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ABN AMRO
http://www.abnamro.com
Amsterdam-based ABN AMRO is an international bank that focuses on four customer segments: personal banking, private banking, business and commercial and corporate and institutional. With a strong emphasis on sustainable development, ABN AMRO has developed socially responsible investment funds, eco-market financial products and services, social-environmental retail and commercial funding and microfinance funds. With over EURO 26,000,000 invested in India’s microfinance sector, ABN AMRO reaches 340,000 rural clients through 26 MFI partners.
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Axis Bank
http://www.axisbank.com
Axis Bank was the first private bank to begin operations in 1994. The bank has a net worth of Rs. 282.65 crore and 57.05% public holding.
Axis excels in retail and corporate banking, but is also experimenting in lending to microfinance institutions. Axis offers term loans to MFI partners in at least twelve states and is customized other products based on the specific needs of organizations.
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Citibank
http://www.citibank.co.in
Citibank is a major international bank, founded in 1812 as the City Bank of New York. Citibank is now the consumer and corporate banking arm of financial services giant Citigroup, the largest company in the world. As of March 2007, it is the largest bank in the United States by holdings.
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Deutsche Bank
http://www.db.com
Deutsche Bank was founded in 1870 to support the internationalization of business and to facilitate international trade. Today, DB has over 70,000 employees and operates in 75 countries. The bank has become a leader in microfinance investment, forming its own microcredit development fund, issuing bonds to MFIs and serving as a leader in the Global Commercial Microfinance Consortium.
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FWWB
http://www.fwwbindia.org
Friends of Women’s World Banking, an affiliate of Women’s World Banking, was originally founded to guarantee bank loans to poor women in Gujurat and offering counseling on savings and credit. FWWB now partners with 91 organizations in 12 states, providing funds to increase the scope of microfinance in India and working with NGOs to become MFIs. The Revolving Loan Fund offers refinancing for partner MFIs and Capacity Building Program targets female recipients of microfinance loans.
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HDFC Bank
http://www.hdfcbank.com
The Housing Development Finance Corporation Limitid was introduced in 1994, after the Reserve Bank of India approved private sector banking. Operating in over 300 Indian cities, HDFC Bank has over 700 branches and 1600 ATMs. It offers personal, NRI and wholesale banking services. Net profit for the March 2006-2007 reached Rs. 1,141.5 crore. In early 2007, HDFC officially entered the microfinance market and opened branches that provide funding to self-help microfinance group.
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HDFC Ltd.
http://www.hdfc.com
HDFC Ltd has the objective to enhance residential housing stock and promote home ownership. Their offerings range from hassle-free home loans and deposit products, to property related services and a training facility. They also offer specialised financial services to the customer base through partnerships with some of the best financial institutions worldwide.
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ICICI Bank
http://www.icicibank.com
ICICI, India’s second largest commercial bank, offers financial services to corporate and retail clients. As one of the first commercial banks to prove that investing in microfinance institutions can be profitable, ICICI is now a leader in the Indian market. ICICI partners with over 70 MFIs and has a microfinance portfolio of approximately USD 400 billion.
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ING Vysya Bank
http://www.ingvysyabank.com
ING Vysya Bank was formed with the joining of India’s Vysya Bank Limited and the Dutch bank ING. The financial institution offers banking services throughout India for retail, corporate, commercial, treasurer management and rural purposes. In 2006, ING Vysya supplied wholesale loans worth USD 17.9 million to Indian Microfinance Institutions. It also offers microfinance loans directly to individuals and members of Self Help Groups, with loans outstanding of USD 5.8 million.
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SIDBI
http://www.sidbi.com
The Small Industries Development Bank of India was founded in 1990 by the Government of India to promote and finance the small scale sector, which includes more than 3 million industrial units and employees 17.2 million persons. SIDBI offers a variety of services to MFIs, including loan funds, grant support, equity and institution building support.
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YES BANK
http://www.yesbank.in
YES BANK has adopted international best practices, the highest standards of service quality and operational excellence, and offers comprehensive banking and financial solutions to all its valued customers. A key strength and differentiating feature of YES BANK is its knowledge driven approach to banking. YES BANK is built on a foundation of trust, strengthened by knowledge, backed by cutting-edge technology, governed by transparency and committed to responsible banking.
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