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- Five-Star Business Finance Limited is a non-banking financial company (NBFC-ND-SI) that provides secured small business loans and small mortgage loans to micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals, primarily in South India. The company offers business loans for furthering existing businesses or starting new ventures; mortgage loans for takeovers from other institutions or personal needs including education, medical emergencies, home renovation, marriage, and healthcare; with typical loan amounts ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakhs over tenures up to seven years, repaid on a monthly equated basis, and backed by collateral such as house property after cash flow underwriting. Incorporated in 1984 and headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it operates over 300 branches mainly across South India, serving underserved segments like small shop owners, vendors, and workshops in trading, manufacturing, and services sectors, with a loan portfolio exceeding Rs 12,000 crore, assets under management around Rs 14,000 crore as of fiscal 2025, and a strong credit rating of AA-. Recent developments include receiving INR 78.925 million in funding in October 2024 to bolster its capital base; a major secondary block deal in September 2024 involving the sale of up to 19.22% equity stake worth Rs 4,316.9 crore by investors such as Peak XV Partners; continued network expansion with 33 new branches and 769 additional business and collections officers added in Q2 FY2026; and implementation of enhanced sourcing, underwriting, and collections controls amid 44% year-over-year assets under management growth to support sustained disbursements and portfolio quality.