Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd before acquiring small bank license, operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Equitas Holding Ltd. The holding entity started its operations in 2007 in the microfinance segment & diversified into vehicle & housing finance in 2011. Also entered into SME & LAP in 2013. It merged with the other two subsidiaries named Equitas Microfinance Ltd & Equitas Housing Finance Ltd & formed a bank. After receiving a license in Sept 2016 the company commenced operations under Equitas small finance Bank.