Jaipur, Dec 12 (PTI) Rajasthan Financial Corporation (RFC) on Friday reported a nearly eighteen-fold jump in net profit to Rs 18.82 crore for FY2024-25.

In its 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) here, RFC Chairman and Managing Director Subodh Agarwal presented the annual performance, stating that the corporation achieved "strong business growth despite manpower and resource constraints", with sanctions, disbursements and recoveries exceeding targets.

According to the corporation, its net profit rose to Rs 18.82 crore from Rs 1.08 crore last year, driven by improved financial management and tighter recovery mechanisms.

Loan sanctions stood at Rs 212.07 crore (against the target of Rs 200 crore), disbursements at Rs 142.32 crore (target Rs 140 crore), and recoveries at Rs 201.49 crore, marginally above the annual goal.

According to an official statement, the corporation reported substantial progress in strengthening asset quality, with the NPA portfolio reduced by 20 per cent to Rs 192.39 crore from Rs 230.57 crore.

Total NPA recoveries touched Rs 41.61 crore, including Rs 20.06 crore collected through a one-time settlement (OTS) drive that closed 41 long-pending cases. Net NPA reduced sharply from 14.04 per cent to 8.01 per cent.

Support for youth entrepreneurs also increased under the Yuva Udyamita Protsahan Yojana (YUPY), with sanctions of Rs 95.52 crore for 65 units, more than double the previous year. The target for FY 2025-26 has been set at Rs 150 crore under the scheme.

The management expressed its gratitude to the Rajasthan government and RIICO for the proposed Rs 100 crore capital infusion announced in the state budget, saying it would help expand MSME lending, improve scheme competitiveness and diversify funding sources.

Experts said that if RFC's loan sanctioning is merged with the RIICO and the existing staff is utilised in a better way, then its profit can grow exponentially.

The AGM was attended by senior board members, including Shikhar Agarwal (ACS Industries), Director Rajesh Kala, Executive Director Har Sahay Meena, Executive Director (Finance) Komal Agri, shareholders, and senior officials of the corporation. PTI AG BAL BAL

Financial corporation posts Rs 18.82 crore profit; NPAs fall and capital infusion to support expanded MSME lending. Rajasthan Financial Corporation reported net profit of Rs 18.82 crore for FY2024-25, citing improved financial management and recovery mechanisms; loan sanctions, disbursements and recoveries exceeded targets, NPAs fell 20% to Rs 192.39 crore and net NPA declined to 8.01%, with Rs 41.61 crore recovered including Rs 20.06 crore via a one time settlement; a proposed Rs 100 crore capital infusion is expected to expand MSME lending and diversify funding.