In today’s briefing:
- Ola Electric IPO: The Bull Case
- Bajaj Finance: Q3FY24 Preview
Ola Electric IPO: The Bull Case
- Ola Electric (1700674D IN), the largest Indian electric two-wheel vehicles (E2W) player, is seeking US$660 million from a primary raise along with a secondary raise at a US$7-8 billion valuation.
- Ola is the best-selling E2W brand in India in terms of monthly E2W registrations on the VAHAN Portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- The bull case rests on rising market share in a growing market, a rapid growth phase, increasing gross margin and a favourable cash conversion cycle.
Bajaj Finance: Q3FY24 Preview
- Bajaj Finance Ltd (“BAF”) reported key performance metrics for Q3FY24. It reported strong growth, particularly in AUM which grew 7%+ QoQ and 35% YoY to reach INR 311,000cr.
- Customer franchise grew 5%+ QoQ to reach 80.41mm, surpassing the 80mm mark. New loans booked grew to 9.86mm, a growth of 26% YoY and 15%+ QoQ.
- The liability book also did well with deposits growing at around 6% QoQ and 35% YoY to reach INR 58,000cr.