Mumbai November 02, 2023: Mahindra Finance, part of the Mahindra Group and one of India’s leading Non-Banking Finance Company, today announced a strategic co-lending partnership with State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank. The co-lending model is designed to harness the distribution strength of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and the cost-efficient capital of banks, ensuring wider outreach and better interest rates for customers.

The partnership was launched by Ramesh Iyer, VC and MD, Mahindra Finance and the Dy Managing Director, SBI in the presence of Raul Rebello, MD and CEO – Designate, Mahindra Finance and the CGM (SME) from SBI.

Launched on a pan India level, this partnership is expected to offer affordable solutions to Mahindra Finance customers. The interest rates offered under this co-lending arrangement would be determined based on the customer's credit profile, ensuring a personalised and competitive financing experience.

Raul Rebello, MD and CEO- Designate, Mahindra Finance, said, "We are delighted to enter into this strategic co-lending arrangement with State Bank of India, India’s pioneer bank with multi-faceted experience. This collaboration is a step forward in enhancing financial accessibility and inclusivity. As we move forward, our focus remains on fostering innovation, embracing strategic collaborations, and tailoring our services to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Through this partnership we will further our capability to be a responsible financial solution partner to Emerging India.”

With Mahindra Finance strong rural distribution network and expertise in the financial sector and SBI’s competitive capital cost customers will get competitive advantage. The objective is to extend joint financial support to customers thereby enabling credit to the unserved segments of the economy at an affordable cost, marking Mahindra Finance's first co-lending tie-up with a bank. The partnership with SBI emphasises the long-term commitment of both entities towards empowering the MSME sectors. Under this agreement, Mahindra Finance will facilitate leads and manage loan servicing while serving as a single point of contact for prospective customers.

About Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (Mahindra Finance), part of the Mahindra Group, is one of India’s leading non-banking finance companies. Focused on the rural and semi-urban sector, the company has over 9.3 million customers and has an AUM of over USD 11 Billion.

The Company is a leading vehicle and tractor financier, provides loans to SMEs and also offers fixed deposits.

The Company has 1,367 offices and reaches out to customers spread over 3,80,000 villages and 7,000 towns across the country.

Mahindra Finance has been ranked 59th among India’s Best Companies to Work 2023 by ‘Great Place to Work Institute.’

Mahindra Insurance Brokers Limited (MIBL) is a wholly owned subsidiary, the Company's Insurance Broking subsidiary is a licensed Composite Broker providing Direct and Reinsurance broking services.

Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited (MRHFL) a subsidiary of Mahindra Finance provides loans for purchase, renovation, construction of houses to individuals in the rural and semi-urban areas of the country. Mahindra Finance CSR Foundation is a wholly owned subsidiary company, under the provisions of section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 for undertaking the CSR activities of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Mahindra Manulife Investment Management Private Limited (formerly known as Mahindra Asset Management Company Private Limited) acts as the Investment Manager of Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund (formerly known as Mahindra Mutual Fund).

Mahindra Manulife Trustee Private Limited (MMTPL), (formerly known as Mahindra Trustee Company Private Limited) acts as a Trustee to Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund (formerly known as Mahindra Mutual Fund). Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL) is a subsidiary of the Company in Sri Lanka, in which the Company owns 58.2% stake. MIFL focuses on providing a diversified suite of financial services to the Sri Lankan market.

The Company has a Joint Venture in the US, Mahindra Finance USA LLC, in partnership with De Lage Landen, a subsidiary of Rabo Bank, for financing Mahindra vehicles in the US. Learn more about Mahindra Finance on www.mahindrafinance.com / Twitter and Facebook: @MahindraFin

About Mahindra

Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 260,000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality and real estate.

The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.

Learn more about Mahindra on www.mahindra.com / Twitter and Facebook: @MahindraRise/ For updates subscribe to https://www.mahindra.com/news-room

Media Contact:

Mohan Nair
Head – Communications
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
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