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Veritas Finance has received Sebi approval to raise ₹900 crore via an IPO, signaling a major step toward strengthening its capital base and expanding small business lending in India. The revised offering prioritizes fresh equity over offer-for-sale shares.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has cleared Veritas Finance Ltd's initial public offering (IPO), which includes a ₹900 crore fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 1.28 crore equity shares. The NBFC also plans a pre-IPO placement of up to ₹180 crore in specified securities, reducing the size of its public offering after revising its capital-raising strategy.
Veritas Finance's IPO marks a pivotal moment for the non-deposit-taking NBFC as it aims to bolster its lending operations and expand into India's growing MSME sector. The company reported assets under management (AUM) of ₹9,134 crore as of March 2026, with loan disbursements reaching ₹4,579.5 crore in FY26. Its strong performance—showing a 26.33% CAGR in AUM between FY24 and FY26—and focus on high-growth regions like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka position it to benefit from India's expanding small business lending market.
The revised IPO structure, which increased the fresh capital component compared to its earlier proposal of ₹2,800 crore (including ₹600 crore from a fresh issue), reflects Veritas Finance's strategic shift toward long-term growth. The company operates 444 branches across 10 states and one Union Territory as of March 2026.
Veritas Finance plans to complete the pre-IPO placement, which will reduce the fresh issue size by the amount raised. The IPO is expected to proceed following Sebi's final approval on 19 October 2026.
The IPO provides a significant capital boost for Veritas Finance’s lending operations but hinges on investor demand and market conditions.
Topics: Financial Markets, NBFCs, MSME Lending, Capital Raising Strategy, Regulatory Approval
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Source: LiveMint
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