Purple Finance Limited has made a regulatory disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 regarding the acquisition of Saksham Gram Credit Private Limited.
Acquisition Details
- The Board of Directors approved the acquisition of Saksham Gram Credit Private Limited as a wholly owned subsidiary
- Deal value: ₹99 Crore
- Acquisition approved at Board meeting held on August 06, 2026
- The acquisition represents a significant step in the company's growth journey and reflects commitment towards expanding financial inclusion
Preferential Allotment
- Board approved preferential allotment of approximately 1.4 crore equity shares
- Issue price: ₹72 per share
- Total aggregate amount: approximately ₹101 crore
- Subject to completion of necessary regulatory approvals
Strategic Impact and Expansion
- Post-acquisition branch network will expand from over 50 branches to nearly 200 branches
- Geographic expansion across 12 states
- Strengthened distribution network across Tier II, Tier III and Tier IV markets
- Establishes strategic foothold in Southern India
- Strengthens readiness for long-term aspiration of becoming a Small Finance Bank
Target Company Profile
Saksham Gram Credit Private Limited:
- Founded in December 2019
- Leading Business Correspondent providing services to banks and NBFCs
- Facilitates microfinance, unsecured business loans and secured business loans
- Primarily serves rural and semi-urban markets
- Operational network: 147 branches across 10 states covering 74 districts
- Supported by over 31,000 microfinance centers
- Workforce: approximately 900 employees
Company Background
Purple Finance Limited is registered with the Reserve Bank of India as a non-deposit taking NBFC. The company forayed into retail secured lending in 2022 when three seasoned professionals partnered with founder Amitabh Chaturvedi to transform Purple Finance into a digital-first, MSME-focused lender. The founding team brings over 125 years of combined leadership experience from leading financial services institutions.