Magma Fincorp, a leading NBFC with business interests in Asset Finance, Housing Finance, SME Lending and General Insurance raised Capital amounting to approximately Rs 5 billion at a price of Rs. 155 per equity share through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).The allotment of equity shares in the QIP has been completed.
With this capital raise, Magma's net worth has increased approximately by 25%.
Many renowned and marque institutional investors across India and Asia have shown interest and faith in Magma's unique business model which primarily caters to first-time buyers of vehicles, self-employed and non-professional individuals, small and medium entrepreneurs and customers with informal income and limited banking and credit history.
Sanjay Chamria, Vice Chairman & MD, Magma Fincorp said, ''We heartily welcome our new Investors and thank them for their faith in our company and management. We are positive that this collaboration, in addition to the loyal and continued support of the board and existing investors, will help Magma achieve strong growth and reach new heights in our business.''
Shares of the company declined Rs 0.9, or 0.53%, to trade at Rs 168.20. The total volume of shares traded was 5,350 at the BSE (10.01 a.m., Thursday).