Equitas Small Finance Bank had received the Sebi's approval for the IPO on March 3. The DRHP for IPO was filed by the company in December last year. At the time, the bank said that the issue comprises a fresh issue of Rs 550 crore and an OFS of 80 million shares by parent firm Equitas Holdings.
Incorporated in 1993, Madras based Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd (ESFBL) in Fiscal 2019 was the largest small finance bank in India considering banking outlets and the 2nd largest small finance bank considering assets under management and total deposits. Unlike other microfinance companies, it has a diversified loan portfolio and less dependence on the microfinance business. With the main focus on financially unserved and underserved customers, the bank offers a wide range of banking products and services.
The company provides microfinance loans promoting financial inclusion, housing finance, vehicle finance, and MSE finance. Equitas Small Fin Bank offers financial products according to customers' income profile, type of security available, and nature of business.
Apart from this, the bank also provides current accounts, salary accounts, savings accounts, other deposit accounts, ATM-cum-debit cards, mutual fund products, third party insurance, and issuance of FASTags.
ESFBL follows credit assessment procedures through a risk management framework which is analyzed by its Risk Management Committee. As on 30th Sep 2019, it has the largest distribution channel among Small Finance Banks (SFBs) including 853 Banking Outlets and 322 ATMs in India across 15 states and union territories.
Imp point is that the bank has reduced its IPO size and we will keep you updated with the latest news for the bank and do not forget to check the equity intraday tips and make money on daily basis.