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It provides tailored funding and business support, with a loan portfolio exceeding Rs 8,000 crore, an AA credit rating, and 99% ownership by the Government of Kerala.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"}]},{"header":"Identity","sections":[{"key":"mission","label":"Mission","shape":"text","content":"To strengthen MSMEs, accelerate industrial development, support entrepreneurship, and promote sustainable business growth across Kerala through financial assistance and development services.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"website","label":"Website","shape":"text","content":"https://kfc.org","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"voice_tone","label":"Voice & tone","shape":"text","content":"Professional, supportive, transparent, and growth-oriented.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"founded","label":"Founded","shape":"text","content":"1953","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"parent_ownership","label":"Parent ownership","shape":"text","content":"99% owned by the Government of Kerala.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"}]},{"header":"Offerings","sections":[{"key":"problem_solved","label":"Problem solved","shape":"text","content":"Provides accessible capital, financial assistance, guarantees, working capital, and expert support to help businesses start, modernize, expand, diversify, execute contracts, and sustain operations.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"core_capabilities","label":"Core capabilities","shape":"text","content":"Term loans and short-term loans\nWorking capital and revolving fund loans\nStartup, MSME, tourism, agro-processing, infrastructure, and contractor financing\nLoan guarantees, letters of guarantee, and solvency certificates\nBill discounting\nConsultancy services\nBusiness and organizational training\nCorporate insurance agency services","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"products","label":"Products / SKUs","shape":"text","content":"KFC Agro-based MSME Loan Scheme (KAMs)\nLoC Scheme for MSMEs\nContractor Loan Schemes\nModernisation, Upgradation, Expansion and Diversification loans\nStartup Kerala comprehensive financing scheme\nChief Minister’s Entrepreneurship Development Programme (CMEDP) Edition III\nLetter of Guarantee Scheme\nKFC–CUB Working Capital Loan Scheme","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"pricing","label":"Pricing","shape":"text","content":"Interest rates are advertised as starting from 6% for eligible MSME schemes. Startup Kerala rates start from 6.6%. Loans are available up to Rs 100 crore, with repayment terms of up to 10 years; specific schemes have different limits and terms.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"}]},{"header":"Audience","sections":[{"key":"target_industry","label":"Target industry","shape":"text","content":"Financial services and industrial development, with a focus on MSMEs, startups, tourism, agro-processing, infrastructure, government contracting, and fisheries.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"customer_base","label":"Customer base","shape":"text","content":"MSMEs, startups, entrepreneurs, agro-based enterprises, tourism businesses, government contractors, industrial units, infrastructure projects, and other enterprises across Kerala.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"icp","label":"Ideal customer profile","shape":"text","content":"Kerala-based startups, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, contractors, and industrial businesses seeking loans, working capital, guarantees, modernization funding, or business development support.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"use_cases","label":"Use cases","shape":"text","content":"Financing startup productisation, commercialization, and scaling\nFunding agricultural and agro-based MSMEs\nExecuting contracts and fulfilling work orders\nDiscounting bills and receivables\nAcquiring machinery, equipment, vehicles, or fishing vessels\nModernizing, upgrading, expanding, or diversifying industrial units\nMeeting working capital requirements\nObtaining bank guarantees and letters of credit","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"},{"key":"customer_outcomes","label":"Customer outcomes","shape":"text","content":"Access to loans of up to Rs 100 crore\nCompetitive interest rates starting from 6% for eligible schemes\nCollateral-free loans up to Rs 200 lakh for MSMEs and startups whenever possible\nFlexible repayment terms of up to 10 years\nMoratorium periods of up to 3 years on applicable financing\nIn-principle loan clearance within 7 days\nTransparent procedures with no hidden charges\nFinancial support for enterprise expansion and industrial growth","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kfc.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.747497+00:00"}]}],"last_refreshed_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:33.862936+00:00","last_changed_at":"2026-11-07T06:43:34.051068+00:00","claim_url":"https://app.optimly.ai/sign-up?claim=a19e5b67-eb92-4006-ac52-f1b0daa50b7c"}