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NBFC Aye Finance raises $30 million in series G round led by ABC Impact

The latest round of funding comes eight months after the company raised $37 million in a Series F round

NBFCs diversify funding sources amid increased lending risk weights

The asset quality of government-owned NBFCs and non-government-owned middle layer NBFCs focused on the retail line of business was also higher

HDFC unit HDB Financial Services approves raising Rs 2,500 cr via IPO

HDB Financial's listing follows the country's central bank norms introduced in 2022, which required large non-banking financial companies (NBFC) to be listed on stock exchanges by September 2025

Three IPOs receive bids over Rs 1.05 trillion; demand outstrips supply

The strong demand from investors is on the back of high grey market premiums. All three will make their debut next week

NBFCs throng bond mkt to fund festival credit demand as bank funding slows

Raise nearly Rs 74K cr since Aug via debt offers as bank lending slows

Strategies to trade Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv post Bajaj Housing debut

Technical chart flag caution at the Bajaj twin counters owing to formation of a 'Bearish Engulfing' candlestick pattern on the daily scale; check key support, resistance levels here

RBI seeks granular data from NBFCs, wants to check lending standards

Purpose is also to check if interest rates being charged are in line with far practices code

Moneyboxx Finance raises Rs 176 cr via allotment of equity shares, warrants

Moneyboxx Finance, a NBFC providing business loans to micro entrepreneurs, on Friday said it raised Rs 176 crore to support growth plans. In a filing to BSE, the company announced the allotment of equity shares and warrants convertible to equity amounting to Rs 176 crore. The capital raise includes Rs 63 crore via preferential equity issue and Rs 113 crore via equity warrants from both promoters and non-promoters. "The company has received Rs 91 crore, which includes Rs 63 crore from preferential equity issue and Rs 28 crore from warrants, and the balance Rs 85 crore pursuant to warrants is receivable within 18 months," Moneyboxx Finance said. The net worth of the company stood at Rs 174 crore as on June 30, 2024, which has increased by over 50 per cent by August 31, 2024 and will double with the total equity raise of Rs 176 crore, it said. Over two-thirds of the fund raise has come from promoters and existing shareholders, demonstrating their confidence in the business model and

Education loan book of NBFCs to cross Rs 60,000 cr but growth slowing

Lenders have reduced exposure to those studying in Canada to 15 per cent in FY24

Maritime Development Fund may set sail with foreign kitty, PSU push

Centre looking for equity commitments to the Rs 30,000 crore maiden fund

Nomura ups target for Bajaj duo, M&M Fin, says rate cut positive for NBFCs

Regarding the implications of a rate cut for NBFCs, analysts noted that asset composition is more crucial than liability composition.

Bajaj Housing IPO buzz: 2 home finance stocks with up to 14% upside likely

Technical chart suggests that PNB Housing Finance and Repco Home Finance can potentially rally up to 14 per cent from present levels.

Airtel Finance offers FD service, partners with NBFCs, small finance banks

Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of a fixed deposits marketplace under its digital arm Airtel Finance, backed by partnerships with leading NBFCs and small finance banks. The marketplace enables Airtel Finance to provide an assured return and fixed-income investment option on the digital platform that is built on top of Airtel's Thanks App framework, according to a release. "Bharti Airtel today announced the launch of a fixed deposits marketplace under its digital arm, Airtel Finance. These fixed deposits come at an attractive interest rate of up to 9.1 per cent per annum," it said. Airtel Finance has offered the fixed deposit service through partnerships with multiple small finance banks and NBFCs including Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Shivalik Bank, Suryoday Small Finance Bank and Shriram Finance. This will help customers lock in assured returns at high rates of interest. Anshul Kheterpal, Chief Business Officer, Airtel Finance said, "We have partnered with the best ban

Fada to approach lenders requesting caution while funding dealers

Dealers' body has written twice to SIAM raising alarm bells over unsold inventory which amounted to 70-75 days valued at Rs 77,800 cr in August

How to trade Max Financial Services stock amid these 3 key developments

Technical chart shows that MFSL stock is facing some resistance around Rs 1,140 level; while the short-term trend may turn cautious, the overall trend seems positive; check key levels here.

SMFG India Credit Company to get up to Rs 2,000 crore capital from parent

Slated to become upper layer NBFC with listing plans

SMFG India Credit eyes Rs 60k cr AUM by 2024-25, to focus on sustainability

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) India Credit, one of the leading non-banking financial companies, is eyeing assets under management (AUM) to be Rs 60,000 crore by the end of the current financial year 2024-25. A statement by the company on Tuesday said that in the last fiscal, the total AUM was Rs 45,000 crore. The NBFC will also expand the branch network to expand its reach. In the last two years, 300 branches were added, mostly in Tier 2 cities and rural areas. The total number of branches of the NBFC now stands at 1000, the statement said. The company will focus on sustainable development and inclusive prosperity, it said.

Shriram Finance plans to raise up to $1.5 bn from overseas, says CEO

Last November, Reserve Bank of India asked all lenders to set aside more capital on loans given to non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)

RBI cancels registration of Margdarshak Financial Services over high NPAs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the registration of Lucknow-headquartered Margdarshak Financial Services Ltd over high net NPAs and defaults on repayment to lenders. As on March 31, 2021, the company failed to maintain the minimum regulatory net owned fund of Rs 5 crore and minimum capital adequacy ratio of 15 per cent stipulated for NBFC-MFI, the RBI said, while cancelling its certificate of registration. As per the statutory audit, as on March 31, 2021, the NBFC was facing cash flow issues and defaulted on repayment of Rs 49.27 crore to its lenders. "Further, the auditors have observed that due to losses (Rs 187 crore) and high net NPAs (Rs 82.37 crore) there is material uncertainty which casts significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern," the central bank said. Further, delay was observed in finalising the balance sheet for the year ending March 31, 2021, as the same was finalised after nearly seven months, on October 22, 2021. The RB

Rising costs from T+1 timeline may push weaker P2P players to the brink

While there are 26 licensees, only 10-11 players are active in this space, with the industry's assets under management totalling Rs 11,000 crore