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Mahaveer Finance raised Rs 200 crore in its first venture round led by Elevation Capital. The Chennai-based NBFC plans to expand its loan book, invest in tech, and diversify into products like LAP. With 80+ branches across South India, it targets Rs 5,000 crore in assets and Rs 100 crore monthly disbursals.

The Reserve Bank of India has instructed finance companies to exclude default loss guarantees (DLGs) from fintech firms when provisioning for stressed loans, impacting digital lending service providers. NBFCs must now make full provisions on these loans, diminishing their appeal for new business.

Nearly a year after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised risk weights on unsecured…