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NSFDC Disburses Record Rs 775 Crore in FY26, Sees 27% Growth

The National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation achieved its highest-ever annual disbursement of Rs 775.26 crore in the 2025-26 financial year, marking a 27 percent growth. Its outreach expanded significantly to cover 59,002 beneficiaries, with women beneficiaries seeing a particularly strong growth of 48 percent. Key schemes like VISVAS and SEED also saw massive growth in disbursement and beneficiary numbers. The corporation also enhanced its digital infrastructure with a new website and an integrated loan management system for greater transparency.

Key Points: NSFDC FY26 Disbursement Hits Rs 775 Cr, 27% Growth

  • Record Rs 775.26 crore disbursed
  • 27% growth over previous FY
  • Over 59,000 beneficiaries covered
  • Women beneficiaries grew by 48%
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NSFDC disburses Rs 775.26 crore in FY26, logs 27 pc growth

NSFDC disbursed Rs 775.26 crore in FY26, a 27% increase, benefiting over 59,000 SC individuals and focusing on women's empowerment.

"recorded its highest-ever disbursement since inception - NSFDC Statement"

New Delhi, April 10

The National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation disbursed Rs 775.26 crore in FY26, marking a growth of 27 per cent over the previous financial year, an official statement said on Friday.

The PSU under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment achieved the landmark performance during the financial year 2025-26, recording its highest-ever disbursement since inception.

The Corporation also significantly expanded its outreach, covering 59,002 beneficiaries, a 41.32 per cent increase over FY 2024-25.

Of these, 39,804 were women beneficiaries, reflecting a growth of 48 per cent and reaffirming NSFDC's focus on inclusive and gender-responsive development.

Under the VISVAS Yojana (Interest Subvention Scheme), NSFDC disbursed Rs 26.09 crore, benefiting 98,748 individuals, registering a remarkable growth of over 334 per cent compared to the previous fiscal.

Similarly, under the SEED Scheme, Rs 11.18 crore was disbursed to 1,450 Self Help Groups across four states, reflecting a 76 per cent increase in disbursement.

Under the National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Castes (NFSC), Rs 215.39 crore was disbursed, supporting 4,219 scholars in pursuing higher education.

Moreover, NSFDC continues to play a pivotal role in promoting the economic empowerment of Scheduled Castes by providing concessional loans for self-employment and education, as well as supporting skill development and entrepreneurship.

With an authorised share capital of Rs 1,800 crore and paid-up capital of Rs 1,515 crore, the Corporation has achieved cumulative disbursement of Rs 9,567.14 crore, benefiting over 16.96 lakh Scheduled Caste individuals (as on March 31, 2026).

NSFDC undertook several key initiatives in FY26 to enhance efficiency and outreach.

A new website compliant with GIGW 3.0 guidelines and Digital Brand Identity Manual norms has been developed and is ready for launch.

The Corporation has also developed a Loan Accounting and Management System (LAMS), integrated with the PM-SURAJ Portal, to enable end-to-end digitisation and improved transparency in loan management.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see the numbers, but the real test is on the ground. Are these loans actually helping people start sustainable businesses? Hope the new LAMS system brings the transparency needed to track real outcomes, not just disbursement figures.
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Anjali F
As someone from the community, I know how crucial these schemes are. The National Fellowship support for over 4,200 scholars is a game-changer for higher education. This is how we break the cycle. More awareness at the village level is still needed though.
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Vikram M
The 334% growth under VISVAS Yojana is staggering! Interest subvention makes a huge difference for small entrepreneurs. Integrating with PM-SURAJ portal for digitisation is a smart move. Hope the process becomes simpler for applicants.
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Sarah B
Impressive data-driven progress. Supporting Self Help Groups in four states through the SEED scheme is a great model for community-led development. The gender-responsive focus is particularly noteworthy for inclusive economic growth.
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Karthik V
Over 16.96 lakh individuals benefited cumulatively – that's a significant impact. The new website and loan management system should reduce delays and middlemen. Hope the benefits reach the most deserving in remote areas as well. Jai Hind.

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