Five-Star Business Finance Limited

Sundaram Mutual Fund took a new position in Five-Star Business Finance with 9,166,122 shares, representing a 3.11% stake worth ₹500 Cr.

A non-banking financial company providing secured business loans to micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals across South India. Incorporated in 1984, the company specializes in financing solutions tailored for small business owners and self-employed professionals seeking growth capital. It operates as an NBFC-ND-SI, focusing on underserved customer segments in its core southern markets with customized lending products and personalized service.

Chennai-based AMC founded in 1996 as a joint venture with BNP Paribas, now wholly owned by the Sundaram Finance Group. Manages over Rs 1 lakh crore. Strong brand in South India with equity funds that have delivered consistent long-term track records across market cycles. Sundaram Mid Cap Fund has been a flagship since the early 2000s.