Non-bank lender Piramal Enterprises Ltd (PEL) has announced that its Administrative Committee will convene on Friday, December 20, 2024, to evaluate and potentially approve a public issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The company disclosed this decision in a regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges.
In Q2 FY25, Piramal Enterprises reported a 238% year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹162.97 crore compared to ₹48.19 crore in the same period last year. However, on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, net profit declined by 10% from ₹181.45 crore in Q1 FY25.
Total revenue for the quarter stood at ₹2,080.43 crore, showing a 17% YoY growth from ₹1,778.32 crore in Q2 FY24. On a QoQ basis, revenue grew by 7.88%, showing movement in its business operations.
The company’s growth assets under management (AUM) surged by 45% YoY to ₹62,626 crore, while retail lending AUM rose by 42% YoY to ₹54,737 crore. Mortgage disbursements also climbed 39% YoY, totalling ₹4,653 crore.
Despite higher operating expenses, which increased 12% YoY to ₹741 crore, Piramal Enterprises achieved a 58% YoY growth in pre-provision operating profit (PPOP), which stood at ₹396 crore. Provisions for loan losses rose by 60% YoY to ₹317 crore during the quarter.
Shares of Piramal Enterprises slipped 3.17% to ₹1,186 at 11:19 AM on the BSE following the announcement but have gained over 27% year-to-date. Earlier this month, the company faced a ₹1.5 lakh penalty from the income tax department for the assessment year 2012-13, linked to its merger with Paramount Pharma Pvt. Ltd. The penalty was subsequently overturned by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.
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Published on: Dec 18, 2024, 1:35 PM IST
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