Mumbai: Equirus Group, a leading full-service financial services firm, has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to launch its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) under the name Equirus Finance.
This marks a strategic milestone in the group’s evolution as it enhances its advisory-led wealth management and investment banking ecosystem with bespoke lending capabilities.
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Equirus Finance, a non-deposit-taking NBFC, aims to build a diversified loan book of over ₹3,000 crore in the near future. It will offer tailored credit solutions such as Loan Against Securities, ESOP Financing, Market-Linked Debentures (MLDs), Structured Finance, and other customized secured products.
These offerings are designed to cater to the needs of the group’s existing wealth and investment banking clientele, including high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, and corporate promoters.
With over $2.2 billion in assets under management (AUM) through its wealth arm, Equirus is now poised to deepen client relationships by integrating capital access into its advisory-led model.
The new NBFC will work closely with the group’s Wealth Management team to deliver intelligent liquidity solutions that enhance long-term strategic investments.
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“With Equirus Finance, we are extending our platform from insightful advice to actionable capital,” said Amit Arora, COO & Managing Director, Equirus Wealth. “This aligns with our ‘One Equirus’ vision – providing clients with end-to-end financial solutions under one roof.”
He also acknowledged the RBI’s thorough review process, calling it “rigorous, professional, and deeply constructive,” and noted that the license validates the group’s 18-year track record of excellence in financial services.
Equirus Finance: Creating a Unified Financial Ecosystem
By removing the silos between advisory and lending, Equirus Finance will offer a holistic financial experience, serving clients throughout their financial lifecycle – from wealth creation to liquidity management.
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The company aims to build a client-centric, compliance-led NBFC that adheres to RBI guidelines, ensures risk management, and follows ethical lending practices.
This expansion is a core pillar of the group’s Equirus 2.0 strategy, which focuses on becoming India’s most trusted financial partner for entrepreneurs, corporations, and HNI families.
