 crore milestone. Target ~10% of AUM by FY27 end.
- Partnership-Led Sourcing: 15% of July disbursements through partnerships; targeting 20% by September-October and 30% by January. Partnerships carry FLDG/default loss fee structures with OpEx of 1-1.5%, yields of ~22-23% (comparable to LAP portfolio). New dairy partnership starting next month with ₹3-5 crores monthly business potential.
Company-Specific & Strategic Commentary
- Portfolio Mix Transformation: Secured AUM (incl. DLG-backed) moved from 49% to ~75% of AUM in one year; unsecured down from 100% at inception to 13% of disbursements. Management targeting ~80% secured AUM by March 2027 through deliberate sourcing shift.
- Technology Platform: Moneyboxx One loan origination system launched May 2026, now live; Sikka mobile app, Cattle AI, and MBCollect platforms strengthening sourcing, underwriting, fraud detection and collections. Infrastructure built to support substantially larger portfolio; expected to drive operating leverage as AUM scales.
- Partnership Ecosystem: Building relationships with Rabo Foundation, Gates Foundation, Water.org, Shell Foundation and global solar OEMs for credit protection, incentives, and business access. Secured term sheet for ₹100 crores from impact lender for solar book.
- Liability Diversification: Raised ₹70 crores via NCDs in first four months of FY27 (₹50 crores from Capri Global); added Sammaan Capital and Northern Arc as lending partners. Institutional equity infusion expected in H2 FY27.
- Branch Rationalization: Closed branches in typical rural areas not suited to higher-ticket lending; saving approximately ₹1-1.25 lakhs per month per closed branch on payroll and rental, with collections continuity maintained.
- Recognition: Received three gold and one silver award at BW Disrupt Festival of Fintech, validating technology investments.
Guidance & Outlook
| Metric | Guidance / Outlook | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Secured AUM Share | ~80% by March 2027 | Current trajectory from 75%; includes loans backed by guarantee programs |
| Energy Loans AUM | ~10% of AUM by FY27 end | Solar disbursements scaling monthly (₹7 crores target current month, ₹20 crores/month by January); one partner contributing ₹5 crores/month |
| Partnership Business Share | ~20% by Sep-Oct, ~30% by January | Currently 15%; five-six partnerships each capable of ₹5-10 crores monthly |
| Disbursement Normalization | Q4 FY27 (January onwards) | Digital lending, solar, dairy partnerships and LAP connector base expected to restore normalized disbursement levels |
| AUM Profitability Threshold | ₹1,600-1,700 crores AUM | Management believes profitability changes materially at this scale with OpEx held at current levels |
| Operating Expenses | Maintained at current absolute levels | Partnership-led growth requires minimal incremental OpEx (1-1.5% of disbursements) |
| Solar Credit Cost | <0.5% for current year | Supported by OEM/EPC collection support, secured asset, 20% customer contribution, FLDG protection |
Risks & Constraints
| Risk | Context |
|---|---|
| AUM Growth Stagnation | Core risk - flat AUM limits operating leverage, keeping OpEx-to-AUM ratio elevated at 13.3%. Management acknowledges growth lag vs peers but expects normalization by Q4 FY27 as partnerships scale. Mitigation: partnership channels, digital lending, and branch productivity initiatives. |
| Guarantee Dependency | Material portion of new secured book supported by FLDG/default loss guarantees. If guarantees are withdrawn, yields may need to be repriced or credit costs could rise. Management cites continued foundation support (six global foundations) and government programs like CGFMU, estimating ability to secure ₹300-500 crores in guarantee programs. |
| Transition Execution Risk | Shift to higher ticket (₹8-15 lakh) secured lending requires retraining sourcing teams, changing employee profile, and building property appraisal capabilities. This has contributed to disbursement slowdown; execution slippage could extend the transition period. |
| Macro/Geopolitical Factors | Management monitoring geopolitical developments impacting oil prices, shipping costs and customer confidence; could affect micro enterprise credit quality and demand. |
| MFI Regulatory Aftermath | Post-July 2024 MFI guideline changes severely impacted unsecured and micro LAP segments; company still navigating portfolio cleanup from this period. Bailable warrants now at 1,000+ stage indicating ongoing legal recovery efforts. |
| Market Rate/Borrowing Cost | Average borrowing cost at 12.5% with incremental costs declining, but sustained high funding costs could pressure spreads as yields compress with secured mix shift. |
Q&A Highlights
Disbursement Growth vs Peers / Transition Impact
- Question: Why is Moneyboxx lagging peers on AUM and disbursement growth - is it the secured transition or branch productivity? (Chinmay Parab)
- Answer: The lag is deliberate - unsecured lending (MP, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Rajasthan) completely stopped from April, and secured loans below ₹5 lakhs halted (except select solar branches). The ₹8-15 lakh and ₹10-50 lakh ticket segments are industry-acknowledged as most attractive for lower credit cost with reasonable yields. Team retraining and property appraisal capability building takes time. (Deepak Aggarwal)
Unsecured Lending Future
- Question: Is unsecured lending stopped for good or will it be revisited? (Chinmay Parab)
- Answer: Not a permanent stoppage - will continue under guarantee frameworks (FLDG-backed dairy partnerships with PSL category lending, digital lending with partners). Punjab continues unsecured. Management not comfortable returning to the old way of unsecured lending given last two years' experience. Digital lending (small ticket unsecured) will carry much higher yields than existing book. (Deepak Aggarwal)
Operating Leverage / Cost Absorption
- Question: Fixed costs are relatively high - how will operating leverage improve? (Chinmay Parab)
- Answer: Employee count is not increasing (slightly decreasing). Partnerships deliver growth without incremental OpEx - ₹5 crore solar disbursement with just five people, no sales or collection team. Branch rationalization in rural areas where higher-ticket lending isn't feasible. Five to six partnerships each can generate ₹5-10 crores monthly without significant cost. (Deepak Aggarwal)
Disbursement Normalization Timeline
- Question: When will disbursement levels normalize to peer levels? (Chinmay Parab)
- Answer: Four-to-five months - by January (Q4 FY27), disbursements should see full normalization as digital lending, solar, dairy partnerships, and LAP connector base ramp up. Expects normalized productivity possibly exceeding peers by then. (Deepak Aggarwal)
Partnership Contribution & Economics
- Question: What is current partnership contribution and expected economics after factoring lower yields, acquisition costs, FLDG benefits? (Jahnvi Sharma)
- Answer: 15% of July disbursements from partnerships; targeting 20% by September-October, 30% by January. Yields are not lower - solar yields 23%, dairy targeted ~22%, both comparable to LAP portfolio. OpEx for partnerships at 1-1.5% vs branch-led model. FLDG and incentive programs further improve risk-adjusted returns. Profitability changes materially once AUM crosses ₹1,600-1,700 crores. (Deepak Aggarwal)
Credit Quality of Guarantee-Backed Book
- Question: How should investors assess underlying credit quality once FLDG/second loss guarantees are removed? (Jahnvi Sharma)
- Answer: Solar loans are secured by the asset, money flows directly to OEM/EPC (not borrower), with 20% customer contribution. Even worst-case 5% credit cost wouldn't require NPA booking due to guarantees. Guarantees likely to continue - six global foundations currently engaged, more being added, plus government programs like CGFMU. Dairy partner raised ₹700 crores PE; digital partner is reputed. Guarantee programs of ₹300-500 crores achievable. Yields would be repriced if guarantees are withdrawn. (Deepak Aggarwal)
Renewable Energy Path to 10% AUM
- Question: How real is the path to ₹80-85 crores solar AUM within FY27, and what's the underwriting approach? (Jahnvi Sharma)
- Answer: Monthly disbursement trajectory: ₹0.3 crores (April) → ₹1.8 crores (May) → ₹4 crores (June) → ₹5+ crores (July) → ₹7 crores target (current month) → ₹20 crores/month by January. Expect <0.5% credit loss in this segment this year due to OEM/EPC collection support, secured asset, and 20% customer equity contribution. (Deepak Aggarwal)
Branch Consolidation Cost Savings
- Question: Can you quantify cost savings from branch consolidation? (Raj Doshi)
- Answer: Approximately ₹1-1.25 lakhs per month per closed branch on payroll and rental expenses. Savings not immediately huge as collections continue at some closed branches, but helps contain overall OpEx. (Deepak Aggarwal)
Debt Raising and AUM Growth Capital Requirements
- Question: With ₹70 crores NCDs raised in four months, what additional debt/equity is needed for FY27 AUM plan? (Raj Doshi)
- Answer: Monthly debt requirement is ~₹80 crores - continuous raising cycle given ₹30-40 crores monthly repayments. Got ₹100 crores term sheet from global impact fund (debt). Equity: raised equity in each of last seven years; this year targeting institutional investors rather than existing shareholders. (Deepak Aggarwal)
Key Takeaway
Moneyboxx reported a transition-quarter with AUM of ₹832 crores (5% YoY underlying growth), disbursements of ₹77 crores, NIM at 12.3%, and PAT of ₹0.21 crores, reflecting deliberate portfolio restructuring away from unsecured and sub-₹5 lakh loans toward higher ticket (₹8-15 lakh) secured lending. The secured mix improved to ~75% of AUM (from 49% a year ago) with 87% of disbursements now secured, 70% above ₹5 lakhs, and ~75% to bureau 650+ customers. Strategic focus centers on partnership-led sourcing (15% of July disbursements, targeting 30% by January), renewable energy lending scaling toward 10% of AUM (₹10 crores cumulative crossed, ₹5+ crores monthly run-rate), and digital lending launch with partners. Management guided to disbursement normalization by Q4 FY27 (January onwards) as solar, dairy, and digital partnerships mature, with profitability inflection expected as AUM crosses ₹1,600-1,700 crores. Key watch points: execution of partnership ramp-up, sustainability of FLDG-backed credit quality, and successful institutional equity raise in H2 FY27.