MAS has always believed in a conservative but efficient approach to
capital ensuring that every rupee deployed is backed by strong assets quality and
return thresholds. This year, we continued to maintain a Return on Equity (ROE) above 14%
Dear Shareholders,
30 years
My heartfelt gratitude to all the stakeholders as we
celebrated 30 years on 25th May 2025. What started in 1995 with Late Mukeshbhai
by my side (ever missed..) with a humble
AUM of 2 Crore is now poised for consistent growth for many decades.
The credibility and confidence we have built over the years will remain the pillars of our
journey ahead, which will witness large-scale growth on the strong foundation laid.
On behalf of Team MAS, I am pleased to present to you the Annual Report
for the financial year 2024-25.
This has been a year of remarkable
Progressbothintermsofperformance metrics and in laying down the building blocks for
sustainable growth. At MAS, we continue to be driven by our core vision: to deliver
responsible, inclusive financial services to the underserved sections of society. We
remain as committed today to this mission as we were when we began this journey nearly
three decades ago.
FY2025 marked a new high in our growth trajectory. We achieved a
consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of over 300 Crore and closed the year with Assets
Under Management
(AUM) of 12,868 Crore, recording a robust 20% year-on-year growth. Our
consistent financial performance across economic cycles continues to validate our strategy
of pursuing long-term value over short-term gains. What makes this performance even more
meaningful is the quality and stability with which it was delivered backed by
strong underwriting, disciplined execution, and a prudent approach to capital deployment.
CAPITAL EFFICIENCY AND BALANCE SHEET STRENGTH
We raised 500 Crore capital through
QIP in June 2024 to augment the capital base and fuel next phase of
growth of the company. The QIP was the first equity raise by the company since its IPO in
the year 2017 and garnered a strong response from a diverse group of marquee institutional
investors. This infusion significantly strengthened our balance sheet and gave us the
headroom to pursue calibrated growth across business verticals. Our borrowing mix remained
healthy and strategically aligned with our ALM profile, and we maintained a capital
adequacy ratio of over 24%, positioning us well for the next phase of expansion. We will
focus on further diversifying our borrowing mix gradually over the years.
MAS has always believed in a conservative but efficient approach to
capital - ensuring that every rupee deployed is backed by strong assets quality and return
thresholds. This year, we continued to maintain a Return on Equity (ROE) above 14% (FY2025
was first full year of operations with enhanced capital base) and Return on Assets (ROA)
in the range of 3%, balancing quality of assets, profitability and growth.
SEGMENT-WISE GROWTH WITH RISK AWARENESS
The MSME segment remained at the heart of our lending strategy and
constituted nearly 77% of our AUM as on 31st March 2025. Despite prevailing
stress in certain pockets of the sector, particularly in unorganised supply chains, we
stayed consistent in our support to these enterprises through well-structured,
purpose-driven credit. We grew our MSME AUM by over 14% while maintaining stable asset
quality, thanks to our stringent credit assessment framework and localised underwriting
practices.
The wheels portfolio which includes Two-Wheeler Loans and
Commercial Vehicle Loans delivered strong growth momentum, supported by
distribution expansion and a sharper focus on customer segment targeting. Two-wheeler
loans, in particular, showed encouraging trends in semi-urban and rural areas, benefiting
from improved disposable income and a shift towards personal mobility. Our Salaried
Personal Loans segment, launched only in FY2023, scaled well this year with a
near-doubling of AUM. This reflects both the latent demand in this space and our ability
to quickly adapt and scale up new verticals without compromising on credit discipline.
Our housing finance subsidiary, MAS Rural Housing & Mortgage
Finance Limited (MRHMFL), closed the year with strong growth of 25%+ in AUM and
profitability, further diversifying our portfolio mix. The affordable housing finance
opportunity in India remains vast, and MRHMFL will play an increasingly important role in
our long-term strategy.
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONAL LEVERAGE
FY2025 was a significant year in terms of digital transformation. We
implemented a new, BRE-enabled Loan Origination System across most product verticals. This
has enabled faster turnaround times, improved credit decisioning, and better integration
between our core lending engine and customer-facing platforms. Importantly, our in-house
technology team continues to drive agility, allowing us to customise solutions based on
partner needs, product category, or geography.
We view technology not merely as an enabler, but as a core part of our
growth strategy. Whether it is through process automation, advanced analytics, or
mobile-first on-boarding, our objective is clear: to make credit delivery faster, smarter,
and more inclusive without losing the personal connect that MAS is known for.
DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION WITH PURPOSE
We ended the year with 204 branches and coverage across more than
14,000 pin codes. Our diversified distribution model balancing direct retail
origination with partnerships through NBFCs and intermediaries has proven to be
both scalable and resilient. We now have 200 strategic NBFC partners, and more than 600
intermediaries across our two-wheeler and commercial vehicle verticals. These partnerships
are not just transactional they are built on shared goals, mutual accountability,
and an aligned vision to serve customers who are still outside the purview of formal
finance.
RISK AND GOVERNANCE
Our commitment to prudent risk management is unwavering. We follow a
conservative provisioning policy, regularly stress-test our books, and maintain tight
control over delinquencies. As of FY2025-end, our Net NPA stood at 1.62%, with robust risk
management practices across product lines. From a governance standpoint, we continue to
follow best practices and maintain transparency in all our operations. Our Audit Committee
and Board play an active role in overseeing compliance, risk, and long-term planning.
HUMAN CAPITAL AND CULTURE
At MAS, we continue to invest in our people. We believe that a culture
rooted in ownership, responsibility, and integrity is what enables sustainable success.
This year, our employee strength crossed a milestone of 4,000 employees. and we continue
to focus on upskilling, talent development, and performance-linked rewards.
The senior leadership team at MAS has an average association of more
than a decade, and we take pride in the institutional knowledge, stability, and agility
that this brings to the business. The company is grateful to have a senior leadership team
that has been with us for over a decade true pillars of our organisation.
VISION FOR THE FUTURE Corporate Overview
As we look ahead to FY2026 and beyond, we do so with cautious optimism.
While macroeconomic conditions remain fluid and certain sectors may face short-term
pressure, the long-term India opportunity remains intact. Rising income levels,
formalisation of credit, and supportive policy tailwinds will continue to drive demand for
retail and enterprise credit. Statutory Reports Our medium-term aspiration is to grow our
AUM by 20% to 25% resulting in doubling of it in every 3 to 3.5 years. More importantly,
we aim to achieve this while maintaining asset quality, capital efficiency, and
stakeholder trust. We will continue to invest in digital capabilities, and expand in
select geographies where we see meaningful demand and long-term value. Financial
Statements
IN GRATITUDE
In closing, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to each of our
stakeholders customers, employees, investors, partners, regulators, and the Board
for your continued trust and support. FY2025 has been a testament to what MAS can
achieve through discipline, foresight, and a collective sense of purpose.
We remain committed to creating long-term, inclusive value for all our
stakeholders, and we look forward to your continued support in the journey ahead.
Team MAS remains committed to its mission of "Excellence through
endeavours", which we now reckon as
"PURPOSE LED PROGRESS DRIVEN".
Warm regards,
Kamlesh C. Gandhi |
Chairman & Managing Director |
MAS Financial Services Limited |