Kerala Financial Corporation

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{{Short description|State-owned corporation in Kerala, India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Kerala Financial Corporation
| logo = Logo of Kerala Financial Corporation.png
| type = [[Public sector]]
| foundation = 1953
| location = [[Vellayambalam]]
| hq_location_city = [[Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala]]
| hq_location_country = India
| num_locations = 21 Branch Offices
| area_served = Kerala
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list|[[K. N. Balagopal]] ([[Minister for Finance]])|[[Dr. A. Jayathilak IAS]] ([[Chairman]])|[[Shri. Umesh N S K IAS]] ([[Managing Director]])}}
| industry = [[Financial services]]
| services = {{Unbulleted list|[[Financial services|Financing]]|[[Loan Services]]|[[Business Loans]]|[[MSME Loans]]}}
| owner = Government of Kerala
| homepage = https://kfc.org/
}}
[[File:Kerala Financial Corporation Head Quarters.jpg|thumb|Kerala Financial Corporation]]
The '''Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC)''', a [[Public sector undertakings in Kerala|public sector undertaking]], is a state-owned financial corporation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=P |first=Sathasivam |title=Kerala Financial Corporation vs Vincent Paul & Anr |url=https://indiankanoon.org/doc/772961/ |website=Indian Kanoon}}</ref> The Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) was established by the [[Government of Kerala|State Government]] as per the [http://www.commonlii.org/in/legis/cen/num_act/sfca1951292/ State Financial Corporations Act of 1951], passed by the [[Parliament of India]], to accelerate the industrial growth of the state of [[Kerala]]. The corporation was formally founded as the Travancore Cochin Financial Corporation on 1 December 1953 and was later renamed Kerala Financial Corporation in 1956 following the state's reorganization. KFC now has 21 branch offices with its headquarters in [[Thiruvananthapuram]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Invest Kerala {{!}} KFC |url=https://invest.kerala.gov.in/doing-business-in-kerala/financial-assistance/kfc/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=invest.kerala.gov.in |language=en}}</ref>

The Corporation has now emerged as a Financial Supermarket giving the customers a wide range of products and services. The Corporation can give financial assistance for setting up of new units and for the expansion/modernisation/diversification of existing units in both manufacturing and service sectors. The Corporation is one of the best State Financial Corporations in the country with a competent tech savvy team of professional at the core of services.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Jisha |first=K. K. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tPxvEAAAQBAJ&dq=%22Kerala%20Financial%20Corporation%22%20-Bharatpedia&pg=PA67 |title=The Development Experience of Kerala |date=2015 |publisher=Archers & Elevators Publishing House |isbn=978-93-83241-36-1 |pages=67–69 |language=en}}</ref>

KFC has emerged as the best performing public sector undertaking in Kerala. It would also rank No.1 amongst all State Financial Corporations in the country in terms of profitability and low level of NPA. KFC has also set up a KFC Consultancy Division with a view to render excellent consultancy services to its clients as a Total Solution Provider. The Corporation is the first PSU in Kerala and first SFC in India to initiate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity.<ref name=":1" />

Clause 251(e) of the State Financial Corporations Act, 1951 allows KFC to act as an agent of the State government in matters related to granting of loans and advances. Through government orders in April 2022 and November 2023, KFC was given permission to act as an agent of the government to provide short-term loans of ₹500 crore each to [[Kerala Social Security Pension Ltd|Kerala Social Security Pension Ltd (KSSPL)]] at an interest rate of 7.75%. This was on the condition that the KFC would mobilise its own funds with any financial commitment or guarantee from the government.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thiruvananthapuram Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-09-30 |title=Kerala Financial Corporation to provide loan of ₹1,000 crore to Kerala Social Security Pension Ltd |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-financial-corporation-to-provide-loan-of-1000-crore-to-kerala-social-security-pension-ltd/article68701577.ece |access-date=2024-12-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

The Corporation has sanctioned loans to around 65,000 enterprises to date. The Kerala Financial Corporation is also recognized as one of the best-performing state financial institutions in India.<ref name=":0" />

KFC Startup Kerala, a flagship initiative of the KFC, provides comprehensive support to promising [[startups]] at all stages.<ref name="Service">{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2024-03-22 |title=Kerala Financial Corporation raises Rs 307 crore through NCDs |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2024/Mar/22/kerala-financial-corporation-raises-rs-307-crore-through-ncds |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> KFC's Kerala MSME Bill Discounting Platform is aimed to ensure liquidity to MSMEs by discounting their outstanding bills from the government. The corporation launched the platform in association with Receivables Exchange of India Limited (RXIL), an RBI-approved company. RXIL is a joint venture of the [[Small Industries Development Bank of India|Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)]] and [[National Stock Exchange of India|National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)]].<ref name="Service"/>

The institution reported a substantial increase in net profit in financial year 2023-24, reaching ₹74.04 crore, marking a 47.54% rise from the previous year’s figure of ₹50.19 crore. The loan portfolio exceeded ₹7,000 crore for the first time, reaching ₹7,368 crore, while its net worth touched ₹1,064 crore.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-25 |title=KFC remits ₹36 crore to the treasury as State government's dividend |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kfc-remits-36-crore-to-the-treasury-as-state-governments-dividend/article68331990.ece |access-date=2024-12-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

To expedite the process, KFC offers fast-track processing and a generous moratorium period of up to 3 years. Flexible repayment options extend up to 20 years, ensuring manageable financial commitments. The application process is conveniently streamlined through the online portal (www.kfc.org). KFC prioritizes transparency with clear procedures and no hidden charges. For added peace of mind, the corporation aims to provide in-principle clearance for loan sanction within just 7 days.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KFC Annual Report 2023-24 |url=https://kfc.org/public/assets/web_template/pdf/Annual%20Report%202023-24.pdf }}</ref>

== References ==
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{{State agencies of Kerala}}

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