AFC India Ltd. (formerly Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd.), is a multi-disciplinary cross-functional development organization providing consulting, advisory and implementation support for agriculture, rural development and other strategic socio-economic sectors in India.
Established way back in the year 1968, AFC is wholly owned by Commercial Banks, NABARD and EXIM Bank.AFC is a Deemed Government Company under Section 139 (5) and 139 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and its accounts are audited by Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG). AFC is also accredited with ISO 9001-2015.
With a legacy of over 50 years maintaining its forte in various sub-sectors of agriculture, rural development and socio-economic development, AFC has now repositioned itself as a specialized cross-functional Consulting Organization in line with its Vision & Mission.
The Portfolio of AFC now comprises of the following "Niche" Thematic Verticals:
AFC is governed by an illustrious Board of Directors comprising of High Level Officials from Development Financial Institutions (NABARD, EXIM Bank); Public Sector Banks besides eminent experts from the field of Agriculture, Rural Development and Finance.
AFC's Management Team comprises of High level officials with vast experience in various sectors and working together to reposition AFC as a specialized cross-functional Consulting Organization.
AFC Foundation was set up by AFC India Limited in the year 2007 under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 as a non-profit organization to address the multifaceted development challenges of the country. It aims to empower the most vulnerable categories in India to break out of the bondage of poverty through education and entrepreneurship. The credo of the organization is to disrupt poverty and catalyze social & economic change in India.
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