Private sector financier to infrastructure firms Infrastructure Development Finance Co sees a slowdown in lending and expects a squeeze in its margin in FY12 as the road sector has been inactive. Road construction, which forms a large part of the infrastructure sector, has been dormant in the last 6-8 months due to delay in awarding of projects by the National Highways Authority of India.
Developers were also cautious in putting money in new projects due to concerns over getting environmental clearances, land acquisitions. There are about 27 projects across sectors waiting for clearance from the environment ministry. In addition to this, the rise in borrowing costs will squeeze margins in the fourth quarter.
During April-Dec. IDFC's spread stood at 240 basis points and loan book increased 51% to Rs 35,020 crore, a growth which it has not seen in the last three years. The loan book growth on an average had been 23% during FY08-FY10. In FY10, IDFC aims to triple their balance sheet size in three to four years. IDFC also aims to diversify its lending to the transmission, solar and hydro projects.
| Company Name | CMP |
|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance | 917.80 |
| Shriram Finance | 1009.60 |
| Aditya Birla Capital | 349.70 |
| Chola Invest & Fin. | 1542.65 |
| Tata Capital | 340.40 |
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