Unveiling opportunities: Exploring India’s leasing landscape

FICCI & PWC have jointly released a report on leasing finance in India “Unveiling opportunities: Exploring India’s leasing landscape. This report highlights the potential of leasing in fostering economic growth, particularly for MSMEs and small enterprises. It also emphasizes the role of leasing in achieving the goals of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives. The report also points out that the leasing industry in India is undergoing a transformation, with new players entering the market, diversification of asset classes, and a growing understanding of the benefits of leasing as a financing tool for businesses.

This report underscores the significant potential for growth in the Indian leasing market, which is still at a nascent stage compared to more developed markets like Germany, Australia, Japan, the UK, and the US. Regulatory reforms, such as the introduction of GST in 2017, have been pivotal for the leasing industry in India. It’s an exciting time for the leasing industry in India, with numerous opportunities for innovation and growth.

This paper is a step towards documenting the leasing finance industry's aspirations while working with regulatory authorities to shape policies to increase leasing adoption.