FUSION - Fusion Finance
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Fusion Finance Limited has received trading approvals from both BSE and NSE for 3,14,391 equity shares. These shares have been converted from partly paid-up to fully paid-up following the payment of the Rights Issue First Call Money. The trading for these shares is set to commence on April 27, 2026. These shares will rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company, ensuring equal rights for all shareholders.
- Trading approval received for 3,14,391 equity shares converted to fully paid-up status.
- Conversion follows the Rights Issue First Call Money payment process initiated in February 2026.
- Trading of these shares on NSE and BSE will commence effective Monday, April 27, 2026.
- The shares will trade under ISIN INE139R01012 and rank pari-passu with existing equity.
Fusion Finance Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India), covers the period ending March 31, 2026. This filing confirms that the company has complied with the necessary procedures for the dematerialization of share certificates. As a routine regulatory requirement, it ensures the integrity of the shareholding records between the company and the depositories.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- Certificate issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent MUFG Intime India Private Limited.
- Confirms adherence to SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 regarding dematerialization.
Fusion Finance Limited has approved the grant of 25,000 stock options to eligible employees under its ESOP 2023 scheme. The options are priced at Rs 138.24 per share, which was the closing price on the National Stock Exchange as of March 30, 2026. These options carry a minimum vesting period of one year and an exercise window of eight years from the date of vesting. This routine corporate action is intended to incentivize and retain employees by aligning their interests with long-term shareholder value.
- Grant of 25,000 stock options to eligible employees under the ESOP 2023 plan
- Exercise price fixed at Rs 138.24 per option based on the NSE closing price
- Minimum vesting period of 1 year from the grant date of March 31, 2026
- Exercise period extends up to 8 years from the date of vesting
- Scheme is compliant with SEBI Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity Regulations, 2021
Fusion Finance Limited has announced a board transition effective March 31, 2026, following the retirement of Mr. Kenneth Dan Vander Weele. Ms. Remika Agarwal has been appointed as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director for a five-year term ending March 30, 2031. Ms. Agarwal represents Creation Investments, a major stakeholder, and currently serves as their Country Head for India. She brings extensive experience in the NBFC and credit markets, having previously held senior roles at Northern Arc Capital and ICRA Ratings.
- Ms. Remika Agarwal appointed as Non-Executive Director for a 5-year term starting March 31, 2026.
- Outgoing director Mr. Kenneth Dan Vander Weele retires after serving on the board since 2016.
- Ms. Agarwal represents Creation Investments Fusion, LLC and Creation Investments Fusion II, LLC.
- New appointee has deep expertise in Indian financial services, structured finance, and credit ratings.
Fusion Finance Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting April 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the declaration of the company's audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain closed for all designated persons and their relatives until 48 hours after the results are officially announced. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated at a later date.
- Trading window closure starts from Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
- Closure pertains to the Audited Financial Results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026.
- Window to remain shut until 48 hours after the results are declared to the exchanges.
- Restriction applies to all designated persons and their immediate relatives under SEBI PIT Regulations.
CARE Ratings has reaffirmed the 'CARE A' rating for Fusion Finance's ₹1,500 crore bank facilities and ₹150 crore Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs). Significantly, the agency has removed the company from 'Rating Watch with Negative Implications' and assigned a 'Stable' outlook. This decision follows a review of the company's audited FY25 and unaudited 9MFY26 financial performance. The shift to a stable outlook suggests improved confidence in the company's credit profile and operational trajectory.
- Reaffirmed 'CARE A' rating for ₹1,500 crore Long Term Bank Facilities.
- Reaffirmed 'CARE A' rating for ₹150 crore Non-Convertible Debentures.
- Successfully removed from 'Rating Watch with Negative Implications' status by CARE Ratings.
- Assigned a 'Stable' outlook based on FY25 audited and 9MFY26 unaudited performance review.
- The rating action reflects stabilization in the company's credit profile and operational outlook.
Fusion Finance Limited has approved the grant of 10,000 stock options to eligible employees under the Fusion Employee Stock Option Plan 2023 (ESOP 2023). The exercise price is set at Rs 159.34 per option, which was the closing price on the NSE on March 19, 2026. These options will vest after a minimum of one year and have an exercise period of eight years from the date of vesting. This is a standard corporate procedure aimed at employee retention and incentive alignment.
- Grant of 10,000 stock options to eligible employees under ESOP 2023
- Exercise price fixed at Rs 159.34 per share based on NSE closing price
- Minimum vesting period of 1 year from the grant date of March 20, 2026
- Exercise period of 8 years from the date of vesting
- Scheme is compliant with SEBI Share Based Employee Benefits Regulations 2021
Fusion Finance Limited has announced a transition in its technology leadership with the resignation of Mr. Sanjay Mahajan as Chief Information Officer (CIO) effective March 20, 2026. The company has appointed Mr. Susheel Kumar Menon, who has been with the firm since April 2024 as CISO, to take over the CIO role. Mr. Menon brings over 27 years of experience in IT strategy and digital transformation from reputed organizations like Satin Creditcare and Bata India. He will temporarily manage both CIO and CISO responsibilities to ensure a smooth transition of the company's digital and security infrastructure.
- Mr. Sanjay Mahajan resigned as Chief Information Officer effective March 20, 2026.
- Mr. Susheel Kumar Menon appointed as CIO and Senior Managerial Personnel with immediate effect.
- Mr. Menon has over 27 years of diverse experience across IT strategy, information security, and digital transformation.
- The new CIO will continue to hold the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for an interim period.
- Mr. Menon's previous leadership roles include stints at Satin Creditcare, Bata India, Yum! Restaurants, and Ericsson.
Fusion Finance Limited has announced a leadership transition in its technology department effective March 20, 2026. Mr. Sanjay Mahajan has resigned as Chief Information Officer (CIO), and the board has appointed Mr. Susheel Kumar Menon as his successor. Mr. Menon, who joined the company in April 2024 as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), brings over 27 years of experience in IT strategy and digital transformation. He will hold both the CIO and CISO roles during an interim period to ensure operational continuity.
- Resignation of Mr. Sanjay Mahajan from the position of Chief Information Officer effective March 20, 2026.
- Appointment of Mr. Susheel Kumar Menon as CIO and Senior Managerial Personnel with immediate effect.
- Mr. Menon has over 27 years of diverse experience across IT strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
- The new CIO will continue to hold the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for an interim period.
- Mr. Menon previously held leadership roles at Satin Creditcare, Bata India, and Yum! Restaurants India.
Fusion Finance has been ordered by the ROC Delhi to pay a penalty of ₹3 lakh for failing to maintain the required number of directors liable to retire by rotation between July 2021 and July 2023. The company voluntarily approached the regulator via a suo-moto application to resolve this historical non-compliance under Section 152(6) of the Companies Act. An additional penalty of ₹1 lakh was imposed on the former Managing Director, Devesh Sachdev. Since the company has been compliant since July 2023 and the financial impact is minimal, this concludes the legal matter.
- ROC Delhi imposed a ₹3,00,000 penalty on the company for Section 152(6) violations.
- Former MD Devesh Sachdev penalized ₹1,00,000 as the officer in default during the period.
- The violation involved having only one instead of three directors liable to retire by rotation.
- The matter was resolved through a suo-moto application voluntarily filed by the company.
- Full compliance with the relevant provisions has been maintained since July 8, 2023.
Fusion Finance Limited has formally submitted an application to BSE and NSE on March 2, 2026, seeking approval for the reclassification of specific shareholders. These shareholders are moving from the 'Promoter and Promoter Group' category to the 'Public' category under SEBI LODR Regulations. This follows three prior intimations sent in February 2026 regarding the initial requests. The reclassification is subject to no-objection certificates from the stock exchanges and will alter the reported shareholding structure.
- Application filed with BSE and NSE on March 2, 2026, for promoter status change.
- Follows previous disclosure letters dated Feb 21, Feb 23, and Feb 27, 2026.
- Process conducted under Regulation 31A of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- The company is seeking no-objection/approval from the stock exchanges for the status change.
Fusion Finance has approved the reclassification of Mr. Devesh Sachdev and his family trust from the 'Promoter' to 'Public' category, as they no longer exercise control or hold board seats. This follows the termination of special rights previously held by the group in January 2026. Additionally, the company has appointed Ms. Priyanka Seth Wadhera, a Chartered Accountant with over 23 years of experience, as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). These changes reflect a transition toward a more professionally managed corporate structure.
- Board approved reclassification of Mr. Devesh Sachdev and family trust from 'Promoter' to 'Public' category shareholder.
- Outgoing promoters confirmed they do not exercise direct or indirect control or influence management decisions.
- Special rights previously granted to Mr. Sachdev were terminated via shareholder approval on January 7, 2026.
- Ms. Priyanka Seth Wadhera appointed as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) effective February 27, 2026.
- New CSO brings 23+ years of experience, having previously served as Group CFO at Arya.ag and Indifi Technologies.
Fusion Finance Limited has approved the grant of 1,45,000 stock options to eligible employees under its Employee Stock Option Plan 2023. The options are priced at Rs. 204.09 per share, matching the closing price on the NSE as of February 26, 2026. The vesting period starts after one year from the grant date, with an exercise window of eight years following vesting. This routine corporate action is intended to incentivize and retain employees by aligning their interests with the company's long-term performance.
- Grant of 1,45,000 stock options to eligible employees under ESOP 2023
- Exercise price fixed at Rs. 204.09 per option based on NSE closing price
- Minimum vesting period of 1 year from the grant date
- Exercise period extends up to 8 years from the date of vesting
Fusion Finance has highlighted Uttar Pradesh (UP) as a core strategic market, accounting for INR 1,837 crore of its total portfolio as of December 31, 2025. The company reported a return to profitability in Q3 FY26, driven by disciplined credit execution and improved asset quality. UP represents a significant portion of the business, comprising 25% of the total MFI book and 40% of the MSME book. With 299 branches in the state, Fusion is leveraging digital onboarding and AI-driven analytics to sustain growth in this high-potential region.
- Uttar Pradesh portfolio stands at INR 1,837 crore, with INR 1,543 crore in MFI and INR 294 crore in MSME lending.
- The UP MFI book represents 25% of the company's total MFI book, while the UP MSME book accounts for 40% of its total MSME book.
- Total Asset Under Management (AUM) reached INR 6,876 crore across India with 23.4 lakh customers as of Q3 FY26.
- Company returned to profitability in Q3 FY26 following a focus on risk-based underwriting and branch-level monitoring.
- Infrastructure in UP includes 271 MFI branches and 28 MSME branches serving over 5.6 lakh active loan accounts.
Mr. Devesh Sachdev, the former Managing Director who resigned in September 2025, has formally requested to be reclassified from the Promoter to the Public category. This move follows a structured governance transition where his special rights were removed via shareholder approval in January 2026. Institutional promoters, including Honey Rose Investments and Creation Investments, will continue to hold majority shareholding and maintain their promoter status. The reclassification is a formal step to align the company's shareholding structure with its current professionally managed status.
- Mr. Devesh Sachdev resigned as Managing Director effective September 30, 2025, and left the Board on November 4, 2025.
- Shareholders approved amendments to the Articles of Association in January 2026 to remove special rights held by Mr. Sachdev.
- Institutional entities Honey Rose Investments and Creation Investments will remain as the primary promoters with majority control.
- The reclassification process requires subsequent approvals from the Board of Directors, Stock Exchanges, and shareholders.
- The company confirms that Mr. Sachdev is no longer involved in day-to-day management or affairs of the firm.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The MFI segment AUM declined 21.7% YoY to INR 8,980 Cr in FY25 from INR 11,476 Cr in FY24; the MSME segment accounts for approximately 10% of total AUM (INR 703.8 Cr as of September 30, 2025).
Geographic Revenue Split
100% of revenue is generated in India, with operations spread across 22 states/UTs and 491 districts, focusing on rural and semi-urban areas.
Profitability Margins
Net margin was -51.3% in FY25 due to a net loss of INR 1,225 Cr on total income of INR 2,387 Cr; H1 FY26 showed improvement with a narrowed net loss of INR 114 Cr (Q2 FY26 loss of INR 22 Cr).
EBITDA Margin
Pre-provision operating profit stood at INR 89 Cr in Q2 FY26, reflecting core operational strength despite a high cost-to-income ratio of 70.2% caused by a moderated AUM base.
Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed in absolute INR Cr; the company is prioritizing 'AI enablement' and 'tech interventions' for origination and servicing systems rather than heavy physical infrastructure.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Rated by ICRA; the company is in breach of financial covenants for borrowings worth INR 2,077 Cr as of September 2025, making them repayable on demand and increasing liquidity risk.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Debt Capital (INR 2,077 Cr in breached covenants; total managed assets of INR 8,192 Cr as of H1 FY26).
Import Sources
100% domestic sourcing from Indian banks and financial institutions.
Key Suppliers
Not disclosed in available documents; capital is sourced from a diversified pool of Indian banks and FIs.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity includes 1,545 branches (1,404 MFI, 102 SME) across 22 states; expansion is planned in identified growth districts to scale AUM from the current INR 7,038 Cr.
Raw Material Costs
Interest expense is the primary cost; marginal cost of borrowing is expected to decrease in Q3 FY26, which is projected to impact Net Interest Margins (NIM) by +/- 10 bps.
Manufacturing Efficiency
85% of the workforce is in business roles and 75% of branch managers have >3 years tenure, which enhances per-person productivity and reduces operational fraud.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
28%
Growth Strategy
Fusion aims to achieve growth by expanding its branch network in under-penetrated districts, increasing the share of the MSME segment (currently 10% of AUM), and utilizing AI-driven underwriting (Bureau+2 model) to acquire less-leveraged customers through products like Ujala and Sugam.
Products & Services
Microfinance loans (JLG model), MSME loans, Ujala and Sugam (low-leverage products), and productivity-enhancing loans for mobile phones and bicycles.
Brand Portfolio
Fusion Finance, Ujala, Sugam.
New Products/Services
Ujala and Sugam products launched to target credit-disciplined customers; MSME segment expected to contribute 10% of AUM.
Market Expansion
Presence in 22 states/UTs and 491 districts; focus on expanding in rural and semi-urban areas through 1,545 branches.
Market Share & Ranking
Ranked among the top NBFC-MFIs in India with an AUM of INR 7,038 Cr as of September 30, 2025.
Strategic Alliances
Collaborates with multiple partners for alternate collection models and uses credit bureaus for the 'Bureau+2' underwriting guardrail.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The MFI industry is seeing a shift toward tighter underwriting and digital collections (32% for Fusion) to manage overleveraging risks, while demand remains strong with sequential growth expectations of 28%.
Competitive Landscape
Competes within the NBFC-MFI sector; industry-wide representation is managed through bodies like MFIN to address regulatory and systemic challenges.
Competitive Moat
Fusion's moat is its extensive rural distribution network of 1,545 branches and a stable workforce (75% of branch managers have >3 years tenure), which is critical for the high-touch JLG lending model.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to the rural economy and agricultural cycles; GDP growth and inflation directly impact the repayment capacity of the 32.1 lakh underprivileged women clients.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward digital discipline with 32% of collections now digital and a preference for lower-leverage products, prompting the launch of the Ujala and Sugam lines.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposed to region-specific political risks in 22 states that can disrupt MFI operations or lead to loan waivers, though geographic diversification across 491 districts partially mitigates this.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to RBI MFI regulations including FOIR (Fixed Obligation to Income Ratio) ceilings and Section 135 CSR requirements (2% of average net profits).
Environmental Compliance
CSR policy focuses on social value creation and environmental concerns in operating communities, aligned with Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013.
Legal Contingencies
Covenant breaches on INR 2,077 Cr of debt as of September 2025 represent the primary legal/contractual contingency, potentially requiring immediate repayment if lenders invoke demand clauses.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Asset quality remains a key uncertainty with Gross Stage 3 assets at 4.6% (down from 12.9% peak) and material uncertainty regarding 'going concern' status due to covenant breaches.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Operates in 22 states/UTs; while diversified, region-specific political or environmental risks in these areas can impact collection efficiency, which stood at 98.5% in September 2025.
Third Party Dependencies
Depends on third-party partners for early and mid-bucket collection pilots and credit bureaus for underwriting data, essential for maintaining the 0.6% slippage rate.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by in-house development of origination and servicing systems using AI for real-time KYC and geo-fencing, reducing operational fraud and improving digital onboarding speed.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Exposure to marginal, unsecured borrowers; risk is managed through a 7.0% total provision on the overall portfolio and a 92.2% coverage on Stage 3 assets.