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Jio Financial Services Ltd, a leading NBFC, has released its Q3 FY24-25 results, reporting stable revenue growth and a significant expansion in Assets Under Management (AUM). Despite strong operational metrics, comprehensive income faced a significant decline due to adverse market conditions affecting OCI.
Revenue from Operations: ₹438.35 crore, reflecting a 6% YoY growth but a 36.8% QoQ decline.
Net Profit (PAT): ₹294.78 crore, marking a marginal YoY increase of 0.33%.
AUM Growth: ₹4,199 crore, up by 248% from ₹1,206 crore in Q2 FY25.
Comprehensive Loss: The company reported an OCI loss of ₹18,476.58 crore, leading to a total comprehensive loss of ₹18,181.80 crore for the quarter.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹0.46 (Basic and Diluted).
Total Expenses: ₹130.75 crore, increasing 32.2% YoY.
Jio Financial Services reported stable operational performance in Q3 FY24-25, with significant growth in its lending business despite challenges in other income streams.
Revenue Performance:
Total Revenue: ₹448.89 crore, up 6% YoY (₹414.33 crore in Q3 FY24).
Sequentially, revenue declined from ₹693.85 crore in Q2 FY25 due to lower dividend income.
Profitability:
Profit Before Tax: ₹377.22 crore, with a QoQ decline of 51.2% from ₹773.49 crore in Q2 FY25.
PAT: ₹294.78 crore, reflecting stable growth YoY (₹293.82 crore in Q3 FY24).
Key Metrics:
Expenses: ₹130.75 crore, a YoY increase of 32.2%.
Tax Expenses: ₹82.44 crore, slightly lower than Q2 FY25 (₹84.42 crore).
AUM Expansion:
Surged to ₹4,199 crore, a 248% QoQ growth from ₹1,206 crore in Q2 FY25.
Operational Highlights:
The company reported an increase in fees and commissions and gains from fair value changes but faced challenges with rising expenses.
AUM surged to ₹4,199 crore, driven by growth in retail loans and mutual fund-based products.
The expansion reflects Jio Financial’s strategic focus on lending, leveraging its digital ecosystem.
Broadened portfolio to include innovative solutions like cyber protection, solar panel insurance, and credit life insurance.
Strengthened distribution across multiple channels.
CASA accounts grew to 1.89 million, marking a 25% QoQ increase.
Payment aggregator services expanded, with a significant push in merchant onboarding.
Jio Financial Services’ results align with expectations of growth driven by the digital finance and NBFC sectors.
AUM Growth: The sharp 248% QoQ rise in AUM positions Jio Financial as a major player in the lending space.
NBFC Trends: Rising demand for digital loans and increased adoption of asset-backed lending products have positively impacted revenue.
Challenges: While the core business performed well, volatility in equity markets caused significant OCI losses, leading to an overall comprehensive income loss.
Jio Financial’s management expressed confidence in the company’s growth strategy and emphasised its focus on expanding its lending portfolio, improving digital reach, and leveraging synergies within the Reliance Group.
Hitesh Kumar Sethia, MD & CEO, remarked:
“Our strong AUM growth and continued expansion in digital finance underline our commitment to providing seamless financial solutions. We remain focused on delivering stakeholder value and exploring new opportunities in digital and asset management.”
Continued investments in asset management and digital initiatives are expected to drive long-term profitability.
The management is optimistic about leveraging the group’s ecosystem for customer acquisition and expanding in new markets.
Particulars | Dec 31, 2024 (₹ crore) | Sep 30, 2024 (₹ crore) | Dec 31, 2023 (₹ crore) | 9M FY25 (₹ crore) | 9M FY24 (₹ crore) |
Revenue from Operations | 438.35 | 693.50 | 413.61 | 1,549.67 | 1,435.78 |
Interest Income | 210.07 | 204.98 | 269.08 | 576.79 | 657.00 |
Dividend Income | - | 240.94 | - | 240.94 | 216.85 |
Fees & Commission | 36.92 | 40.65 | 41.27 | 115.74 | 121.15 |
Net Gain on Fair Value Changes | 191.36 | 206.93 | 103.26 | 616.20 | 440.78 |
Other Income | 10.54 | 0.35 | 0.72 | 10.89 | 0.72 |
Total Income | 448.89 | 693.85 | 414.33 | 1,560.56 | 1,436.50 |
Expenses | |||||
Employee Benefits Expense | 53.54 | 67.71 | 33.87 | 160.17 | 76.71 |
Impairment on Financial Instruments | 12.34 | 3.76 | 0.24 | 16.44 | 0.25 |
Depreciation and Amortisation Expense | 5.76 | 5.61 | 5.41 | 16.76 | 16.16 |
Other Expenses | 59.11 | 68.99 | 59.43 | 162.80 | 120.80 |
Total Expenses | 130.75 | 146.07 | 98.95 | 356.17 | 224.19 |
Profit Before Tax | 377.22 | 773.49 | 381.49 | 1,551.10 | 1,563.22 |
Tax Expense | 82.44 | 84.42 | 87.67 | 254.62 | 269.30 |
Net Profit (PAT) | 294.78 | 689.07 | 293.82 | 1,296.48 | 1,293.92 |
Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) | (18,476.58) | (8,837.22) | 9,000.55 | (21,481.90) | 9,510.95 |
Total Comprehensive Income | (18,181.80) | (8,148.15) | 9,294.37 | (20,185.42) | 10,804.87 |
As of January 17, 2025, Jio Financial Services is set to announce its Q3 FY24-25 results later today. Based on the company's past performance and industry trends, analysts predict a steady rise in revenue and profitability for the quarter, with a focus on operational efficiencies and digital financial initiatives.
Jio Financial Services is projected to deliver the following highlights for Q3 FY24-25, based on its prior performance and analyst forecasts:
Revenue Growth: Jio Financial Services is expected to report revenue growth in the range of 14% YoY, driven by its expanding financial offerings and AUM growth.
Net Profit: Profit after tax (PAT) is anticipated to rise by 3% YoY, reflecting operational efficiency and strategic expansions.
Assets Under Management (AUM): AUM is projected to be around ₹1,206 crore, showcasing steady growth in its financial lending portfolio.
The following are key expectations for Jio Financial Services' performance in Q3 FY24-25:
Revenue Growth
The company’s revenue is forecasted to range between ₹693.50 crore (as reported in Q2 FY25) and an estimated increase of around 14% YoY, which would bring it to approximately ₹790 crore.
Profit Growth
PAT is estimated to grow by 3% YoY, reaching approximately ₹689 crore to ₹710 crore, based on a 3% increase from Q2 FY25’s reported figure of ₹689 crore.
Operational Metrics
The company’s net worth is expected to surpass ₹1,37,144 crore, based on the most recent figure as of September 2024.
AUM: As of Q2 FY25, AUM was ₹1,206 crore, and is projected to grow slightly in Q3.
Lending and Financial Services
Digital Lending Growth: Digital financial solutions are expected to contribute significantly, reflecting increasing adoption in urban and semi-urban markets.
Innovative Offerings: Jio Financial continues to expand its portfolio, which includes microloans, small business financing, and customer-focused financial products.
Operational Efficiency
Enhanced efficiency in loan disbursements and repayment collections is likely to bolster profitability.
Digital Transformation: Investments in digital platforms and AI-based credit scoring are expected to boost customer experience and operational metrics.
Core Market Growth: Expansion in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities is anticipated to drive customer base growth.
Macroeconomic Stability: Stable market conditions are likely to support robust financial performance.
During the Q3 results announcement, Jio Financial Services' management is expected to discuss:
Revenue Guidance: Updates on FY25 revenue and profit targets.
Operational Highlights: Key operational achievements and cost management strategies.
Expansion Plans: Insights into growth plans for financial products and services, including geographic expansion.
Metric | Q3 FY24 (Actual) | Estimated Q3 FY25 | YoY Growth |
Total Revenue (₹ crore) | 693.50 | 790 | 14% |
Profit After Tax (₹ crore) | 689 | 710 | 3% |
AUM (₹ crore) | 1,206 | 1,220+ | 3% |
Net Worth (₹ crore) | 1,37,144 | 1,37,500+ | 0.3% |
Note: These figures are estimates based on market trends and past performance. Actual results may vary and will be disclosed officially by Jio Financial Services.
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