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Shivalik Small Bank Nears Deal with ManiBhavnam Home Finance

KOLKATA: Shivalik Small Finance Bank, supported by Japan’s largest lender, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), is nearing completion of its acquisition of Delhi-based ManiBhavnam Home Finance for ₹109 crore. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved this acquisition, with Shivalik currently seeking clearance from the Registrar of Companies. The deal will involve both share swaps and a cash component, according to sources familiar with the situation. “The acquisition aims to enhance Shivalik’s footprint in the affordable housing sector, further financial inclusion efforts, broaden secured lending, and extend geographical reach in North India,” a bank spokesperson stated. Over the past…

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Easy Home Finance Secures Long-Term Funds from Franklin Templeton

Home financing startup Easy Home Finance has successfully raised $35 million in a funding round spearheaded by Ranjan Pai’s family office, Claypond Capital, alongside Japanese financial giant Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s Asia Rising Fund. The startup has secured long-term financing through an NCD issuance with Franklin Templeton Alternative Investments Fund, India (Franklin Templeton AIF). This investment was facilitated through the Franklin India Credit AIF, a fund tailored for private credit opportunities. The funding will bolster the company’s expansion in promising housing regions and strengthen its capital foundation. “The support from Franklin Templeton significantly validates our strong credit framework, inclusive business…