Consumer durable loans present PFL with a strategic opportunity to drive faster customer franchise growth through instant, point-of-sale loans and digital onboarding, enabling real-time customer acquisition and building scale efficiently with a tech-first approach. Additionally, this offering creates a strong cross-sell flywheel, as consumer durable loan customers become potential leads for personal loans, insurance, and other financial products—creating a natural cross-sell funnel, high engagement and strong visibility across cities and catchments.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Arvind Kapil, Managing Director & CEO of Poonawalla Fincorp, said, “This is not just a product launch – it’s a strategic lever to scale our retail business faster, deeper, and more profitably. It unlocks access to millions of new customers and enables us to serve them across their financial lifecycle.”

The new product enables faster loan sanctions within 5 minutes, ensuring a seamless experience for both salaried and self-employed individuals at dealer locations. It provides access to flexible EMI structures, competitive interest rates, and a wide retail partner network. This offering not only simplifies access to financing but also aligns with the growing demand for consumer durable loans—a high-growth, high- frequency segment with significant potential for formal credit penetration.

India’s consumer durables market is booming, with financing penetration increasing significantly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. According to PFL, the current finance penetration in consumer durables stands at 30 percent and is growing rapidly in these regions. As millions of first-time borrowers seek financing for smartphones, electronics, and appliances through EMIs, Poonawalla Fincorp sees this as a gateway to rapid customer onboarding and long-term relationships. The company is entering the market at the right time with the right digital stack and ecosystem partnerships. It aims to become a trusted household brand by addressing consumer needs while adapting to local market dynamics.

PFL’s initial priority is to institutionalize its acquisition processes end-to-end within the first 90 days and gradually scale the business across geographies, in line with its risk-first approach. In phase one, PFL plans to expand into 70 locations across key metros, as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, collaborating with 5,000 dealers, including regional retailers and small businesses with strong local reach. Additionally, the company is partnering with leading OEMs that hold significant market share across various regions.

In addition to launching its consumer durable loan business, PFL is enhancing payment systems by enabling real-time disbursements for dealers, replacing the traditional batch processing system with a faster settlement process.

With this business launch, PFL has now launched 6 new businesses in line with its commitment. With the addition of Consumer Durable Loan business, the company has further strengthened its secured lending portfolio. It continues to focus on simplifying lending, creating customer delight, and enhancing experiences, which remain its top priorities.

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Bengaluru, April 08, 2025: Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (PFL), a Cyrus Poonawalla Group promoted NBFC, focused on Consumer & MSME Lending, has today announced the launch of its Shopkeeper Loan Business. The solution addresses key financial challenges faced by small retailers and kirana stores, including cash flow, inventory, and customer management, while enhancing their operational efficiencies.

Building on its vision to become the preferred financier for the self-employed segment, PFL aims to enhance the competitiveness of small retail businesses through its customized financial solutions.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Arvind Kapil, Managing Director & CEO of Poonawalla Fincorp, said: “India’s small retailers are the backbone of our consumer economy, yet their growth is often constrained by limited access to timely credit. With our Shopkeeper Loan, we are taking a decisive step to bridge this gap — offering tailored financial solutions that address their working capital needs and support long-term business resilience. By combining our risk-first and customer-centric approach, we aim to empower these businesses to thrive in an increasingly competitive retail environment.”

Small retailers and kirana stores form an integral part of India’s traditional domestic trade, contributing significantly to local economies across semi-urban and smaller towns. However, they have historically relied on family funding. PFL believes there is a great and attractive opportunity to bring them into formal credit.

The company aims to provide tailored financial solutions to small retailers and kirana stores across India. In the first phase, PFL is operationalizing 44 locations and institutionalizing its systems for a customer-centric approach. With the launch of the Shopkeeper Loan Business, PFL has now launched 4 new businesses.

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