National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Overview
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is India's apex development financial institution (DFI), fully owned by the Government of India. Established by an Act of Parliament, its mission is to promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development. NABARD's key functions include refinancing banks and financial institutions that provide rural credit, supervising regional rural and cooperative banks, and financing rural infrastructure. It also engages in direct investment activities through a dedicated Department of Subsidiaries and Strategic Investments and a venture capital subsidiary, NABVENTURES Ltd., which manages alternative investment funds. As of March 31, 2024, the bank's total balance sheet size was ₹9.1 lakh crore (approximately $109 billion USD).
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
nabard.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online PSB Loans Limited | Apr 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited | Dec 2002 | Corporate Funding | Lead |
| Altersage Innovations Private Limited | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| AgriVijay | May 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Hesa | Oct 2021 | Grant | Lead |
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Key People
shilbhadra harshvardhan Bhardwaj
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development based?
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
When was National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development founded?
Founding year information for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development have?
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Online PSB Loans Limited, Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited, Altersage Innovations Private Limited, AgriVijay, Hesa.
What was National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development's most recent investment shown here?
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Online PSB Loans Limited in 2025.
What sectors does National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development focus on?
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development focuses on FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development focus on?
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development typically invests at the MultiStage stage.