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Aye Finance to open IPO on Feb 9; sets price band at Rs 122-129

EntrackrEntrackr · 10h ago
Aye Finance to open IPO on Feb 9; sets price band at Rs 122-129
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Aye Finance to open IPO on Feb 9; sets price band at Rs 122-129 Microlending platform Aye Finance has set a price band of Rs 122–129 per equity share for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), after filing its red herring prospectus (RHP) with the capital markets regulator. According to the RHP, the public issue will open for subscription on February 9 and close on February 11, while the anchor book is scheduled to open on February 6. At the upper end of the price band, the company’s valuation is expected to be around $352 million. According to the company’s filing, Aye Finance will raise Rs 710 crore through a fresh issue and up to Rs 300 crore through offer-for-sale (OFS), aggregating to a total of Rs 1,010 crore IPO. The company’s co-founder Vikram Jetley and promoters such as Alpha Wave India I LP, MAJ Invest Financial Inclusion Fund II, CapitalG LP, LGT Capital Invest Mauritius PCC with Cell E/VP will offload shares via the OFS. Aye Finance had received SEBI’s approval in April, last year. Axis Capital, IIFL Capital, Nuvama and JM Financial are the book-running lead managers for the issue. As per the RHP, Elevation Capital is the largest external shareholder with a 16.03% stake, followed by LGT Capital, which holds 13.99% of the company. Meanwhile, Alpha Wave owns 11.10% of Aye Finance. On the financial side, Aye Finance's revenue from operations increased 21.5% to Rs 407 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to Rs 335 crore in Q1 FY25. However, the company's profit decreased 50% to Rs 30.5 crore in Q1 FY26 with a positive EBITDA of Rs 172 crore in the same period.

MSME fintechs steal show as consumer lending loses fizz

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
MSME fintechs steal show as consumer lending loses fizz
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Digital lenders focused on unsecured small business loans are gaining traction as regulatory actions and changes in macroeconomic conditions make unsecured consumer loans less appealing. Companies such as Indifi, Lendingkart, Aye Finance, and Kinara Capital are expected to benefit in the MSME lending space. Large private banks are collaborating with fintechs to tap into the underbanked unsecured business credit market. The simplification of MSME registration allows banks to classify these entities easily for priority sector lending. Delinquency rates have dropped, prompting lenders to shift focus to the MSME sector. Challenges include the need for physical KYC and the cost it incurs for digital lending operations. However, fintechs in this space are showing stronger financials, attracting traditional lenders for co-lending partnerships.

Symbiotics leads $18 Mn debt round in Dugar Finance

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Symbiotics leads $18 Mn debt round in Dugar Finance
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Symbiotics leads $18 Mn debt round in Dugar Finance Dugar Finance, an impact-led secured MSME lender, has raised $18 million (about Rs 160 crore) in a debt funding round led by Swiss-based investor Symbiotics, with participation from leading Indian banks including Union Bank of India, Karur Vysya Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, and STCI Finance among others. Symbiotics contributed $5.5 million in this round. It had previously raised $3 million in debt from the $75-million Green Basket Bond issued by Symbiotics Investments back in June this year. The fresh funds will be allocated to strengthen its secured MSME lending and support its expansion into Tier-2 to Tier-6 markets across India, Dugar Finance said in a press release. Led by Ramesh Dugar, Dugar Finance is an impact-focused, non-deposit-taking NBFC operating across multiple states in India with a strong presence in tier 3 and tier 4 markets. The company specializes in secured MSME and commercial vehicle financing aimed at income generation, supporting micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and first-time commercial vehicle drivers who remain underserved by formal credit. Dugar Finance focuses on disciplined underwriting, strong governance, and prudent risk management, and it aims to continue to deepen its institutional lender relationships. It is emphasized on building a resilient, scalable lending platform designed to support long-term economic activity in India’s growth corridors. The Chennai-based company currently operates across six states, serving semi-urban and rural customers. Its portfolio includes income-generating secured MSME loans and commercial vehicle loans, supporting micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and first-time commercial vehicle drivers. It aims to scale more than 75 branches and Rs 600 crore AUM by FY27 and Rs 2,000 crore AUM by FY29, while maintaining its strong financial performance, including an RoA of above 4% and Gross NPAs below 2%.

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