A) Company Profile & History
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Founded: 1990 by Mr. M. G. Jawanjar in Maharashtra.
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Headquarters: Nagpur, Maharashtra.
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Branch Network: The company has 125 branches comprising 42 in Maharashtra, 22 in Madhya Pradesh, 21 in Chhattisgarh, 17 in Telangana, 8 in Gujarat and 5 in Karnataka as on 31st March 2024.
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Employees: More than 2,000.
Headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the Company serves around 2,55,000 customers through a strong network of 125 branches across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha.
Geographical expansion, a large customer base, and adoption of digital technology remain the core pillars of growth. As markets evolve and customer expectations rise, the focus will be on differentiated acquisition strategies and deeper engagement throughout the customer lifecycle, with technology as a key enabler.
The Company offers a diversified product portfolio, including two-wheeler loans, personal loans, and secured MSME loans. This positions it well for a sustained growth trajectory in FY2025, supported by a strong financial position, low NPAs, healthy growth momentum, a well-provisioned balance sheet, robust capital adequacy, and a strong start to the year.
B) Product Portfolio – Loan Products
Berar Finance offers a range of secured and unsecured lending products, including:
These cater to self-employed professionals, small business owners, and salaried individuals.
C) Client Base & Reach
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Clients Served: Over 2,55,000 customers to date.
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Target Market: Primarily semi-urban and rural areas of Central and Western India.
D) Milestones & Strategic Growth
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Began as a personal loan provider in Maharashtra.
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Expanded into a deposit-taking NBFC with a strong two-wheeler financing portfolio.
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Shifted from a franchise-led approach to a direct branch-based network.
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In FY 2023-24, disbursed over ₹957 crore through 115+ branches.
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Raised equity capital from institutional investors to support growth.
As of FY2025, the Company maintains an Asset Under Management (AUM) of ₹1,117.62 crore and a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 24.95%, comfortably above RBI norms. Management remains optimistic about future growth in both business scale and profitability.
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