EQT Acquires Niwas Housing Finance
Swedish fund EQT has successfully acquired Niwas Housing Finance Limited, previously known as Indostar Home Finance, from IndoStar Capital Finance Limited, as stated by the company. EQT plans to invest ₹500 crore (approximately $58 million) to fuel Niwas’s geographic expansion and enhance its digital capabilities. Established in 2017, Niwas offers affordable mortgage solutions to retail customers in tier 2 to tier 4 cities across India and has assisted over 47,000 low-income homeowners and small enterprises. As of March 31, 2025, Niwas boasts assets under management exceeding ₹3,000 crore, which consists of granular, retail, and secured loans. K.R. Kamath, Chairperson of…