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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.

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