Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited: India’s First Maritime NBFC

On 26th June 2025, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL).

SMFCL has been positioned to support India’s maritime infrastructure development and strengthen the country’s long-term port-led growth strategy under the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

Aspect	Details
Organisation	Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) is India’s first dedicated maritime infrastructure financing NBFC.
Earlier Identity	SMFCL was formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited.
Registration Status	The company was formally registered as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 19th June 2025.
Enterprise Category	SMFCL is a Mini Ratna, Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise.
Core Role	The corporation is expected to play a transformative role in financing and supporting maritime infrastructure development in India.
Strategic Vision	SMFCL aligns with the broader Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 for long-term infrastructure and logistics development.
Maritime Development Focus	The institution will support projects linked to ports, coastal infrastructure, shipping and maritime logistics under India’s port-led development strategy.

PT Facts

First Maritime NBFC: SMFCL is India’s first NBFC dedicated to maritime infrastructure financing.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
NBFC Regulator: Reserve Bank of India.
Sagarmala Programme: Focuses on port-led development and logistics efficiency.
Infrastructure Focus: Coastal infrastructure and maritime logistics financing.
Enterprise Status: Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE.

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