Federal Bank looks to acquire Madura Microfinance

Friday, July 6, 2018

By Atmadip Ray

Private sector lender Federal Bank is in talks to acquire Madura Microfinance for about Rs 720-750 crore, two people tracking the sector said.

The deal is expected to be partly in share-swap, and partly in cash for the micro lender backed by private equity firm Elevar Equity Mauritius. The Chennai-based MFI, promoted by non-resident neuro scientist Tara Thiagarajan, has a loan portfolio of Rs 1200 crore.

The acquisition will help Federal Bank venture into microfinance and grow its priority sector loans.

Photo courtesy of Peter Haden.

Source: Economic Times (link opens in a new window)

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