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MSME lender Aye Finance raises Rs 454.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

MSME lender Aye Finance raises Rs 454.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

08 Feb 2026, 16:29 PM

Out of the total allocation of 3.52 crore equity shares to the anchor investors, 76.74 lakh equity shares were allocated to two domestic mutual funds through a total of 4 schemes.

The LAP rush and MSME mirage: Is fintech lending building its next risk? [Part-3]

The LAP rush and MSME mirage: Is fintech lending building its next risk? [Part-3]

22 Jan 2026, 02:14 AM

After regulatory tightening, fintech lending adapted through MSMEs and LAP – creating growth that looks safer, but may not be.

Why fintech NBFC IPOs are missing from the public market boom [Part-2]

Why fintech NBFC IPOs are missing from the public market boom [Part-2]

19 Jan 2026, 03:43 AM

Private market valuations, unsecured loan books and tighter regulation are forcing India's fintech lending companies to rethink their IPO plans…

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From 'usurious pricing' ban to co-lending concerns: The unending test for fintech lending [Part-1]

14 Jan 2026, 00:29 AM

The RBI's ban on Navi in 2024 marked a turning point for fintech lending. Nearly a year on, the sector is still searching for a restart.

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