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Sodhani Capital Limited's board has approved changes to its Memorandum of Association (MOA) to allow the company to act as a Direct Selling Agent (DSA) for loans and financial products. The board also approved increasing the total limit for making loans, giving guarantees, providing securities, and making investments to ₹100 crore, pending shareholder approval.
What happened today
The Board of Directors of Sodhani Capital Limited met on March 24, 2026. Key strategic changes were approved:
- The company's Memorandum of Association (MOA) will be altered to enable it to operate as a Direct Selling Agent (DSA), referral agent, and facilitator for loans and financial products from banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
- The Board approved increasing the aggregate limit for the company’s financial activities. This enhancement covers making loans, giving guarantees, providing securities, and making investments, raising the total limit to ₹100 crore.
Why this is important
This strategic move diversifies Sodhani Capital beyond its traditional NBFC role into actively sourcing and marketing loans. The DSA model can create new, commission-based revenue streams without significantly increasing balance sheet risk. The increased financial limit of ₹100 crore provides substantial flexibility for larger loan disbursements, guarantees, or investments, potentially accelerating growth and profitability.
The background
Sodhani Capital Limited currently operates as a non-deposit-taking NBFC, focusing on investment and credit services. This expansion into the DSA space aims to broaden its service offerings and capitalize on the growing demand for financial product distribution.
What changes now
- Shareholders will vote on the MOA alterations and the enhanced financial limits through a special resolution via a postal ballot.
- The company must secure necessary approvals from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and other relevant authorities for the MOA amendment.
- Sodhani Capital will build the capabilities and networks needed to function effectively as a DSA for banks and NBFCs.
- The company will be better positioned to handle significant financial transactions up to the ₹100 crore aggregate limit.
Risks to monitor
The proposed changes depend on shareholder approval via a postal ballot, presenting a potential execution risk if the resolution fails.
Obtaining required regulatory approvals from the Registrar of Companies is also a step needed for the MOA amendment to become effective.
Comparing with peers
Companies like Angel One Ltd and Bajaj Finance Ltd have successfully integrated loan and financial product distribution into their business models. Angel One uses its platform to facilitate various financial products, while Bajaj Finance has a vast network for retail lending. Sodhani Capital's move seeks to follow similar diversification strategies.
What to watch next
- The company's announcement of the postal ballot notice and the voting timeline for shareholders.
- The outcome of the shareholder vote and subsequent approvals from the ROC.
- The formal launch and ramp-up of the Direct Selling Agent (DSA) services for loans and financial products.
- Future financial results showing the contribution of the new business vertical.