30 August 2011

India Financials- Proposed NBFC regulations: Near-term negative:: JPMorgan

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RBI has published a working group report on regulating NBFCs. Overall,
we  see the proposed  regulations as negative for the NBFC  space as they
would push up provisioning costs. In the medium term, NBFCs with strong
business  model  (SHTF,  MMFS)  should not  be  materially  affected,  but
capital-market-related NBFCs may have to rethink their business model.
 Key  regulations: (1)  Tier-1  capital  requirement  of  12%. (2)  NPA
recognition and provisioning  similar to banks – NPA  recognition in 90
days  vs  180  days  earlier. (3)  Risk weights  on  Commercial  RE  and
capital  markets  increased  for  non-bank  sponsored  NBFCs. (4) Govt.
NBFC to comply with NBFC guidelines vs exemptions earlier.
 Impact  on  Auto NBFCs  (Shriram  and  MMFS):  New  regulations
propose 12% tier-1 capital and NPA recognition and provision similar to
banks.  We  do  not  see  higher  Tier-1  as  an  issue, as  rating  agencies
mandate a much higher level of capital. NPA  recognition at 90 days vs
180 days currently will push up provisioning costs and NPL ratios, and
negatively  affect ROAs  and  ROEs,  although  a  high  level  of  provision
coverage on B/S for some companies may provide some offset. Over the
long term, the system  may adjust to the new system and borrowers may
be more disciplined about repayments, but we expect initial bumpiness.
 Government  NBFCs (PFC/REC) have  been  exempt  from  certain
NBFC  regulations  (provisioning)  and  the  working  group  proposes  to
bridge the same. This would require them to make general provisioning,
which would be a one-time hit to earnings and capital.
 Impact  on  capital  market  financing: Higher  risk weights and a lower
quantum  of  exposure in line  with  capital  market  exposure  for  banks
would have an impact on capital market financing businesses. We expect
a material impact on NBFC arms of brokerages. With its high proportion
of loan against shares, Kotak prime may also be affected.

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