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Aditya Birla Housing Finance Allocates ₹2,750 Crore to Indriya

NEW DELHI: Aditya Birla Housing Finance (ABHFL) has successfully raised approximately ₹2,750 crore by issuing equity shares to Indriya, a company associated with global private equity firm Advent International. The firm allocated over 12.32 crore equity shares at ₹223.12 each on April 17, 2026, as noted in a regulatory filing. As a result of this transaction, Indriya now owns a 14.29% stake in ABHFL on a fully diluted basis. This also means that ABHFL is no longer a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital (ABCL), with the parent company’s stake decreasing to 85.5%. The capital raise aligns with a…

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Truhome Finance submits ₹3,000-crore IPO application

NEW DELHI: Truhome Finance, backed by private equity firm Warburg Pincus, has submitted preliminary documents to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) seeking to raise ₹3,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO consists of a fresh issue of equity shares totaling ₹1,500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of equity shares also valued at ₹1,500 crore from its promoter, Mango Crest Investment Ltd, as detailed in the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). The funds raised from the fresh share issue will be used to strengthen the capital base to satisfy future funding needs, including…

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NHB Advocates for Lower Home Loan Rates; Lenders Delay Cuts

MUMBAI: Sanjay Shukla, the managing director of the National Housing Bank (NHB), recently urged major home financiers to lower prime lending rates in a discussion with key industry players, as reported by RealtyDailyNews. However, mortgage lenders have postponed any rate cuts until their annual internal benchmarks are reassessed in April. “During our call, the NHB chairman stressed the need for the ecosystem to transmit lower rates to borrowers, asserting that the advantages of reduced borrowing costs haven’t reached existing clients,” stated the CEO of a major housing finance company (HFC). “While HFCs are securing funds at significantly lower market rates,…

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PNB Housing Finance Q3 FY26 Net Profit Rises 7.71%

NEW DELHI: PNB Housing Finance has reported a net consolidated profit growth of 7.71% for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The profit after tax reached ₹520.55 crore in Q3 FY26, up from ₹483.27 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year, as stated in a BSE filing. The net consolidated total income for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹2,120.66 crore, reflecting a 9.14% increase from ₹1,943.11 crore recorded during the same period last year. As of December 31, 2025, the company’s net worth was ₹18,502.28 crore. The debt-equity ratio was 3.63, total debts to total assets ratio stood…

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RBI Urges NBFCs, HFCs to Uphold Underwriting Standards

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: MUMBAI: On Monday, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasized the necessity for robust underwriting standards and meticulous asset quality monitoring during a meeting with senior officials from selected non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). This engagement is part of the Reserve Bank’s ongoing dialogue with regulated entities. The Governor convened with managing directors and chief executive officers (MDs and CEOs) of various NBFCs, including government-backed firms, housing finance companies (HFCs), and microfinance institutions. In his opening remarks, the Governor acknowledged the vital role NBFCs and HFCs play in promoting credit flow. He…

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NHB Flags PMAY 2.0 Disbursal Delay, Urges Finance Firms to Act

MUMBAI: The National Housing Bank (NHB) is advocating for increased adoption of PMAY 2.0, highlighting slower-than-anticipated disbursements in the interest subsidy scheme, as per sources involved in discussions with home financiers and regulators. In a recent meeting with chief executives of major housing finance companies (HFCs), the NHB leader expressed concerns that disbursements were “not meeting expectations” and encouraged lenders to intensify their focus on the program, according to officials who participated in the discussions. “The goal is to significantly enhance PMAY 2.0, yet the disbursement pace has been underwhelming,” remarked an official with insight into the matter. “The regulator…

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Bajaj Housing Finance Promoter Sells 2% Stake for ₹1,588 Cr

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Bajaj Finance Ltd, a key promoter of Bajaj Housing Finance, sold a 2% stake for ₹1,588 crore via an open market transaction. As per the bulk deal information from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bajaj Finance Ltd divested 16.66 crore shares, equivalent to a 1.99% stake in Bajaj Housing Finance. The shares were sold at an average price of ₹95.31 each, bringing the total transaction value to ₹1,587.86 crore. Following this transaction, Bajaj Finance’s stake in Bajaj Housing Finance has reduced from 88.70% to 86.71%. The identities of the buyers of Bajaj Housing…

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Repco Home Finance Q2 FY26 Net Profit Drops 5.12%

NEW DELHI: Repco Home Finance reported a 5.12% decrease in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The profit after tax for Q2 FY26 was ₹103.15 crore, down from ₹108.72 crore in the same quarter last year, according to a BSE filing. The company’s consolidated total income for Q2 FY26 was ₹441.90 crore, reflecting a 4.18% increase from ₹424.19 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. The overall loan portfolio amounted to ₹15,033 crore as of September 30, 2025, an increase of 7.7% from ₹13,964 crore a year earlier. The assets under management…

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Aadhar Housing Finance Q2 FY26 Net Profit Up 17.12%

NEW DELHI: Aadhar Housing Finance has announced a 17.12% rise in its net consolidated profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The profit after tax reached ₹266.47 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to ₹227.51 crore during the same quarter last year, as disclosed in a BSE filing. The company’s net consolidated total income for Q2 FY26 was ₹899.26 crore, marking a 17.66% increase from ₹764.28 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Rishi Anand, MD & CEO, stated, “We completed the first half of FY26 strongly, buoyed by robust operational performance and consistent demand in the affordable…

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PNB Housing Finance Selects Four Candidates for CEO Role

MUMBAI: PNB Housing Finance, the third-largest housing finance company in India, has shortlisted four candidates for the role of managing director and CEO. Ajai Shukla, chief business officer at Tata Capital Housing Finance, is reportedly the leading candidate, according to sources familiar with the situation. The other contenders include Jatul Anand, executive director at PNB Housing Finance; Sachinder Bhinder, MD & CEO of Aavas Financiers; and Rajan Suri, chief business officer at Aditya Birla Housing Finance. These names have been submitted to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the National Housing Bank (NHB) for consideration, as regulatory approval is…