Lentra has introduced the Growth Alliance Program (G.A.P.), a new initiative aimed at enabling emerging and mid-sized non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to strengthen their digital infrastructure, enhance regulatory compliance, and scale sustainably as India’s NBFC sector heads towards ₹50 lakh crore in assets under management (AUM).
The launch comes at a moment when India’s NBFC industry is visibly outpacing the banking sector. NBFC credit expanded 17% year-on-year in the first half of FY26, against 12% growth for banks, with industry AUM projected to exceed ₹50 lakh crore by March 2027, creating significant room for growth-stage lenders to capture.
According to Lentra, many emerging NBFCs possess strong market potential but are held back by fragmented technology systems, legacy processes, and evolving regulatory requirements. The introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 has further sharpened the need for secure, compliant, and customer-centric digital lending infrastructure across the sector.
The Growth Alliance Program is designed specifically for NBFCs targeting ₹1,000 crore and above in AUM, offering an affordable and scalable digital lending platform that covers loan origination, intelligent onboarding, credit decisioning, underwriting, disbursement, and loan servicing. The platform also carries built-in compliance capabilities aligned with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations and the DPDP Act.
By bringing enterprise-grade technology within accessible reach, Lentra aims to help growth-stage NBFCs improve operational efficiency, strengthen governance, reduce compliance risks, and accelerate expansion without the disruption of migrating to new systems during periods of rapid growth.
Commenting on the launch, Ankur Handa, Chief Business Officer, Lentra, said the company believes enabling more lenders with affordable digital infrastructure will strengthen financial inclusion by helping NBFCs scale responsibly, reach underserved borrowers, and build resilient, future-ready lending businesses.
With digital transformation becoming a strategic priority across India’s financial services sector, Lentra’s Growth Alliance Program seeks to bridge the technology gap for emerging lenders and support the next phase of India’s expanding NBFC ecosystem.
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