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Indian Channel Checks: TI India, Voltas and AAVAS

Report by India Independent Insight

For TI India, the SCV EV product is delivering on its technical promise, with customers achieving 200km+ real-world range, no reported complaints, compelling fuel savings vs. diesel and no apparent financing constraint. The key bottleneck is demand-side education, especially concerns around battery replacement and resale value, meaning adoption may remain slow despite strong ROI. For Voltas, store checks reinforce prior concerns: management’s price hike claims are real, but the margin collapse remains unexplained unless costs are rising far faster than disclosed. The volume narrative is weaker than the “progressive recovery” language suggests and the reliance on price-sensitive customers leaves margins vulnerable if competition forces higher discounting. For AAVAS, Jaipur checks suggest senior exits have hurt local standing, morale and loan-sourcing confidence. With 4Q26 loan count flat Y/Y despite increasing branches and headcount, Iii sees added risk to the company’s 20%+ AUM growth aspiration.

Edition 241 - 24 Jul 26

India: Affordable housing market attracts a surge of finance companies

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Report by India Independent Insight

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has provided opportunities for low-income individuals to own homes in urban areas through the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme. The scheme has benefited both home borrowers and real estate developers, as the government bears a substantial subsidy burden. The affordable housing market is thriving, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations, attracting a surge of finance companies. However, there are risks associated with above-average growth and credit decisions. Attrition rates are high and employee behaviour can impact loan disbursal. The market could be at a cyclical peak.

Companies covered include Aptus Value Housing, Aavas Financiers, Home First Finance, Capri Global, Mahindra Finance, AU Small Finance Bank, IIFL, Piramal Enterprises and Five-Star Business Finance.

Edition 163 - 23 Jun 23