Adequate Fund Capitalisation
Compulsorily convertible preference shares(CCPS) subscribed by Encourage Capital, a New York-based impact investor. On conversion of the CCPS ofINR1.07 billion, Encourage Capital’s holding would be around 22% in EFL.
Expertise in Machine Financing; Business Diversification Underway
EFL has a vintage of around 3 decades in the machine equipment financing segment, backed by promoter’s experience of over 5 decades in the manufacturing & trading of machine equipment. EFL’s franchise has been evolving through aggressively expanding the number of its branches (1HFY24: 199; FYE23: 175; FYE21: 65; FYE19: 32). EFL has a presence in 15 states with over 50% portfolio concentrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu as of end-September 2023.
Established Underwriting Systems and Processes
EFL has formulated strategies to protect itself from losses resulting from borrower defaults. Some of the strategies include financing standardized machines and maintaining exclusive charge on machines. Machine Financing are largely backed by 25% cash collateral or through borrower’s equity contribution in the purchase, which act as a buffer.
Performance of Micro LAP Book Monitorable; Well-Managed Asset Quality
EFL managed its asset quality with a collection efficiency of 86%-94% during FY23-1HFY24. Consequently, its gross non-performing assets (NPAs) reduced to 1.08% (including impact of the Reserve Bank of India’s 12 November 2021 circular) at FYE23 (FYE22: 2.56%; FYE21: 2.83%; FYE20: 2.85%)