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Bond overview 

KLM Axiva Finvest Limited is issuing the Non-Convertible Debentures. These NCDs are BBB rated with stable outlook by Acuite Ratings. The NCDs are being issued in ten series: coupon ranges from 9.5% to 11% p.a. and different tenures of 400 days, 16 months, 18 months, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, and 79 months. The NCDs are secured and redeemable in nature. 

Coupon rates and effective yield for each of the series 

Allocation Ratio

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Issue analysis

Pros 

• High Yield Options
  Coupon rates range up to 11.5% p.a., higher than most secured NCDs in the market — especially attractive in a falling interest rate environment.
• Secured NCDs
  The instruments are secured by loan receivables, giving investors a senior charge on underlying assets.
• Tenor Flexibility
  Investors can choose from multiple tenure options: 400 days, 18, 24, 36, 60, and 75 months — suiting both short- and long-term income seekers.
• Listed on BSE
  Offers liquidity through market trading (though actual trading volume may be limited).

Cons

• Lower Credit Rating
  Rated ‘Acuité BBB/Stable’, indicating moderate credit risk. This is investment grade, but lower compared to top-rated NBFCs .
• Limited Liquidity in Secondary Market
  Historical KLM NCDs have shown low trading volumes, making premature exits harder.
• Narrow Geographic & Product Focus
  Heavy reliance on gold loan segment and southern India limits resilience to sectoral or regional disruptions.
• Smaller NBFC Size
  Investors may perceive higher default or downgrade risk due to lower institutional strength and scalability.

Liquidity Position

• Cash & Bank Balances stood at ₹47.65 crore as of March 31, 2025 .
• Working Capital Facilities: Out of ₹520 crore sanctioned, average utilization remained at 60–65%, leaving a buffer for short-term obligations.
• Liquidity is adequate to cover upcoming 6–12 months debt maturities, aided by steady monthly collections from gold loans.

Financial Overview

Snapshot stating the Revenue, Expenses, Net Worth and PAT (In crores)

Cash flow for last few years (In crores)

Cash flow refers to the movement of cash in and out of the business at a specific point in time. It represents the net balance of the cash movement.

• • *Cash flow from operating activities reflects the amount a company generates through its product of services.
  • **Cash flow from investing activities reflects cash generated and spent relating to investing activities, like purchase of assets, sales of securities etc.
  • ***Cash flow from financing activities gives an insight into the financial stability of a company to its investors. It reflects the net flows of cash that are used to fund the company.

Ratio Analysis

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About KLM Axiva Finvest Limited

KLM Axiva Finvest is a Kerala based non-deposit taking systemically important NBFC ( Middle Layer ) registered with RBI. Since Incorporation in 1997, the company has been serving Low and middle income individuals and businesses that have limited or no access to formal credit facilities and finance channels. KLM operates in four business verticals mainly- Gold loan and household jewelry loans, MSME Loans, Personal Loans and Microfinance Loans. Apart from that the company also provides Money transfer facility, Insurance and Forex related services to their customers. Mr Manoj Ravi is serving the position of Chief Executive Officer in the company.

Here is a table below illustrating the % of  interest income generated by the company across its business segments.

Approximately 70% of the business of the company is generated through Gold loans and household jewelry Loans.

Strengths

• Rapid AUM Growth
  The company’s Assets Under Management (AUM) rose to ₹1,985 crore as of March 31, 2025, from ₹1,670 crore in FY23, showing robust business expansion.
  
• Strong Regional Presence
  KLM operates 600+ branches across 5 states, enabling access to rural and semi-urban segments, especially in South India.
  
• Improving Profitability
  Net profit increased to ₹22.38 crore in FY2025, up from ₹14.42 crore in FY23 — a 55% growth, indicating improved operational efficiency .
  
• High Capital Adequacy
  CRAR stood at 17.71% in FY2025, comfortably above the minimum regulatory requirement, providing a cushion for growth and risk coverage .

Weakness

• Concentration Risk
  Gold loans continue to dominate, forming 98% of the total loan book, limiting diversification across other asset classes.
• Regional Risk Exposure
  With 100% branch presence in South India, KLM is exposed to geographic concentration risks, including region-specific regulatory, economic, or climatic risks.
• Moderate Asset Quality
  Gross NPA ratio increased slightly to 1.88% in FY25 (from 1.85% in FY23), requiring tighter credit oversight and provisioning.
• Smaller NBFC by Scale
  Compared to large peers, KLM operates on a modest scale with moderate brand visibility outside its primary regions.

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Source- Prospectus July 04, 2025

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