The Cyrus Poonawalla Group's NBFC unit, Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd., stated that it has expanded its product line by introducing secured loans for commercial vehicles (CVs), which would cover both new and used car acquisitions.

The company plans to first open 68 facilities in 12 states, with a particular emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions.

Additionally, it seeks to use a hub-and-spoke strategy to further expand to 400 outlets in 20 states.

Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd (PFL) believes that the segment players will be able to improve their transportation capacities with the support of the customized financing solution for small, light, and heavy commercial vehicle operators, aimed at strengthening the logistics and supply chain sectors.

As part of this launch, it has introduced a technological solution that is in line with its risk-first approach, and that consumers would also benefit from flexible, structured payment and repayment choices.

This solution is expected to focus on simplifying the documentation process for customers, allowing for a smooth onboarding process and quicker turnaround time.

 

The loans are said to be made available through dealers, channel partners, and direct-to-consumer sales.  The company has pooled in industry experts to improve customer experiences and offer customized financial solutions.

Industry analysts observe that the need for commercial cars has surged nationwide due to India's developing infrastructure, growing e-commerce sector, and industrial growth.  It is anticipated that a sizable amount of PFL's loan portfolio will be in the used commercial vehicle industry.

With its main office in Pune, Poonawalla Fincorp has been in business for about thirty years and is listed on the BSE and NSE.  The company employs more than 2,560 individuals in 18 states and 2 Union Territories, and as of December 31, 2024, its Assets Under Management (AUM) was Rs.30,984 crore.

Pre-owned auto financing, consumer and personal loans, business loans, professional loans, loans secured by real estate, and machinery loans are among the company's current financial offerings. The company's declared emphasis on secured lending segments is in line with its new commercial vehicle financing effort.

The acquisition of trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles—which are essential for logistics and transportation—is supported by the Indian CV financing market.

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Major businesses like Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, Tata Motors Finance, Shriram Transport Finance, L & T Finance, Indostar Capital Finance, Sundaram Finance, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance, and MAS Financial Services are among the NBFCs that hold the top spot with a market share of more than 60 percent. To a lesser degree, banks including Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India also provide CV financing.