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About the company - Business Profile

Five-Star Business Finance Ltd. is a systemically important non-deposit-taking Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC-ND) that specializes in providing secured loans to small business owners and self-employed individuals. The company primarily targets customers who are typically underserved by the formal lending ecosystem, such as those with informal income streams. Its business model is built on a proprietary underwriting and collections framework developed over two decades, focusing on evaluating a borrower's intent and ability to repay through a high-touch, localized approach.

Key Points

• Key Facts:
  • Founded Year: 1984.
  • Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
  • Stock Listing: Listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
  • Regulatory Status: Registered with the RBI as a systemically important NBFC.
• Operations and Resources:
  • Branch Network: As of December 2025, the company operates 835 branches across 10 states and 1 Union Territory.
  • Regional Presence: Major operations are concentrated in South India (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Karnataka), with expansion into Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Gujarat.
  • Assets Under Management (AUM): Total AUM reached ₹130 billion by December 2025, up from ₹119 billion in March 2025.
• Ownership and Privatization:
  • Initially started as a private entity in 1984, the company received its first private equity infusion from Matrix Partners in 2014. It has since seen investments from marquee PE firms before listing on the bourses post-COVID.
• Market and Significance:
  • Target Segment: Small business owners (e.g., Kirana stores, small service providers) with a monthly household gross income of ₹25,000 to ₹40,000.
  • Strategic Importance: It bridges the credit gap for the "unreached" segment, providing property-backed secured loans with an average ticket size of ₹3 lakhs to ₹5 lakhs.
• Sustainability and Innovation:
  • The company utilizes a niche underwriting model that relies on field-level assessments rather than traditional documentation.
  • Digital initiatives focus on collections and loan processing to maintain high asset quality (Net Stage 3 assets at 0.88% as of March 2024).
• Business Model and Strengths:
  • Model: A secured lending model where all loans are backed by self-occupied residential property collateral.
  • Core Competency: High-yield lending (Yield on average portfolio at 23.27% for 9MFY2026) combined with low credit costs and efficient collections.
• Revenue and Financial Performance (FY2025):
  • Total Revenue: ₹2,866 crore.
  • Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹836 crore.
  • Net Interest Margin (NIM): 16.84% for HY1FY2025.
  • Cost to Income Ratio: 35.05% (as of March 2024).
• Key Products and Technology:
  • Secured Business Loans: Primary product for business expansion and capital requirements.
  • Housing Loans: Provided for renovation and extension purposes.
  • Underwriting Technology: Proprietary "Twin Strengths" model evaluating intention and ability to repay.
• Employee and Management:
  • Employee Count: 11,934 employees as of March 2025.
  • Leadership: Led by Lakshmipathy Deenadayalan (Chairman & Managing Director), K Rangarajan (CEO), and G Srikanth (CFO).
• Current Strategic Initiatives:
  • Geographic Expansion: Scaling presence in North and Central India while deepening penetration in existing Southern markets.
  • Credit Rating: Maintained a credit rating of AA- from major agencies, reflecting a stable financial position.

References

1. Annual Report Apr 2025
2. Investor Presentation Jan 2026
3. Investor Presentation Oct 2025
4. Annual Report Apr 2024