{"id":57283,"date":"2025-09-03T13:20:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T07:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/03\/digamber-finance-targets-20-aum-growth-with-small-biz-lending-push-across-10-states\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T13:20:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T07:50:27","slug":"digamber-finance-targets-20-aum-growth-with-small-biz-lending-push-across-10-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/03\/digamber-finance-targets-20-aum-growth-with-small-biz-lending-push-across-10-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Digamber Finance Targets 20% AUM Growth with Small Biz Lending Push Across 10 States"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>New Delhi [India], September 3:<\/strong> <\/span>Digamber Capfin \u00a0Limited) (Digamber Finance), One of India\u2019s leading NBFC-MFIs announced a strategic move into the <strong>small business loan category<\/strong>\u00a0with plans to launch dedicated services across\u00a0<strong>10 states in FY 2025\u201326<\/strong>, starting with the opening of its\u00a0<strong>first Small Business Loan Branch<\/strong> in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This initiative marks a significant diversification beyond microfinance, with the company introducing a comprehensive suite of small business loans and financial product distribution solutions tailored for micro and small entrepreneurs, shopkeepers, hawkers, and street vendors.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the announcement,\u00a0<strong>Amit Jain, Promoter &amp; Whole-Time Director, Digamber Capfin Limited<\/strong>, said:\u00a0<em>\u201cSmall entrepreneurs and local businesses are the real drivers of India\u2019s economy, yet they face the toughest barriers to accessing credit. Through our Small Business Loan Branch model, we aim to bridge this gap by providing affordable finance and digital-first services. This initiative is not just about lending\u2014it\u2019s about empowering millions of livelihoods, supporting inclusive growth, and contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This initiative comes at a time when India\u2019s MSME sector\u2014contributing nearly 30 per cent to GDP and employing over 110 million people\u2014still faces a massive credit gap of about $240 billion. With only 16 per cent of bank credit reaching this segment, small entrepreneurs are often left to depend on informal sources. <strong>For Digamber Finance, this model represents an extension of its business approach\u2014evolving from Joint Liability Group (JLG)-based microfinance to also offering individual loans designed specifically for small businesses.<\/strong>\u00a0By doing so, the company seeks to unlock credit access for entrepreneurs who require larger, more flexible, and tailored financing options. Its Small Business Loan Branch model combines lending, financial product distribution, \u00a0 and technology-enabled efficiency through its Bengaluru IT hub, strengthening entrepreneurial growth in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.<\/p>\n<p>Building on its existing presence across eight states and one Union Territory with more than 200 branches, Digamber Finance will now replicate this model across 10 states during FY 2025\u201326. The company\u2019s current AUM stands at ~\u20b9700 crore and it employs over 1700 people. With the launch of this new vertical, Digamber Finance will expand its workforce significantly. In a first-of-its-kind model for the NBFCs, the company will hire about\u00a0<strong>200\u2013250 new human resources across these states in a work-from-home format<\/strong>, with employees digitally reporting into the respective Small Business Loan branches and Digamber Finance Head Office. This innovative model is expected to enhance reach, reduce overhead costs, and ensure seamless servicing of clients spread across wide geographies. With these efforts, Digamber Finance \u00a0anticipates its AUM to grow by ~20% percent in FY25\u201326, adding approximately ~\u20b9150 crore to its portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>Over the coming years, Digamber Finance intends to deepen its presence in underserved markets, broaden its product portfolio, and emerge as a long-term partner for India\u2019s micro and small business ecosystem. The company remains committed to sustainability, digital innovation, and financial inclusion, ensuring that its growth translates into lasting impact for entrepreneurs and communities alike.<\/p>\n<p><em> If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. 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