6 Tweets Jan 09, 2023
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πŸ—οΈ Infrastructure new order tendering (opening for bid) and awarding (selection of EPC) has been very strong in the last few months.
πŸ›£οΈ Driven by Roads (up 3x), Power Distribution (up 3x), Railways (up 65%) and RE (up 31%). Water and Irrigation orderbook yet to pickup.
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Total outstanding Industrial Credit as % of non-food credit is at decadal lows...
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However, Infrastructure financing by lenders is seen picking up in recent months.
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While overall Banking stress is under control, Retail loan book is under pressure. Given absence of moratorium unlike in 2020, there is continued pressure from restructured assets & is expected to continue over the next few quarters.
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But Capital adequacy ratios of Tier 1 Banks is the strongest ever after recent fund raises. With Credit growth being subdued in the recent few years, one can expect a fresh cycle of Industrial and Infrastructure Credit.
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Strong order book, stable balance sheet, clearance of stuck orders and conducive financing ecosystem makes a good case for growth of Infra EPC companies.

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