CIFC delivered a robust performance in Q2FY24, with AUM at Rs1,242bn (~42% YoY, ~8% QoQ), PAT at Rs7.62bn and Asset Quality (GS3/GNPA at ~3.0%/~4.1%) coming broadly in line with Consensus and our estimates. GS3 reaching ~4.7% in partnership lending is a warning sign, albeit more of a niggling issue, as it currently constitutes ~2% of AUM, with the company also carrying FLDG arrangement on such loans. Overall, the management remains confident of ~25-30% AUM growth, NIM improvement—led by...
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