money masters leasing finance ltd Management discussions

A. Indian NBFCs:

Money Masters Leasing & Finance Limited, or ‘the Company’) is a deposit-taking Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-AFC) registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is classified as an NBFC-Asset Finance Companies (NBFC-AFC) with the RBI. It is engaged in the business of lending, and acceptance of deposits. The Company has a diversified lending portfolio across retail, SMEs and commercial customers with significant presence in urban and rural India. It accepts public and corporate deposits and offers variety of financial services products to its customers.

B. The Covid-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is a once in a lifetime occurrence that has brought with it unimaginable suffering to people and to almost all sections of the economy. When the pandemic struck and led to nationwide lockdowns to curtail the transmission of disease, it was natural to fear that the global economy would stay in extreme stress of the kind not seen since the Great Depression and would have a long-lasting economic impact.

To counter the crippling impact of the lockdowns on economies, the world’s policymakers have resorted to fiscal and monetary measures never seen before in global economic history. It still remains to be seen if these relief measures sufficed, and whether actions taken by Governments across the globe adequately compensated for the disruptions created in the lives of people.

Fortunately, science prevailed. Multiple vaccines were found with impressive efficacy levels in less than a year which will probably rank as among one of the most incredible achievements in science. The announcement of successful development of vaccines seemed to lift spirits around the world. Unfortunately, the advent of winter saw several countries battle second waves of COVID-19 infections, including more virulent strains leading to partial lockdowns. The race between vaccines and variants is heating up as massive vaccination drives are underway. Much depends on blocking transmission and not just the disease.

The only three preventives are masks, social distancing and vaccinations. However, to vaccinate even half of the world’s population of 7.8 billion is going to take years. The production, storage and distribution challenges require that Governments prioritise the vaccinations in a judicious manner so as to limit the human toll.

Fortunately for India, which is home to some of the largest vaccine makers in the world, the supply constraints should be limited and temporary. Moreover, our experience in implementing large scale vaccination programmes should help in vaccinating our vulnerable population. Even so, with many states in India witnessing a seriously full-blown second surge of COVID-19, the vaccination challenge is enormous.

After an estimated historic correction of (3.3%) in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected the global economy to grow 6% in calendar year 2021 and 4.4% in 2022 on the back of the fiscal and monetary support provided by Governments of the world over coupled with widespread vaccination.

After an estimated historic correction of (3.3%) in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected the global economy to grow 6% in calendar year 2021 and 4.4% in 2022 on the back of the fiscal and monetary support provided by Governments of the world over coupled with widespread vaccination.

We know that India can ill afford another country-wide lockdown such as was imposed from March to June 2020. The impact on the economy and employment was severe in the first instance; and cannot be repeated yet again.

The lockdown that continued throughout the first quarter of the FY2021 saw India’s GDP for April-June 2020 contracting by a massive 24.4%. Even the second quarter was terrible, with GDP shrinking by 7.3% in July-

September 2020. Thereafter, we have seen a rebound thanks to the resilience of our citizens, our entrepreneurs and of our economy.

The third quarter (October-December 2020) saw a small positive growth of 0.4% compared to the same period in the previous year. The second advance estimates of national income for FY2021 released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on 26 February 2021 anticipates the total contraction for FY2021 to be 8% implying a significant ‘V’ shaped bounce-back in the second half of the year. The most recent IMF forecast has also raised India’s GDP growth estimate for FY2022 from 11.5% to 12.5%. If that were to occur, it will be the most significant growth turnaround among all the major nations of the world, including China.

The only grey cloud at present is the huge surge in infections that started with the second wave beginning in early March 2022. Hopefully, a serious increase in the pace of vaccinations across the country will bring this surge down; and if we keep all enterprises and workers open for business, it should not affect the economy in any significant manner.

B. Industry Overview

NBFCs have become important constituents of the financial sector and have been recording higher credit growth than scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) over the past few years. NBFCs are continuously leveraging their superior understanding of regional dynamics, well-developed collection system and personalised services to expedite financial inclusion in India. Lower transaction costs, quick decision making, customer orientation and prompt provision of services have typically differentiated NBFCs from banks. Considering the reach and expanse of NBFCs, these are well-suited for bridging the financing gap. Systemically important NBFCs have demonstrated agility, innovation and frugality to provide formal financial services to millions of Indians. Over the last decade, NBFCs have witnessed phenomenal growth. From being around 12% of the balance sheet size of banks in 2010, these are now more than a quarter of the size of banks. NBFCs are the largest net borrowers of funds from the financial system with gross payables of 9.37 lakh crore as of 30 September 2021. HFCs are the second largest borrowers of funds from the financial system with gross payables of around 6.20 lakh crore as at 30 September 2021.

C. Performance Review:

The Company is engaged in the business of Hire-purchase finance. The net receipts from Operations during the year under review were Rs. 225.04 lacs as against Rs. 215.64 lacs in the previous year. The Profit after tax is Rs. 41.58 lacs as against Rs. 41.66 lacs in the previous year.

D. Risk Factors:

NBFCs have witnessed a stress in asset quality during the last two-three years due to weak operating environment and economic downturn. Sectors which are directly linked to economic activities like commercial vehicle, construction equipment and infrastructure financing have witnessed sharp deterioration in asset quality. Gold loan NBFCs have also witnessed asset quality concerns on account of regulatory uncertainties, correction in gold prices and funding constraints.

As the economic slowdown and rising interest rates impacted NBFCs, regulatory changes such as fiscal, monetary policies, RBI restrictions have emerged as major areas of concern. Small &mid-size NBFC also faces liquidity crunch, because lack of refinance facilities and cost of funds.

E. Opportunities and Threats:

NBFC has access to large untapped market both rural and urban. NBFC can hace tie up with global financial giants thereby availability of fianc?s. It has opportunities in credit card, personal loans and housing finance and loan against shares etc.

However due to high cost of funds and restriction of deposit accepting NBFCs, it has posed challenge to NBFCs. Also NBFC faces competition from growing retail thrust within banks and unorganized money lenders.

F. Outlook:

With the ongoing stress in the public sector banks due to mounting bad debt, their appetite to lend (especially in rural areas) is only going to deteriorate, thereby providing NBFCs with the opportunity to increase their presence. Additionally, improving macroeconomic conditions, higher credit penetration, increased consumption and disruptive digital trends will allow NBFC’s credit to grow at a healthy rate of 7 10% (real growth rate) 3 over the next five years. The NBFC segment is a catalyst to the economic development of the country. The RBI is constantly striving to bring necessary changes in the NBFC regulatory space to proactively provide regulatory support to the segment and also to ensure financial stability in the long run.

G. Segment Wise or Product Wise Performance:

The company operates in only one segment i.e. Leasing and Finance. The company is mainly into Hire Purchase activity. Financing on HP basis auto rickshaw, Computers, Equipment etc.

H. Internal Control System and their Adequacy:

Your Company has adequate internal control system commensurate with the size and nature of its business.

I. Discussion and Financial performance with respect to operational performance:

The details of the financial performance of the Company are appearing in the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and other financial statements appearing separately. Please refer the Directors’ Report for highlights.

J. Material Developments in Human Resources/ Industrial Relations Front:

We would like to intimate you that the process of postal ballot for obtaining approval of shareholder for migration of listing status of company from BSE SME Platform to Main Board of BSE is completed and same has been approved under postal ballot Meeting of shareholders.

The company recognizes the importance of key role played by the people and maintains a cordial and harmonious relationship with its employees. The productivity of staff of the Company has been satisfactory.

Cautionary Statement:

Statements in the Management Discussion and Analysis and the annual report describing the Company’s objectives, projections, estimates, expectations may be "forward looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations in India and other countries. Actual results could defer materially from those expressed or implied. Important factors that could make a difference to the Company’s operations include economic conditions affecting the domestic market, in which the Company operates, changes in the Government regulations, tax laws and other statutes and other incidental factors and unforeseen circumstances.

	On behalf of Board of Directors
	Sd/-
	Hozef Darukhanawala
	Managing Director
Place: Mumbai
Date: September 01, 2022