Let’s break Aye Finance IPO in very easy language, using actual company RHP data, and also compare it with similar NBFCs so you can take an informed decision.

🔍 What does Aye Finance do?

Aye Finance is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) that gives loans to small businesses like:

• Kirana stores

• Small manufacturers

• Traders, workshops, service businesses

These are businesses that usually do not get easy bank loans, so NBFCs like Aye Finance step in.

👉 In simple words:
Aye Finance lends money to very small businessmen across India.

🔐 Are Aye Finance loans secured or unsecured?

This is a very important question.

👉 Answer: Aye Finance gives BOTH secured and unsecured loans.

Loan mix (from company RHP):

📌 Key takeaway:
A large portion of loans are unsecured, which means:

• Higher interest income

• But higher risk of default

📉 What is NPA and why does it matter?

NPA (Non-Performing Asset) means:

Customer has stopped paying EMIs for a long time.

Lower NPA = safer NBFC
Higher NPA = more risk

Aye Finance NPA trend (as per RHP)

⚠️ Clear warning sign:
NPAs are continuously increasing.

This shows stress among small business borrowers.

🧯 Is the company prepared for bad loans?

Yes, to some extent.

• Aye Finance keeps provisions (money set aside for bad loans)

• Provision Coverage Ratio is around 60–70%

• This reduces sudden shock to profits

📌 But still:

Rising NPAs mean profits can remain under pressure in future.

🆚 Comparison with similar NBFCs

Let’s compare Aye Finance with same-type lenders:

What does this comparison tell us?

• Aye Finance has higher NPAs than peers

• Reason: more unsecured business loans

• Risk is above average in NBFC space

🏦 What did RBI announce recently for NBFCs?

Many people think RBI policy is only about repo rate, but that’s not true.

Recent RBI policy reliefs (important for NBFCs):

✔️ Collateral-free MSME loan limit increased
→ Helps expand formal lending to small businesses

✔️ RBI signaled regulatory easing & liquidity support tools for NBFC ecosystem

✔️ Stable interest rate environment helps NBFC funding costs

📌 Reality check:

• RBI support helps the system

• But RBI cannot fix rising NPAs

• Loan recovery still depends on borrower health

👉 So RBI policy is mildly positive, not a game-changer.

📊 IPO demand & listing gain expectations

Based on market indicators:

• Grey Market Premium (GMP): Very low

• IPO is reasonably priced, not cheap

• Large institutional investors already present

Expected outcome:

• Oversubscription: Moderate

• Listing gain: Low to single-digit

• Not a “listing day jackpot” IPO

✅ Positives of Aye Finance IPO

✔️ Strong presence in MSME lending
✔️ Backed by reputed global investors
✔️ Large underserved market
✔️ RBI supportive stance for MSME credit

⚠️ Risks you must not ignore

❌ Rising NPAs year after year
❌ High unsecured loan exposure
❌ Profit pressure due to higher credit cost
❌ Economic slowdown impacts small businesses first

🧠 Final Verdict (Simple & Honest)

Aye Finance is a growth-focused NBFC but with higher risk.

Who should apply?

✔️ Long-term investors
✔️ Investors comfortable with NBFC risk
✔️ Those investing with small allocation only

Who should avoid?

❌ Listing-gain seekers
❌ Conservative investors
❌ Those uncomfortable with rising NPAs

⚠️ Disclaimer 

This document is issued by AG Analyst, a SEBI Registered Research Analyst (Registration No.: INH000011501).

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