Partners Group Acquires Majority Stake in Infinity Fincorp for ₹1,950 Crore

Mumbai, July 11 – Swiss investment giant Partners Group has marked its entry into India’s Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) space with a ₹1,950 crore acquisition of a majority stake in Infinity Fincorp, a small business-focused NBFC. The deal, which includes a ₹600 crore primary capital infusion, followed by a secondary share purchase from existing investors, positions Infinity to scale up lending across underserved small business markets in India.

The secondary component involves shares held by True North-advised Indium IV (Mauritius) and other shareholders. Jungle Ventures, an existing backer, has also participated in the transaction, though specific investment details were not disclosed.

The investment reflects rising global interest in India’s fast-growing MSME credit segment. Partners Group is betting on Infinity’s established presence in Tier 3 towns and its growing borrower base as key drivers to tap into unmet demand for flexible financing.

Expanding Lending in Underserved Markets

Infinity Fincorp currently manages assets worth over ₹1,200 crore and operates through a network of 120 branches with a workforce of 1,500 employees. The NBFC serves a customer base of nearly 50,000, largely comprising entrepreneurs in the agriculture, trading, and manufacturing sectors across Tier 3 towns and smaller cities.

The fresh capital will be instrumental in expanding Infinity’s geographic footprint, allowing it to reach more underserved business communities in semi-urban and rural India.

“We are dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and business owners across Tier 3 towns in India through flexible, need-based lending solutions that are designed to create long-term impact,” said Shrikant Ravalkar, Founder, Managing Director and CEO of Infinity Fincorp.

Strategic Rationale Behind the Investment

This transaction represents Partners Group’s first investment in an Indian NBFC, marking a strategic shift into India’s fast-growing MSME lending market.

“We believe that demand for credit from the MSME segment will continue to rise. NBFCs like Infinity are uniquely positioned to serve these enterprises with specialised and customisable solutions,” noted Vageesh Gupta, Managing Director, Private Equity at Partners Group.

Market Outlook

The significant stake acquisition of Infinity Fincorp, a small business-focused NBFC, is a signal of strong global investor confidence in India’s MSME lending space. The move comes amid rising investor interest in India’s financial inclusion story, where NBFCs are playing a pivotal role in bridging credit access gaps in non-metro regions.

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