The partnership to focus on extending loans to MSMEs across
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, January 16, 2024: Karnataka Bank (KBL), a leading Private Sector Bank and Clix Capital, one of India's fastest growing new-age NBFCs, have entered into a strategic digital co-lending partnership through Yubi Co.lend Platform. This partnership is focused on providing loans to the Indian MSME sector which is one of the biggest contributors to India's GDP and employment growth. The agreement is in line with the Reserve Bank of India's guidelines on co-lending by banks and NBFCs to priority sectors
The partnership combines Karnataka Bank’s low cost of funds, end-to-end digital capabilities and expertise to offer credit facilities to this segment along with Clix Capital's strong & easy lending tech platform and robust due diligence. The partnership aims to provide seamless financing solutions, conveniently and economically in a digital manner, thereby enabling both the partners to draw upon each other’s strengths to serve the unserved. The agreement was signed in Bengaluru today.
Speaking on the collaboration, Mr. Srikrishnan H, Managing Director & CEO, Karnataka Bank said, “Our Co-lending partnership with Clix Capital will focus on digital credit to MSMEs with superior product and service offerings through our wide network of branches. By this arrangement, the much-needed liquidity at affordable rates for the MSME sector will be a reality. Clix Capital and Karnataka Bank will jointly address the MSME's requirements adding impetus to the micro-credit facilities segment keeping in mind the sustainable economic growth for the country".
Commenting on the co-lending agreement with Karnataka Bank, Mr. Rakesh Kaul, CEO, Clix Capital said, "We at Clix Capital feel elated as we sign this co-lending agreement with Karnataka Bank. With this partnership, we will bring to the table our tech prowess, and agility to understand and underwrite segments that largely remain underserved. Our joined forces will together harness the robust networks to reach a broader audience. Our efforts along with Karnataka Bank will empower the MSME to fulfil their aspirations of seeking seamless and affordable business loans to grow."
Mr. Sekhar Rao, Executive Director, Karnataka Bank, stated, “the tie-up shall leverage technology and digital solutions to seamlessly extend wide range of financial products to MSME sector”.
About Karnataka Bank Limited
Karnataka Bank, established in 1924 is celebrating its Centenary year and stands as a reputable and strong institution in India's banking sector. Headquartered in Mangaluru, Karnataka, its century-long legacy is a testament to the commitment to financial inclusion and customer satisfaction. The Bank continues to be a prominent player, offering a full range of products, for Retail, MSME, SME, Agri and Corporate segments with a wide variety of products including Trade finance, Foreign Exchange, Remittances and NRI services. The Bank's strategy is to embrace technological advancements to stay relevant in the ever-evolving digital financial landscape. With a century of service, Karnataka Bank remains a trusted and reliable Financial Institution.
About Clix Capital Services Pvt Ltd
Clix Capital is one of the fastest-growing NBFCs and focuses on leveraging technology and deep analytics to offer innovative lending solutions to India's thriving SME sector in the form of secured and unsecured business loans, healthcare equipment finance, mortgage finance, and K–12 school financing. The company is led by its CEO, Rakesh Kaul, who has an illustrious track record in the financial services industry. Co-founded by Industry veterans Pramod Bhasin and Anil Chawla in 2016 through the acquisition of the lending and leasing business of GE Capital, the company is backed by AION Capital Partners Limited, a private equity fund that is an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, LLC. Apollo Global Management is one of the largest alternative investment managers globally with assets under management (AUM) of $513 billion.
