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Ugro Capital Rating Reaffirmed at 'A'; Profectus Acquisition to Boost AUM to βΉ15,400 Cr
AcuitΓ© Ratings has reaffirmed and withdrawn the 'ACUITE A' rating for βΉ156.28 Cr of NCDs following redemption and issuer request. More importantly, the rating has been removed from 'Rating Watch' as Ugro Capital successfully completed the acquisition of Profectus Capital, which brings an AUM of ~βΉ3,400 Cr. The combined entity is expected to reach an AUM of βΉ15,400 Cr, representing a 29% growth with a more robust 75% secured asset mix. While asset quality has improved with GNPA at 2.35%, the company's return on average assets (RoAA) remains moderate at 1.86%.
Key Highlights
Acquisition of Profectus Capital completed, projected to increase total AUM by 29% to βΉ15,400 Cr.
On-book GNPA improved to 2.35% as of March 31, 2025, compared to 3.09% in the previous year.
Combined entity asset mix to shift towards 75% secured and 25% unsecured loans for better diversification.
Planned equity raise of βΉ1,315 Cr for FY2026 via rights issue and Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs).
FY2025 PAT reported at βΉ143.93 Cr with a moderate RoAA of 1.86% and gearing at 3.37 times.
πΌ Action for Investors
The completion of the Profectus acquisition is a major milestone that improves the company's scale and asset quality profile. Investors should monitor the integration process and look for improvements in the RoAA as the combined entity scales.