Bajaj Holdings & Investment Limited (BHIL) Q3 FY25 Earnings Report

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(BSE: 500490 | NSE: BAJAJHLDNG)
January 30, 2025

Key Highlights:

  • Consolidated Q3 FY25 Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹1,748 crore (YoY growth: 6.3%)
  • Standalone Q3 FY25 PAT: ₹84 crore (YoY growth: 27.3%)
  • 9M FY25 Consolidated PAT: ₹4,795 crore (YoY growth: 5.4%)
  • Total Investments (Market Value): ₹2,05,541 crore

Financial Performance:

Standalone Financial Results (₹ in crore)

ParticularsQ3 FY25Q3 FY24YoY Growth
Total Income15112520.8%
Profit After Tax846627.3%
Total Comprehensive Income(389)648-160.0%
Standalone Performance: Higher investment income contributed to the profit increase. However, other comprehensive income turned negative due to fair value adjustments.

Consolidated Financial Results (₹ in crore)

ParticularsQ3 FY25Q3 FY24YoY Growth
Total Income15813318.8%
Share of Profits of Associates1,6621,5785.3%
Profit After Tax1,7481,6446.3%
Total Comprehensive Income(431)1,545-128.0%
Consolidated Performance: Growth was driven by strong associate company performance, particularly Bajaj Auto and Bajaj Finserv.

Business Segment Performance:

  1. Bajaj Auto (Standalone)
    • EBITDA Margin: 20.2% (Higher profitability)
    • Q3 FY25 PAT: ₹2,196 crore (YoY growth: 8.0%)
  2. Bajaj Finserv (Consolidated)
    • Q3 FY25 PAT: ₹2,231 crore (YoY growth: 3.4%)
  3. Maharashtra Scooters Ltd.
    • Q3 FY25 PAT: ₹3 crore (YoY growth: 200%)

Strategic Developments:

  • Re-categorization to Core Investment Company (CIC):
    The Board approved a proposal to shift from an Investment & Credit Company (ICC) to an Unregistered Core Investment Company (CIC), pending RBI approval.
  • Investment Portfolio Overview:
    Asset ClassCost (₹ Cr)Market Value (₹ Cr)
    Strategic Equity (Group Companies)3,1501,89,627
    Other Equity Shares4,24010,132
    Debt Securities5,4505,481
    Investment Properties168301
    Total Portfolio Value13,0082,05,541
Investment Outlook: NAV per share as of Dec 31, 2024, stood at ₹18,469, significantly above the book value of ₹1,804 per share.

Outlook & Future Strategy:

  • Continued focus on stable investment returns via strategic stakes in Bajaj Auto and Bajaj Finserv.
  • Portfolio realignment as per the new CIC framework for better capital efficiency.
  • Cautious stance on market volatility impacting fair value gains/losses.

Conclusion:

BHIL has delivered steady growth in consolidated PAT, supported by its key associate companies. However, a significant hit on total comprehensive income due to fair value changes has impacted overall net worth. The shift to a Core Investment Company (CIC) structure signals a long-term strategic move to optimize regulatory compliance and capital efficiency.
 
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