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Annapurna Finance Private Limited is a non-banking financial company based in Bhubaneswar, India, that specializes in providing microfinance services primarily to women and low-income households in rural and semi-urban areas. The company focuses on income generation loans for self-help groups and joint liability groups, offering financing for agricultural activities, micro enterprises, and various business needs. Additionally, it provides housing finance for home construction and renovation, as well as loans tailored for individuals with disabilities and the financially excluded. Annapurna Finance also supports initiatives for safe water and sanitation, dairy development, and solar energy, while offering credit-linked insurance to its clients. Originally founded as Annapurna Microfinance in 2009, the company changed its name in 2018 to reflect its broader mission of facilitating economic empowerment and integrating underserved populations into the formal financial system.

Electronica Finance Limited is a prominent non-banking financial company based in Pune, India, founded in 1990. The company specializes in asset financing and hire purchase services, offering a diverse range of loan products including machinery loans, business loans, working capital demand loans, industrial property loans, loans against properties, and emerging enterprise loans. Electronica Finance also provides specialized financial products such as rooftop solar loans and restart loans, which assist businesses in managing working capital, acquiring raw materials, and settling vendor bills. With 33 branches across the country, the company is well-positioned to cater to various sectors and support clients with tailored financial solutions. Electronica Finance operates as a subsidiary of Mugdha Investment & Finance Pvt. Ltd.

Fishpeople Seafood is a food production company that specializes in providing grocery retail, and sustainable seafood. The company is a dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and is disrupting the seafood industry status quo by introducing innovative and sustainable seafood products. Fishpeople Seafood was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Ujjivan Financial Services Limited, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, specializes in providing a comprehensive range of financial services aimed at economically active poor individuals in urban and semi-urban areas. The company offers a variety of products, including micro and rural finance, housing loans, personal and vehicle loans, and loans for micro and small businesses. Additionally, Ujjivan provides group and individual insurance products. Its subsidiary, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited, was established in 2016 and focuses on serving financially unserved and underserved segments through banking products, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and an array of loan offerings such as agricultural, educational, and personal loans. Ujjivan operates a significant network of banking outlets and ATMs, reflecting its commitment to financial inclusion in India.