Why Waste Management Companies Need Smarter Loans?
Waste management companies are essential to India’s environmental and urban infrastructure. They operate across waste collection, transport, segregation, composting, recycling, and regulatory reporting—functions that never stop. Despite this, access to formal credit remains a persistent challenge. The problem is not business viability but misaligned credit assessment. Traditional lending models are optimised for inventory-led businesses, not service-driven, contract-based infrastructure operations. Understanding the Lending Gap A recycling or waste processing unit invests heavily upfront in land, vehicles, and machinery. Revenue flows through contracts with municipalities or corporates, often with milestone-based billing and extended approval cycles. When lenders focus only on monthly bank balances or invoice speed, they miss the bigger picture. Six Structural Challenges Holding Back Funding Uneven Bank Statements: Lumpy inflows due to approval cycles mask stable operation...