Capital First Ltd. was an Indian non-bank financial institution providing debt financing to small entrepreneurs, MSMEs and consumers. In December 2018, it was merged into IDFC Bank to form IDFC First Bank. The company was listed on the NSE and BSE prior to the merger.[6][7][8]
History
Founded in 2005 as a part of Future Group, the company became Future Capital Holdings in December 2006.[1] The company listed on the Indian stock exchanges in January 2008 following an initial public offering.[9] Between 2008 and 2010, the company launched businesses including real estate development financing, corporate credit, private equity, asset management, foreign exchange, retail broking, mall management, wealth management and property services.[10]
In 2010, V. Vaidyanathan, then MD and CEO of ICICI Prudential Life, was appointed as the vice-chairman and MD of Future Capital Holdings. Vaidyanathan obtained a 10% stake in the company as part of the deal.[11][12] The company later exited legacy businesses of forex, wealth, and broking, and reduced wholesale lending sharply.[13]
In 2012, Warburg Pincus agreed to buy a majority stake in the company for ₹8.10 billion (US$151.58 million), including ₹1 billion by way of preferential allotment. An open offer was made to the public in line with SEBI guidelines. The board was reconstituted and the company was renamed Capital First.[14][15]
References
- ^ a b "Warburg Pincus in talks to acquire Future Capital Holdings". The Economic Times. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Shah, Saumil. "Capital First & IDFC Bank: Made For Each Other". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "IDFC Bank and Capital First announce completion of merger". thehindubusinessline. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ "Corporate Office". Capital First. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Annual Report 2017-18" (PDF). Capital First. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Capital First Ltd. Annual Report 2018" (PDF).
- ^ "Dun & Bradstreet – Company Profile" (PDF). www.dnb.co.in. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ nazerry. "Vaidyanathan Vembu — Enterprise Asia". Enterprise Asia. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "Future Capital IPO fully subscribed". Business Standard. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Future Capital IPO Details – Date, Prospectus, Allotment, Listing, Reviews & Status". Chittorgarh. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "Vaidyanathan appointed vice chairman and MD of Future Capital". The Economic Times. 1 August 2010. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "V. Vaidyanathan takes wing with a $17 million stake in a star NBFC". Business Today. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Business, Outlook. ""If I can see it, then I can do it. If I just believe it, there's nothing to it" | Outlook Business". www.outlookbusiness.com. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Capital First Limited | Warburg Pincus". Warburg Pincus. Archived from the original on 5 May 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "V. Vaidyanathan takes wing with a $17 million stake in a star NBFC". www.businesstoday.in. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
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