NBFC firm Clix Capital on Monday said it has signed an agreement with Global Climate Partnership Fund (GCPF) for USD 20 million (about Rs 160 crore) loan. GCPF is a Luxembourg-based innovative impact investing fund managed by responsAbility Investments AG. It finances renewable energy and energy efficiency projects across several developing and emerging nations directly and indirectly. The funding will be earmarked for sustainable projects that help to mitigate climate change, Clix Capital MD and CEO Rakesh Kaul said. He said the deployment of the fund would be done in the next six to eight months. The funding would be made to MSMEs, such as suppliers of solar power manufacturers or those engaged in waste management working towards the reduction of carbon emission, he added. "As climate change mitigation becomes a cross-policy agenda globally, our efforts are aligned to advance sustainable and green lending. As a responsible lender, we are committed to supporting India's green jo
NBFC player Clix Capital Services looks to double its profit to Rs 100 crore in the next 2023-24 fiscal by focusing on lending to MSMEs and other segments. The post-pandemic period saw massive pent-up demand amongst sectors severely impacted due to Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns, such as travel and tourism, education, healthcare and automobiles, the company said in a release. "Clix Capital diligently utilised the Covid-induced disruption as an opportunity to reassess its business strategy as well as digitalise its core-operating model at scale," it said. Clix Capital is poised to cross an AUM (Assets under Management) of Rs 5,000 crore by the end of this fiscal and aims to surpass Rs 9,000 crore by 2024-25, it said. By servicing consumers and MSMEs, Clix has disbursed more than Rs 18,000 crore to date. Most of the company's disbursements have gone to underserved MSMEs. "...the company has carved its niche in focused business segments in line with India's growth trajectory i
Digital lending NBFC Clix Capital Services on Monday said it plans to disburse over Rs 4,000 crore as loans in the next fiscal year beginning April 1
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Clix had earlier made a non-binding offer to buy up to 85 per cent stake in LVB
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Some large investors are uncomfortable with Clix group's proposal to take up to 90% stake in the bank
The offer suggests the private equity firm comprising Clix Capital Services Private Limited, Clix Finance India Private Limited and Clix Housing Finance Private Limited would be amalgamated with LVB
Clix, backed by AION Capital, had submitted its letter of intent to LVB on June 15
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Clix will put forth details on the merger and state some of its key conditions critical for the deal to come through
The company would raise funds through private placement of debentures in one or more tranches. It, however, did not elaborate on the purpose of raising funds.
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The lender's chief executive S Sundar and six other directors were voted out by shareholders earlier this week
Major portion of due diligence completed; application to RBI is likely in one - two weeks
Beleaguered bank is currently in merger talks with Clix Capital
It is estimated that about Rs 700 - 900 crore of likely liability may hit the bank
The two parties had earlier agreed to extend the due diligence exclusivity period till September 15 due to prevailing Covid-19 pandemic situation