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ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO

The IPO consists of a fresh issue worth Rs.800 crore and an offer for sale worth around Rs.197.78 crore by its various shareholders...

  • Status: Closed
  • RHP:
  • ₹ 14,250 / 250 shares

    Minimum Investment

IPO Details

  • Open Date

    03 Nov 2023

  • Close Date

    07 Nov 2023

  • IPO Price Range

    ₹ 57 to ₹ 60

  • IPO Size

    ₹ 463.00 Cr

  • Listing Exchange

    BSE, NSE

  • Listing Date

    16 Nov 2023

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Last Updated: 07 November 2023 5:30 PM by 5Paisa

ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited IPO is all set to open from 3rd November to 7th November 2023. The company is a small finance bank catering to unserved and underserved customers. The IPO includes a fresh issue worth ₹390.70 cr. and an Offer for Sale (OFS) worth ₹72.30 cr. The total IPO size is ₹463 cr. The share allotment date is 10th November, and the IPO will be listed on 16th November on the stock exchanges. The price band is ₹57 to ₹60 per share and the lot size is 250 shares.    

ICICI Securities Limited, DAM Capital Advisors Limited, and Nuvama Wealth Management Limited are the book-running lead managers for this IPO, while Link Intime India Private Limited is the registrar. 

Objectives of ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO:

●    To meet the capital requirements by augmenting the Tier-I capital base
●    To fund the growth of lending activities expected to arise from the growth in the Bank’s assets, primarily loans
●    To comply with regulatory requirements on capital adequacy prescribed by the RBI
●    General corporate purposes.

ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO Video:

 

Established in 1992, ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited provides banking and lending facilities to unbanked and underbanked customer segments, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. As of June 30, 2023, the company's loans to customers in rural and semi-urban areas combined accounted for 62.97% of its total loan portfolio. Also, 71.71% of its banking branches are also located strategically in these areas.

ESAF’s primary product offerings include:

i.  Micro Loans: Microfinance Loans and Other Micro Loans
ii. Retail Loans: Gold loans, mortgages, personal loans, and vehicle loans
iii. MSME Loans
iv. Loans to financial institutions
v. Agricultural Loans

ESAF Small Finance Bank has a network of 700 banking outlets, which includes 59 business correspondent-operated banking outlets, and 767 customer service centers. Additionally, this extensive network is dedicated to serving a customer base of 7.15 million individuals as of June 30, 2023.

The company's operations span across India with a focus on South India, specifically in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Peer Comparison:

●    Bandhan Bank Limited
●    Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
●    Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited
●    Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited
●    CreditAccess Grameen Limited
●    Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited

For More Information:
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ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO GMP

Profit and Loss

Balance Sheet

Particulars (in Rs. Crores) FY23 FY22 FY21
Revenue from operations (interest income) 2853.65 1939.92 1641.17
EBITDA 627.43 220.56 284.96
PAT 302.33 54.73 105.39
Particulars (in Rs. Crores) FY23 FY22 FY21
Total Assets 20223.65 17707.56 12338.65
Share Capital 449.47 449.47 449.47
Total Borrowings 3843.02 3480.89 1987.16
Particulars (in Rs. Crores) FY23 FY22 FY21
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities -573.00 -584.50 1127.44 
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities -573.21 -981.84 -637.95
Net cash flow from / (used in) financing activities 401.36 1258.83 653.27
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents -744.85 -307.51 1142.76


Strengths

1.    The company has a great understanding of the microloan segment which has enabled it to grow the business.
2.    The main focus is on the rural and semi-urban banking franchises.
3.    It has a Growing Retail Deposits portfolio.
4.    Customer connections driven by customer-centric products and processes and other non-financial services for Micro Loan customers.
5.    The company has a technology-driven model with a digital technology platform.

Risks

1.    The company is significantly dependent on the microloan segment, and thus any decrease in demand could adversely affect its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
2.    The numbers for unsecured advances are high and any failure to recover them can impact the business. 
3.    Subject to various sanctions and penalties by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
4.    The business is concentrated in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
5.    The business faces challenges such as the high cost of reaching customers, potential customers’ lack of financial and product awareness and vulnerability of household income to local developments. 
6.    The company does not have much presence in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha or Rajasthan, which are top locations for microfinancing. 
7.    Non-performing advances (NPAs) can be a burden for the company. 

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The minimum lot size of ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO is 250 shares and the investment required is ₹14,250.

The price band of ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO is ₹57 to ₹60.

ESAF Small Finance Bank is open from 3rd November to 7th November 2023.
 

The size of ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO is ₹463 cr. 

The share allotment date is ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO is 10th of November 2023.

The ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO will be listed on the 16th of November 2023.

ICICI Securities Limited, DAM Capital Advisors Limited, and Nuvama Wealth Management Limited are the book-running lead managers for ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO.

ESAF Small Finance Bank would use the proceeds from the IPO to:

1.    To meet the capital requirements by augmenting the Tier-I capital base. 
2.    To fund the growth of lending activities expected to arise from the growth in the Bank’s assets, primarily loans.
3.    To comply with regulatory requirements on capital adequacy prescribed by the RBI.
4.    General corporate purposes.
 

To apply for ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO, follow the steps given below:

●    Login to your 5paisa account and select the issue in the current IPO section    
●    Enter the number of lots and the price at which you wish to apply for the ESAF Small Finance Bank IPO.    
●    Enter your UPI ID and click on submit. With this, your bid will be placed with the exchange.    
●    You will receive a mandate notification to block funds in your UPI app.