Expectation of continued support from the founders
Promoted by Mr Ratan Tata and Mr Nandan Nilekani, Avanti has a strong parentage with a vision to ensure financial inclusion for 100 million households over the next 5-7 years. Mr. Ratan Tata and Mr. Nandan Nilekani (through NRJN Trust), hold 4.86% and 39.61% equity shares respectively as on 31‐Mar‐ 24 on a fully diluted basis..
Digitization of operations to increase scalability
The AUM of the company stood at Rs. 1,387 crore as on March 31, 2024, as against Rs. 104 crore as on March 31, 2021, registering a CAGR of 137% over the course of last 3 years. Of the total loan book, co-lending book constitutes around 19.6% as on December 31, 2023.
Support from marquee investors
Company has raised equity from various marquee investors such as Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Founded by Mr. Bill Gates and managing an AUM of US$ 75 billion as on Dec '23), Rabo Partnerships, Oiko Credit etc.
Improvement in Asset quality
GNPA reduced to 2.3% as on 31st March 2024 compared to 11.9% as on 31st March 2021.