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Manba Finance Ltd, a non-deposit taking non-banking financial company (ND-NBFC), has received board approval to raise up to Rs 2 billion through the issuance of debt securities. The move, confirmed in late September 2025, signals the company’s intent to strengthen its funding base and support its expanding loan book across vehicle financing, personal loans, and dealer inventory funding.
The debt instruments will be issued via private placement and may include secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs), perpetual debt instruments, unsecured subordinated debentures, or other structured debt formats. The issuance will be executed in one or more tranches, depending on market conditions and investor appetite.
Key Highlights From The Board Approval
- Manba Finance to raise up to Rs 2 billion through debt securities
- Instruments may include secured and unsecured NCDs, perpetual bonds, or subordinated debt
- Issuance to be conducted via private placement in multiple tranches
- Funds to be used for business expansion, refinancing, and working capital
- Recent Rs 500 million NCD tranche already listed on BSE Debt Segment
Strategic Objectives Behind The Fundraising
The approved debt issuance is part of Manba Finance’s broader strategy to scale its lending operations across five states—Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The company specializes in two-wheeler financing, used vehicle loans, and personal credit products, and has recently expanded into dealer inventory funding.
The capital raised will be deployed to:
- Expand disbursement capacity in Tier II and Tier III cities
- Refinance existing high-cost borrowings to improve margin profile
- Support digital onboarding and loan servicing platforms
- Maintain adequate liquidity buffers amid rising credit demand
Instrument Structure And Investor Targeting
Manba Finance has opted for private placement as the preferred route, allowing it to tailor the debt structure to institutional investor requirements. The instruments may carry fixed or floating interest rates, with tenors ranging from 18 months to 5 years. Recent issuances have offered monthly interest payouts and carried credit ratings in the BBB+ range.
The company is targeting:
- Domestic mutual funds and insurance firms
- Family offices and high-net-worth individuals
- Structured credit desks and NBFC treasuries
- Select foreign portfolio investors with India exposure
Financial Snapshot And Recent Performance
In Q4 FY25, Manba Finance reported a 29.6 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 65.52 crore, though net profit declined 18 percent to Rs 8.02 crore due to higher provisioning and operating costs. The company’s asset quality remains stable, with gross non-performing assets below 3 percent and a capital adequacy ratio above regulatory thresholds.
The Rs 2 billion debt approval follows a Rs 500 million secured NCD issuance in March 2025, which was successfully listed on the BSE Debt Segment with an 11.35 percent annual coupon. This track record is expected to support investor confidence in upcoming tranches.
Market Context And Regulatory Landscape
The debt issuance comes amid a favorable environment for NBFC fundraising, with RBI maintaining a stable policy rate and liquidity conditions remaining supportive. However, regulatory scrutiny around digital lending and outsourcing practices has intensified, prompting NBFCs to shore up compliance and risk management frameworks.
Manba Finance has confirmed that all debt instruments will comply with RBI’s revised guidelines on private placements, disclosure norms, and investor protection.
Looking Ahead
With board approval secured and market conditions conducive, Manba Finance is poised to execute its Rs 2 billion debt program over the next two quarters. The capital infusion will enable the company to consolidate its position in the vehicle financing segment and explore new product lines in unsecured credit and embedded finance.
Investors and analysts will be watching closely for tranche details, coupon structures, and deployment updates as the company moves forward with its fundraising roadmap.
Sources: ScanX Trade, Business Standard, BSE India Debt Segment Circulars.
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