DCM Chola Masala

completed

IFC proposes to invest up to INR4.8bn (approx. US$75mn equiv.) in Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited’s (“CIFCL” or the “Company”) first rupee denominated offshore bond (“Masala Bond”). IFC would play a catalytic anchor role in the proposed US$125 to US$200mn bond placement by the Company. CIFCL is a leading non-banking finance company headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and  is primarily focused in the rural and semi-urban space in India with approximately 90% of its INR375bn (US$6bn equiv.) portfolio being present across Tier III and Tier IV towns, emphasizing its strong reach and presence in the underserved and frontier markets of India. CIFCL has branch presence largely in to all low-income states (“LIS”) of India.  The core business segments include vehicle finance, home equity loans, corporate finance, stock broking and distribution of financial products.    The shares are listed in the Bombay (BSE) and National (NSE) Stock Exchanges.The proceeds of this investment will be used to extend loans to small road transport operators, most of whom are first time borrowers or driver-turned-owners and to small and medium enterprises in LIS.