Description

Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), an Indian non-banking financial institution, dedicates its services to the nation's power sector, providing a comprehensive range of financial products, advisory support, and related solutions. The company's extensive fund-based offerings include guidelines and direct funding for solar, wind, and grid-connected solar thermal power generation projects, as well as private sector independent transmission ventures. PFC supplies various lending mechanisms such as takeout financing, asset acquisition, bridge loans, corporate loans, and both short-term and long-term project loans. It further supports the sector through buyer's lines of credit, financing for power purchases via exchanges, and funding for energy-saving initiatives, fuel supply infrastructure, and equipment manufacturers. Additional services comprise debt refinancing – including prepayment options for solar/wind projects and for commissioned projects with supplementary corporate loans for expansion or acquisition – along with lease financing for equipment and wind power projects, and lines of credit for coal imports. PFC also establishes policies for equity investment in power projects, debt underwriting, and offers grants or interest-free loans for studies and consultancies, alongside financial assistance to distribution franchisees. Complementing its direct funding, PFC delivers non-fund-based solutions such as guarantees, letters of comfort, and credit enhancement policies. The company also extends its expertise through non-fund-based consultancy services. Founded in 1986, Power Finance Corporation Limited is headquartered in New Delhi, India.