Finance Ministry Approves IFCI Group Consolidation Plan

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Finance Ministry has granted ‘in-principle’ approval for the consolidation of the IFCI Group, marking a significant step toward restructuring and streamlining its operations. The plan involves the merger or amalgamation of IFCI Limited, StockHolding Corporation of India Limited, and other group companies to form a unified financial entity. In tandem, the board of IFCI Limited has also provided its nod to initiate the consolidation process. IFCI Limited confirmed the development in a regulatory filing on Friday, noting that the plan will be executed in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Consolidation Plan Highlights: Merger Entities: Key companies, including StockHolding Corporation of India Limited, IFCI Factors Limited, IFCI Infrastructure Development Ltd, and IIDL Realtors Limited, will be merged with IFCI Limited, the publicly listed parent entity. Subsidiary Restructuring: Subsidiaries such as StockHolding Services Limited, IFCI Financial Services Limited, IFIN Commodities Limited, and IFIN Credit Limited will be consolidated into a single subsidiary of the parent entity. Direct Subsidiaries: Other group entities, including StockHolding Document Management Services, IFIN Securities Finance, and IFCI Venture Capital Funds, will become direct subsidiaries of the consolidated listed entity. The Centre has been actively supporting IFCI Limited, infusing ₹500 crore in April 2024 through equity allotment at ₹40.33 per share. This backing has coincided with IFCI’s improving financial performance, with the company reporting a net profit of ₹185 crore for Q2 FY2024, up 7% from ₹173 crore in the same quarter last year. The consolidation is expected to enhance operational efficiencies and reinforce the group’s market positioning, driving future growth in India’s financial sector. Source: thehindubusinessline Photo Credit: thehindubusinessline