Jio Financial Services Plans Strategic Lending Growth While Avoiding Unsecured Credit
Jio Financial Services to scale lending, holds off unsecured credit
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Jio Financial Services, based in Mumbai, aims to expand its lending portfolio to ₹25,000 crore ($3 billion USD) through secured loans, avoiding unsecured credit until its balance sheet is stronger. The company has a diverse loan book and plans to grow its customer base and service offerings.
- 01Jio Financial Services plans to grow its lending book to ₹25,000 crore ($3 billion USD) through secured loans.
- 02The company will hold off on unsecured lending until its balance sheet is strengthened.
- 03Currently, 45% of its loans are property-backed, with plans to expand operations to 20 cities.
- 04The company has a conservative leverage ratio of 3.5 times and a cost of funds at 7%.
- 05Jio Payments Bank has rapidly gained customers, reaching 3.7 million with deposits of ₹540 crore ($65 million USD).
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Jio Financial Services, headquartered in Mumbai, is set to expand its lending portfolio to ₹25,000 crore (approximately $3 billion USD) focusing on secured loans, particularly property-backed and corporate lending. Managing Director Hitesh Sethia stated that the company will refrain from pursuing unsecured credit until its balance sheet is sufficiently robust. Currently, the loan book comprises about 45% in property-backed loans, 40-45% in corporate loans, and 10-11% in financial asset-backed loans. Jio Financial Services operates across 18 cities and plans to extend its reach to 20 cities, serving 23 million customers. The company maintains a conservative leverage ratio of 3.5 times and a cost of funds at 7%. Additionally, Jio Payments Bank has seen significant growth, acquiring 3.7 million customers with deposits totaling ₹540 crore (around $65 million USD). The bank aims for profitability by focusing on unit economics and providing value to customers.
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The strategic focus on secured lending may provide more stable financial options for consumers and businesses, potentially leading to better loan terms and availability.
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