IIFL Finance has taken a strategic step to manage its asset portfolio by offloading distressed commercial real estate loans to an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) in the first quarter of FY25. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to address and mitigate the impact of stressed assets on its balance sheet.

The transfer of these troubled loans is expected to improve IIFL Finance?s financial health and enhance its operational efficiency. By shifting these high-risk assets to an ARC, the company aims to streamline its focus on more profitable and stable ventures, thereby strengthening its overall financial position.

This decision reflects a growing trend among financial institutions to offload non-performing assets to specialised entities that can better manage and recover value from distressed assets. It is also seen as a proactive measure to safeguard the company?s financial stability and maintain investor confidence.

The impact of this transaction is anticipated to be positive, allowing IIFL Finance to better allocate resources and concentrate on its core business areas while leaving the resolution of stressed assets to experts in asset reconstruction.