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Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Aptus Value Housing Finance India Limited is a specialized, retail-focused housing finance company headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Incorporated on December 11, 2009, the company commenced its housing finance operations in 2010 after receiving registration from the National Housing Bank (NHB). It is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and is publicly traded on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) under the ticker APTUS. The core mission of Aptus is to address the housing finance and credit needs of self-employed individuals, low- and middle-income families, and first-time home buyers, primarily within semi-urban and rural markets across Tier 2, 3, and 4 areas. The company specifically targets the informal income segment—individuals such as small shop owners, tailors, bakers, and transportation operators who often lack formal income documentation like income tax returns or salary certificates, making them traditionally underserved by large commercial banking institutions. Aptus offers a diverse profile of financial retail products tailored to its customer base. These include long-term Housing Loans for constructing independent homes on owned land, purchasing new or second-hand residential properties, and conducting home renovations. It also provides Loan Against Property (LAP) and Quasi Home Loans for refinancing construction investments. Furthermore, through its subsidiary Aptus Finance India Private Limited, the company offers secured Small Business Loans to entrepreneurs needing capital for business expansion, utilizing self-occupied residential property as collateral. To safeguard its clients, Aptus partners with insurance firms to provide Credit Shield and Property Insurance. Operationally, Aptus distinguishes itself by utilizing a fully integrated, in-house model. All functions, including loan sourcing, appraisal, underwriting, legal verification, technical valuation, and collection, are performed directly by Aptus staff without relying on external direct selling agents (DSAs). This vertical integration allows the company to maintain strict asset quality, maintain rapid turnaround times for loan disbursements, and conduct individualized credit assessments. Led by Founder and Executive Chairman Munuswamy Anandan alongside Managing Director P. Balaji, the company is backed by notable institutional investors, including the Westbridge Crossover Fund. Aptus has demonstrated robust geographical and financial expansion, growing its distribution footprint to 300 branches across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Odisha. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, the company reported a total income of INR 1,799 crore and a net profit after tax of INR 751 crore, with its total Assets Under Management expanding to INR 10,865 crore. Backed by healthy capital adequacy and low non-performing asset ratios, Aptus holds a strong credit profile, rated [ICRA]AA (Stable).