Bain Capital, Advent International, and CVC Capital are among the private equity funds that are competing to buy Shriram Housing Finance Ltd (SHFL), an arm of Chennai-based non-banking finance company Shriram Finance. The shortlisted bidders are currently conducting due diligence, with binding bids due in a fortnight. SHFL expects a valuation of Rs 6,500 crore for the business, while the initial offers have been in the Rs 5,000-5,500 crore range.
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The interim budget has laid the ground for cheaper home loans and lower interest rates in general, according to lenders. The lower fiscal deficit has meant borrowing is almost Rs 1 lakh crore lower than expected. The Centre is seen as having put subtle pressure on RBI to boost liquidity and soften interest rates. Financiers are also expecting home loans to get cheaper because of the two affordable housing schemes the government announced.
The Indian government’s increased spending on infrastructure projects such as roads, railways, and power is expected to boost cement demand by 10-12% this fiscal year. Cement demand is projected to reach 440 million tonnes in fiscal 2024, driven by strong demand from the infrastructure sector. Combined with stable cement prices and lower power and fuel costs, cement manufacturers’ operating profits are expected to rebound. The demand growth will also support the credit profiles of cement companies.
