SSMFS has established strong and sustained partnerships with leading banks to facilitate credit linkage for Women Self Help Groups. These partnerships have enabled significant financial inclusion and economic empowerment in rural Tamil Nadu.
SSMFS has maintained a long-standing partnership with HDFC Bank since 2006. The bank has provided SHG credit linkage exceeding ₹80 Crores, enabling thousands of women to access formal financial services for livelihood and enterprise development.
ICICI Bank has been a key partner since 2012, providing substantial credit support to SHGs linked through SSMFS. The partnership has facilitated SHG credit linkage exceeding ₹120 Crores, significantly expanding access to institutional credit for rural women.
SSMFS maintains a professional and transparent relationship with banking partners. The organization provides comprehensive support to SHGs including credit appraisal, documentation, loan application facilitation, and post-disbursement monitoring.