Rating Rationale
August 31, 2018 | Mumbai
Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Limited
Rating Reaffirmed 
 
Rating Action
Corporate Credit Rating  CCR AAA/Stable (Renewed & Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
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Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has renewed and reaffirmed its corporate credit rating of 'CCR AAA/Stable' to Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Limited (MUDRA).

The rating reflects expectation of strong support from the Government of India (GOI) as MUDRA plays an important role in the development of the micro enterprise segment in India. The rating also factors in support from Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), which holds 100% in MUDRA, in its operations. These strengths are partially offset by average earnings profile.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the ratings, CRISIL has considered the standalone business and financial risk profile of MUDRA, and has factored in support from GoI.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Expectation of continued strong support from GOI
MUDRA is strategically important to the GOI as it plays a vital role in developing the micro enterprise sector and in refinancing of micro enterprise loans (of ticket-size less than Rs 10 lakh) of financial institutions. It monitors the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna (PMMY) scheme through a dedicated web portal. GOI has consistently provided capital support to MUDRA, through SIDBI, and has also provided funding support by allowing MUDRA to tap into the funds generated through banks contribution towards their priority sector shortfall. MUDRA's board of directors comprises has representation from GOI. Mr Pankaj Jain, who is joint secretary, department of financial services, ministry of finance, is a GOI nominee director. Considering the strong focus of GOI to develop micro enterprise segment in India, CRISIL believes MUDRA will remain an important institution for GoI and that it will provide the necessary support to sustain MUDRA's credit risk profile.
 
* Operational support from SIDBI
Being a 100% subsidiary of SIDBI, MUDRA receives managerial, infrastructure, and operational support for its operations. SIDBI is a part of all key committees of MUDRA (asset liability and credit committees). MUDRA also uses SIDBI's established underwriting and risk management processes. Most of MUDRA's current employees and top management are from SIDBI. Also, regional branch offices of SIDBI have been identified as MUDRA nodal offices.
 
Weakness
* Average earnings profile
As borrowing is solely in the form of bank deposits against priority sector shortfall, interest spreads for lending is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India. This results in lower Return on Assets (ROA) compared to other institutions. For fiscal 2018, ROA was 1.2%and Return on Equity (ROE) 7.9% (1.3% and 7.9%, respectively, for fiscal 2017). Loan book stood at Rs 10554 crore (65% to banks, 5% to micro finance institutions, 13% to non-banking financial companies, 7% to small finance banks and remaining 10% to reginal rural banks and investments in Pass through Certificates(PTC) as on March 31, 2018. As MUDRA diversifies funding mix in future and gradual loan book growth will help improve earnings profile.

Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes MUDRA will continue to benefit over the medium term from GOI support, given its strategic role in the development of micro enterprises in India. The outlook may be revised if, in CRISIL's opinion, there is reduction in GOI support to MUDRA.

About the Company

MUDRA was set up in Union Budget 2016 as a separate institution for development of micro enterprise sector and as a wholly owned subsidiary of SIDBI. Total assets as on March 31, 2018, were Rs 17,274 crore (Rs. 10,159 crore as on March 31, 2017). MUDRA has been funding loan ticket size of below Rs 10 lakh as it has created products named Shishu (up to Rs 50,000), Kishor (Rs 50,000-5 lakh), and Tarun (Rs 5-10 lakh) to signify the stage of development and funding needs of the beneficiary.
 
For the fiscal 2018, profit after tax (PAT) was Rs 158.2 crore on a total income (net of interest charges) of Rs 288.7 crore, against a PAT of Rs 107.8 crore on a total income (net of interest charges) of Rs 191.4 crore for fiscal 2017.

Key Financial Indicators
As on / for the period ended March  31 Unit 2018 2017
Total Assets Rs. Cr. 17274 10159
Total income Rs. Cr. 804 535
Profit after tax Rs. Cr. 158 108
Gross NPA % Nil Nil
Overall capital adequacy ratio  % 45.2 56.2
Return on average assets % 1.2 1.3

Any other information
Total capital adequacy ratio as on March 31, 2018, was 45.2% (56.2% as on March 31, 2017). Networth was Rs 2063 crore as on March 31, 2018.

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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)
ISIN Name of instrument Date of allotment Coupon rate (%) Maturity date Issue size (Rs. Crore) Rating assigned
with outlook
NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2018 (History) 2017  2016  2015  Start of 2015
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
CCR  0.00  CCR AAA/Stable      22-08-17  CCR AAA/Stable    --    --  -- 
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Links to related criteria
Rating Criteria for Banks and Financial Institutions
Criteria for Notching up Stand Alone Ratings of Entities Based on Government Support

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