Bhubaneswar | February 18, 2026: Annapurna Finance Private Limited (AFPL) has successfully raised USD 100 million through a syndicated multi-currency term loan facility, with an additional USD 50 million greenshoe option. Denominated in USD and JPY, the facility enhances Annapurna’s access to diverse currencies and international lenders. Structured as a social loan, the transaction highlights the company’s continued commitment to financial inclusion, women empowerment, and climate resilience.
Standard Chartered Bank acted as the Sole Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter, and Bookrunner, leveraging its deep expertise to lead the transaction.
Mr. Dibyajyoti Pattanaik, Director, Annapurna Finance Private Limited, said: “This transaction is more than fundraising, it’s a defining milestone for our institution. In a challenging global liquidity environment, its size and timing reflect strong confidence in Annapurna’s model and governance. Diversified, long-term global capital strengthens our balance sheet and reinforces our mission of sustainable financial inclusion, women empowerment, and climate resilience in India.”
Strategic Context
- Builds on last year’s USD 109.5 million syndicated loan facility, also led by Standard Chartered Bank.
- Reflects sustained market confidence in Annapurna’s business model, governance framework, and execution strength.
- Strengthens Annapurna’s ability to expand formal credit access, support micro-entrepreneurship, and enhance household resilience across its operational footprint.
About Annapurna Finance
Annapurna Finance Private Limited (AFPL) is one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and ranks as the fourth-largest NBFC–MFI in the country. Anchored in a customer-centric and responsible lending framework, Annapurna combines a wide on-ground distribution network with technology-enabled processes to deliver access, efficiency, and transparency.
The institution remains committed to advancing sustainable financial inclusion, empowering women, and supporting micro-entrepreneurship across India.
🌐 Website: www.annapurnafinance.in
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