TFCIL Expands Horizons: Pioneering Solar and Real Estate Financing in Tourism

Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited (TFCIL) is broadening its lending portfolio, focusing on hospitality, real estate, and MSME solar financing. Aiming for ₹2,000 crore in disbursements by FY26, TFCIL is diversifying from hospitality to more real estate and MSME projects, emphasizing sustainability and cost efficiency.

The Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited (TFCIL) is set to significantly diversify its lending portfolio, with Managing Director & CEO Anoop Bali announcing a strategic focus on hospitality, real estate, and MSME solar financing. The company targets ₹2,000 crore in disbursements for the fiscal year 2026, responding to robust demand in hotel and real estate funding.

Bali indicated that while hospitality will remain TFCIL's core focus, the current exposure of approximately 65% will be reduced to 50% by fiscal year 2027. This shift will be achieved by increasing participation in real estate and MSME lending, thus supporting the tourism ecosystem more broadly.

Additionally, TFCIL is advancing its MSME solar financing and considering a tourism-focused Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), promoting green energy adoption across its portfolio. The company's solar strategy specifically targets installations across hotels, resorts, and other tourism-related MSMEs, advocating for sustainability and cost effectiveness.

(With inputs from agencies.)