Poonawalla Fincorp gets RBI approval for factoring business

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AI summary

Poonawalla Fincorp has received RBI approval to start a factoring business. The approval was granted on January 30, 2026 and received by the company on February 3, 2026. Factoring involves buying trade receivables at a discount to fund businesses. The company must follow RBI's Registration of Factors Regulations 2022. This adds a new business line to its existing lending operations.

Likely market impact

New revenue stream through factoring business. Supports growth and diversification beyond current lending products.