MobiKwik Subsidiary Receives RBI Approval to Operate as NBFC, Plans Loan Disbursement
MobiKwik's subsidiary, MobiKwik Financial Services, has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a non-banking financial company (NBFC). This licence enables the fintech firm to enter direct lending, targeting consumers and micro, small, and medium enterprises with secured and unsecured loans. The company plans to disburse Rs 5,000 crore in loans over the next three to four years, initially adopting a co-lending model with banks and other NBFCs. Operations are expected to begin within three to six months.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 6 Nov, 10:26 am. Other outlets followed.