Since its establishment in 1968, Agricultural Finance Corporation Limited (AFC) has grown into one of the largest Agricultural Consultancy Organisations in India, and from 1978, it has extended its consultancy operations internationally.

As a consortium of Commercial Banks, AFC's prime objective has been to help banks participate increasingly in the financing of agriculture and rural development in the country. Promoted by the Indian Banks' Association with an authorised capital of Rs 1000 million and subscribed and paid up capital of Rs 100 million, AFC's membership consists of thirty five commercial banks, sixteen nationalised banks and seven foreign banks.

The Board of Directors of AFC include Chairmen and Managing Directors of major public and private sector banks, Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), nominees of the Government of India from the Ministry of Agriculture, Finance and the Planning Commission, Experts in Agriculture, Rural Development and other related areas and a whole-time Managing Director. One among the experts is currently the elected Chairman of the Board.

To ensure high standards in Agricultural Consultancy Services, AFC deploys professional expertise of high calibre qualified to offer the best in Agricultural Consultancy, when called upon to identify, formulate and/ or appraise development projects, conduct survey and take up research studies.

As a result, AFC's activities are finely tuned for present and future needs of agriculture and rural development in India and abroad.

Registered Office : Dhanraj Mahal, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, MUMBAI - 400 001.

Tel : 022 - 2028 924 FAX : 022 - 202 8966

AFC Document generated by K S Balaji (SRO) on May 23, 1999