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Maritime NBFC SMFCL aims for Rs 60,205 crore in disbursements by 2031
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced on 23 October 2026 that the Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India's first dedicated maritime Non Banking Financial Company, has opened its corporate office in New Delhi. SMFCL provides long-term financing for port-led development, shipbuilding, and coastal infrastructure, having already disbursed Rs 5,107 crore as of 30 September 2026.
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