About Us

Capital Trust was established in 1985 by eminent bankers and industry professionals. Mr. K.R. Puri Ex Governor Reserve Bank of India and Mr. H.S. Beg Ex Chief Justice of India were two of the first professionals to join the firm.

Since inception, Capital Trust Ltd. had been engaged in hire-purchasing and leasing of plant and machinery, office equipment and two wheelers.  In May 2008, however, Capital Trust shifted its business strategy to focus exclusively on microfinance activities from hire-purchase and lease of two wheelers, plant and machinery and office equipment to businesses and consumers. The company has also been representing foreign banks in India who do not have branches or representative offices in India.

Capital Trust was incorporated with initial capital of INR 4 million. The Company had its first Public Issue of 6.0 million in December 1985, which was oversubscribed.  The Company came out with a Rights Issue, Right cum public issue in 1992 and 1994.  The current Managing Director along with his associated company increased their equity ownership in July 2009 from 39% to 69% in Capital Trust by repurchasing from other major shareholders. The purchase triggered a Public Offering and in October, 2009 for 1.5 million shares, out of which only 6.27 % shares were offered for sale by the shareholders.

The Company is currently listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and has over 5,000 shareholders. Its current market capitalization is INR 500 million as of  March 31, 2010 with a market price of INR 60. The Company’s floating stock is 31% and ownership interest is 69%. Average daily volume in the Company’s stock has ranged from 5,000 to 14,000 shares.

The Company has been experiencing rapid growth from its microfinance initiative. The Company reached break-even in the very first year of implementing the micro finance strategy.

Capital Trust Vision

Capital Trust aims to provide financial loans to women with a vision of reducing poverty and empowering the poor to be economically self-reliant.