Home, sweet home – and big profits too for LIC Housing Finance. Buoyed by robust housing demand, India’s largest mortgage provider is eyeing record earnings this fiscal year.
“We expect to close this financial with healthy numbers,” said CEO Tribhuwan Adhikari, forecasting net profits could top Rs 5,000 crore. That’s nearly double last year’s net income.
Driving growth is LIC’s expansion in non-core segments like affordable housing loans. “This segment remained strong in small towns, allowing millions of aspiring Indians to become homeowners,” explained Adhikari.
Digital upgrades also boosted customer service and efficiency. With the fiscal year’s most vital quarter underway, current trends show a standout performance.
Yet it’s not all smooth sailing. Though margins rose last quarter, Adhikari predicts slight pressure as high-interest rates increase funding costs.
But robust capital reserves put LIC in a comfortable position. “There is no immediate need to raise funds,” assured Adhikari, citing a capital adequacy ratio approaching 20% at year’s end.
For India’s housing finance heavyweight, it’s a pole position many competitors can only dream of. Double profits, solid margins, and a capital cushion to boot – LIC builds on 2023’s foundations for an even better 2024.
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