Rahul Katare

Svatantra Microfin Pvt. Ltd

Svatantra Microfin Private Limited (Svatantra), an NBFC-MFI, has impacted more than 10 million lives since inception in 2012. It currently serves over 229 districts, spread across 19 states in the country through its 720+ branches and has a loan book of close to INR 5500 cr. and currently, employs over 6000 rural youth. A GPTW recognized 30 Best Workplaces in BFSI, Svatantra has differentiated itself by mobility-based operations, cashless disbursements, lowest lending rates and impactful financial services such as cashless mediclaim, thereby ensuring fulfilment of its founder and chairperson, Ms. Ananya Birla's vision of deepening accessibility of financial services through technology, innovation, and mobility. We are honoured to be the first microfinance institution to receive the Non-Banking Financial Company – Microfinance Institution (NBFC-MFI) license from the Reserve Bank of India. Also, rated A+ (CRISIL) and graded AA- (CareEdge). We pioneered 100% cashless disbursements since the beginning. Our indigenous App "SAATHI" has been recognised by The Economic Times BFSI Innovation Tribe Summit & Awards 2020 for being one of the most innovative initiatives in the microfinance segment.