SHRIRAMFIN - Shriram Finance
π’ Recent Corporate Announcements
Shriram Finance's wholly-owned subsidiary, Shriram Overseas Investments Limited, has formally applied to the RBI for a Primary Dealer license on March 12, 2026. This follows a prior announcement made on August 13, 2025, indicating the group's strategic intent to enter the government securities market. A Primary Dealer license would enable the subsidiary to participate in primary auctions and act as a market maker in sovereign debt. This move is expected to diversify the company's financial services portfolio beyond its core lending business.
- Application for Primary Dealer license submitted to RBI on March 12, 2026.
- Shriram Overseas Investments Limited is a 100% subsidiary of Shriram Finance.
- The move follows through on a strategic update first shared on August 13, 2025.
- The license will allow the group to deal directly in government securities and treasury operations.
Shriram Finance's wholly-owned subsidiary, Shriram Overseas Investments Limited, has completed the divestment of its entire 81.63% stake in Singapore-based Bharath Investments Pte. Limited. The sale was concluded for a total consideration of USD 172,000 to an individual buyer, Mr. Ali Junaid Abid. Consequently, Bharath Investments and its Bahrain-based associate, Armour Insurance Services WLL, have ceased to be part of the Shriram Finance group. The financial impact is negligible as the divested entity contributed 0% to the company's revenue and only 0.01% to its net worth.
- Divested 81.63% stake comprising 7,55,146 ordinary shares in Bharath Investments Pte. Limited, Singapore.
- Total consideration received for the sale amounts to USD 172,000.
- The divested entity contributed Rs. 3.36 Crores (0.01%) to the company's net worth and 0% to total revenue.
- Exit from Bharath Investments also results in the cessation of Armour Insurance Services WLL as an associate company.
- The transaction was completed on March 11, 2026, with a non-promoter individual buyer.
Shriram Finance Limited has allotted 37,245 equity shares to 62 employees who exercised their options under the SFL ESOS 2023 (No.1) scheme. The shares were issued at an exercise price of Rs. 38.71 per share, which includes a premium of Rs. 36.71. This allotment has resulted in a marginal increase in the company's paid-up share capital to Rs. 376.31 crore. The new shares will rank equally with existing equity shares in all respects.
- Allotment of 37,245 equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each to 62 eligible employees
- Exercise price for the allotment fixed at Rs. 38.71 per share
- Total paid-up share capital increased from Rs. 376,30,56,252 to Rs. 376,31,30,742
- The allotment was approved by the ESOP Allotment Committee on March 11, 2026
Shriram Finance Limited has filed its compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The filing confirms that share certificates received for dematerialization between February 16 and February 28, 2026, have been processed. The company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) has mutilated and cancelled the physical certificates and updated the depository as the registered owner. This is a standard administrative procedure to ensure electronic record-keeping of shares.
- Compliance certificate issued for the period from February 16, 2026, to February 28, 2026
- Largest single dematerialization transaction recorded was for 10,000 shares under Folio 65095
- Other significant demat requests included blocks of 7,500, 5,625, and 5,000 shares
- RTA Integrated Registry Management Services confirmed all certificates were processed within 15 days of receipt
- Physical certificates were mutilated and cancelled as per SEBI regulatory requirements
Shriram Finance Limited has received a penalty order from the GST authority in Secunderabad, Telangana, totaling Rs 8.34 crore. The order also includes a tax demand of approximately Rs 8.24 crore for the financial years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23. The issues relate to turnover adjustments in GSTR-9C and ineligible input tax credit claims. The company is currently consulting tax experts and states that there is no material impact on its financial or operational activities.
- Total penalty of Rs 8.34 crore levied for the period FY 2020-21 to FY 2022-23.
- Additional tax demand of Rs 8.24 crore raised by the Secunderabad GST Commissionerate.
- The highest penalty of Rs 6.24 crore pertains specifically to FY 2022-23.
- Violations include non-payment of GST on turnover adjustments and ineligible ITC claims.
- Company is seeking professional tax opinions to determine the next course of action.
Shriram Finance Limited has scheduled a series of meetings with institutional investors and funds on February 26, 2026, in Mumbai. The company will participate in IIFLβs 17th Enterprising India Global Investors' Conference, featuring one-on-one and group sessions. Over 50 prominent investment firms, including LIC Mutual Fund, HDFC Ergo, and Nippon India Mutual Fund, are slated to attend. Discussions will be based on existing investor presentations and publicly available information.
- Scheduled meetings with over 50 institutional investors and brokerage firms on February 26, 2026
- Participation in the IIFL 17th Enterprising India Global Investors' Conference in Mumbai
- One-on-one session scheduled with TT International from 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM
- Two large group meetings scheduled between 2:00 PM and 3:55 PM involving major AMCs and insurance companies
- Discussions will be restricted to information already available in the public domain
Shriram Finance Limited has submitted its compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The filing confirms that physical share certificates received for dematerialization have been verified, mutilated, and cancelled by the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. The name of the depository has been substituted in the company's records as the registered owner. This is a standard administrative procedure to facilitate the electronic holding of shares.
- Compliance confirmed for certificates processed as of February 19, 2026
- Registrar M/s. Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited handled the verification and cancellation
- Largest single demat transaction listed involves 12,500 shares under Folio 65078
- Multiple other significant blocks processed including 7,500 shares and several 5,000-share lots
- All securities comprised in the certificates are confirmed to be listed on NSE and BSE
Shriram Finance Limited has scheduled a series of one-on-one meetings with high-profile institutional investors on February 24, 2026. The meetings will be held during the Kotak Chasing Growth 2026 Conference in Mumbai. Senior management will interact with J.P. Morgan Asset, GIC, and T. Rowe between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. These discussions will focus on publicly available information and existing investor presentations.
- One-on-one meetings scheduled with J.P. Morgan Asset, GIC, and T. Rowe on February 24, 2026.
- The meetings are part of the Kotak Chasing Growth 2026 Conference held in Mumbai.
- Senior management will represent the company during the three scheduled hourly slots.
- Discussions will be based on investor presentations and disclosures already in the public domain.
Shriram Finance Limited has scheduled a series of one-on-one and group meetings with a large cohort of institutional investors on February 23, 2026. The meetings will take place at the Kotak Chasing Growth 2026 Conference in Mumbai. Senior management will engage with major global and domestic players including MFS Investment Management, FIL Investment Management, and HSBC Global AM. These interactions are based on existing public domain disclosures and investor presentations.
- Scheduled meetings with over 50 institutional investors and brokerage firms on February 23, 2026
- Participation in the Kotak Chasing Growth 2026 Conference in Mumbai
- Five dedicated one-on-one sessions with top-tier global funds including Marshall Wace and Kotak Group
- Two large-scale group meetings involving major domestic entities like SBI Pension Fund, ICICI Prudential, and Axis AMC
- Discussions to be restricted to information already available in the public domain
CARE Ratings has assigned and reaffirmed its highest 'CARE AAA; Stable' rating for Shriram Financeβs various debt instruments, including a significant βΉ50,000 crore in bank facilities. The rating agency highlighted the company's leadership in used commercial vehicle financing and its successful diversification into MSME and gold loans post-merger. SFL's AUM stood at βΉ291,709 crore as of December 2025, supported by a pan-India network of 3,225 branches. The report also views the potential 20% equity stake sale to MUFG as a positive driver for future global funding access.
- New 'CARE AAA; Stable' rating assigned to βΉ50,000 crore bank facilities and βΉ7,631.12 crore NCDs.
- Reaffirmed 'CARE AAA; Stable' for Fixed Deposits and existing NCDs, and 'CARE A1+' for βΉ7,500 crore Commercial Paper.
- Assets Under Management (AUM) reached βΉ291,709 crore as of December 31, 2025, with a 19% 3-year CAGR.
- Consolidated net worth remains strong, further bolstered by the βΉ3,929 crore sale of the housing finance subsidiary.
- Strategic interest from MUFG for a 20% stake is expected to enhance governance and global funding linkages.
Shriram Finance Limited has been assigned top-tier credit ratings by CARE Ratings for its bank facilities and NCDs. The agency assigned 'CARE AAA; Stable' to Rs 50,000 crore in bank facilities and Rs 7,631.12 crore in proposed Non-Convertible Debentures. This 'AAA' rating is the highest possible, indicating a very low risk of default and superior safety for debt repayment. For a large NBFC, these ratings are critical as they enable the company to raise funds at lower interest rates, thereby protecting net interest margins.
- CARE Ratings assigned 'CARE AAA; Stable' and 'CARE A1+' for Rs 50,000 crore of bank facilities.
- Proposed Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) worth Rs 7,631.12 crore assigned 'CARE AAA; Stable'.
- The 'AAA' rating signifies the highest degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations.
- The ratings cover a total debt exposure of approximately Rs 57,631.12 crore.
- This new rating assignment reflects the company's strong credit profile and balance sheet stability.
Shriram Finance Limited has filed a compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The filing confirms that physical share certificates received for dematerialization between January 16, 2026, and January 31, 2026, have been processed. The company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Integrated Registry Management Services, verified and cancelled the certificates accordingly. This is a standard administrative procedure to ensure the integrity of electronic shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the period January 16 to January 31, 2026
- Processed multiple dematerialization requests including blocks of 7,500 and 7,000 shares
- Registrar (RTA) confirmed the mutilation and cancellation of physical certificates
- Securities comprised in the certificates are confirmed to be listed on Stock Exchanges
Shriram Finance has received a significant regulatory update regarding its proposed preferential issue to MUFG Bank Ltd. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has confirmed that MUFG Bank does not require prior approval for the acquisition of 47,11,21,055 equity shares. This transaction follows the Investment Agreement signed on December 19, 2025, aimed at strengthening the company's capital base. While this clears a major regulatory hurdle, other necessary approvals for the private placement are still pending.
- RBI confirms no prior approval is required for MUFG Bank to proceed with the investment.
- The proposed transaction involves the issuance of 47,11,21,055 equity shares on a private placement basis.
- The deal is part of an Investment Agreement originally dated December 19, 2025.
- Company is still awaiting other necessary approvals to finalize the transaction.
Shriram Finance has determined that two nominees from MUFG Bank Ltd, Mr. Morihiko Fuji and Mr. Shinichi Fujinami, satisfy the 'fit and proper' criteria for appointment as directors. This move is part of a strategic investment agreement dated December 19, 2025, which involves the issuance of 47,11,21,055 equity shares to MUFG Bank. The final appointments are subject to mandatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the successful consummation of the share allotment. This partnership with a global banking major is expected to strengthen the company's governance and capital position.
- Board assessed Mr. Morihiko Fuji and Mr. Shinichi Fujinami as 'fit and proper' for Non-Executive Director roles.
- The appointment is linked to the issuance of 47,11,21,055 equity shares to MUFG Bank Ltd.
- Final approval is contingent upon written clearance from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- The move follows the investment agreement executed between Shriram Finance and MUFG on December 19, 2025.
Shriram Finance Limited has allotted 39,750 equity shares to 70 employees who exercised their options under the SFL ESOS 2023 (No.1) scheme. The shares were issued at an exercise price of Rs. 38.71 per share, which includes a premium of Rs. 36.71. This allotment has marginally increased the company's paid-up share capital to Rs. 376.30 crore. Such allotments are routine in nature and result in negligible equity dilution for existing shareholders.
- Allotment of 39,750 equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each to 70 employees
- Exercise price fixed at Rs. 38.71 per share, including a premium of Rs. 36.71
- Total paid-up share capital increased from Rs. 376,29,76,752 to Rs. 376,30,56,252
- Total number of issued shares post-allotment stands at 188,15,28,126
- New shares rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single segment of financing. Interest income on loans for H1 FY26 grew by 15.72% YoY to INR 21,515.53 Cr from INR 18,591.77 Cr. Total Assets under Management (AUM) increased by 15.74% YoY to INR 2,81,309.46 Cr as of September 30, 2025.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company operates in a single geographical segment, which is 100% domestic (India), contributing the entirety of the INR 21,515.53 Cr interest income.
Profitability Margins
Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q2 FY26 grew 11.39% YoY to INR 2,307.18 Cr. Net profit margin for the subsidiary Shriram Overseas Investments Limited was reported with a net profit of INR 2.13 Cr on a revenue of INR 5.34 Cr for H1 FY26.
EBITDA Margin
Core profitability is reflected in the cost-to-income ratio, which improved to 27.76% in Q2 FY26 compared to 27.95% in Q2 FY25. Profit before tax from continuing operations for H1 FY26 rose 11.09% to INR 6,019.19 Cr.
Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed as a traditional CAPEX figure due to the nature of NBFC operations; however, the company made a fresh investment of INR 300.01 Cr in its subsidiary, Shriram Overseas Investments Limited, on September 26, 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a debt-equity ratio of 3.88 times as of September 30, 2025. Borrowing costs are influenced by a diverse mix, with public deposits accounting for 28% of the total borrowing profile.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
As an NBFC, the primary 'raw material' is capital. Public deposits represent 28% of the borrowing mix. Other sources include Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), such as the INR 60 Cr raised via private placement in July 2025.
Import Sources
Not applicable for financial services; capital is sourced from domestic public deposits, institutional investors, and private placements within India.
Key Suppliers
Not applicable; however, the company relies on a network of 3,225 branches and 78,833 employees to drive loan originations and collections.
Capacity Expansion
Current operational capacity includes 3,225 branches servicing 96.64 lakh customers. The company is expanding into the Primary Dealership business through its subsidiary SOIL, pending RBI approvals.
Raw Material Costs
Cost of funds is the primary operational cost. Interest expense is managed through a mix of public deposits (28%) and debt securities. Credit cost for Q2 FY26 improved to 1.68% compared to 1.84% in Q2 FY25.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Asset quality efficiency is high, with Gross Stage 3 assets improving to 4.57% in Q2 FY26 from 5.32% in Q2 FY25. Net Stage 3 assets improved to 2.49% from 2.64% YoY.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is handled through a pan-India network of 3,225 branches, which facilitates the delivery of retail asset financing to small road transport operators.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15.74%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by a focus on high-yield segments like pre-owned commercial vehicles and MSME loans. The company is diversifying into primary dealership via its subsidiary SOIL and has optimized its balance sheet by divesting Shriram Housing Finance Limited for INR 3,929.03 Cr to focus on retail financing.
Products & Services
Financing for pre-owned commercial vehicles, passenger commercial vehicles, MSME loans, tractors, farm equipment, gold loans, two-wheeler loans, personal loans, and working capital loans.
Brand Portfolio
Shriram Finance, Shriram Group.
New Products/Services
Entry into the Primary Dealership business through Shriram Overseas Investments Limited is expected to provide new revenue streams once RBI approval is obtained.
Market Expansion
The company maintains a pan-India presence with 3,225 branches, focusing on deep penetration into rural and semi-urban markets to service small business owners.
Market Share & Ranking
One of India's largest retail asset financing NBFCs with AUM exceeding INR 2.81 trillion; a leader in organized financing for pre-owned commercial vehicles.
Strategic Alliances
The company holds an associate interest in Shriram Automall India Limited to facilitate the valuation and sale of pre-owned vehicles.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The NBFC sector is shifting toward scale-based regulation. Shriram Finance is positioned as a leader in the retail asset space, benefiting from the consolidation of Shriram City Union Finance and Shriram Capital.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with private banks and other large NBFCs in the MSME and two-wheeler segments, but maintains leadership in the niche pre-owned CV market.
Competitive Moat
Durable moat built over 45 years in the valuation of pre-owned commercial vehicles and a deep-rooted collection network that is difficult for new entrants to replicate.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to rural GDP growth and infrastructure spending, which drives demand for commercial vehicles and MSME credit.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing shift toward organized financing in rural areas and rising demand for personal and gold loans among small business owners.
Geopolitical Risks
Minimal direct impact as operations are 100% domestic, though global fuel price volatility can affect the repayment capacity of transport operator clients.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliant with RBI Master Directions for Scale Based Regulation for NBFCs, including Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Capital Adequacy requirements.
Environmental Compliance
Not a primary risk factor for NBFCs; focus is on social governance and financial inclusion.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate is reflected in the H1 FY26 tax expense of INR 1,514.80 Cr against a profit before tax of INR 6,016.75 Cr (approx 25.1%).
Legal Contingencies
The company maintains indemnity obligations related to the sale of Shriram Housing Finance Limited; specific court case values are not disclosed in the provided financial summaries.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Asset quality risks in the MSME and unsecured personal loan segments; potential impact of 1.68% credit cost if economic conditions worsen.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of revenue is from India, with a pan-India branch network of 3,225 locations mitigating regional economic shocks.
Third Party Dependencies
Low dependency on single suppliers; however, relies on the Shriram Automall ecosystem for asset liquidations.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of digital-first fintechs disrupting the two-wheeler and personal loan segments; company is countering this with its own digital initiatives.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Exposure is primarily to retail borrowers (96.64 lakhs). Receivables quality is improving, with Net Stage 3 assets down to 2.49%.