Capital India Finance Limited has submitted with the Exchange a press release dated May 21, 2025, titled "Press Release by Capital India Finance Limited".
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Capital India Finance Limited (CIFL) announced that the Reserve Bank of India has granted prior approval for the sale of its 100% stake in material subsidiary Capital India Home Loans Limited (CIHL) to Weaver Services Private Limited. The board had approved this sale in October 2024, and the RBI communicated its approval on May 20, 2025, subject to certain conditions. CIHL reported a total income of ₹74.55 crore, a profit after tax of ₹2.78 crore, and an AUM of ₹490.03 crore (9% year-on-year growth) in FY 2024-25. The company expects the transaction to be completed in the first half of FY 2025-26, with proceeds likely to be redeployed into its core MSME lending and foreign exchange (RemitX) businesses.
This divestment removes the housing finance segment from CIFL's portfolio, allowing management to focus capital on higher-growth areas like MSME lending and cross-border remittances. Shareholders may view this as a positive strategic move, though the relatively small profit contribution of CIHL (₹2.78 crore PAT) means the immediate earnings impact will be limited. Watch for deal completion timelines and any use-of-proceeds disclosure.