Dharani Finance Limited (DFL), promoted by the PGP Group of Companies was incorporated as Public Limited Company on May 10, 1990 and obtained the Certificate of Commencement of Business on June 25, 1990. The company is primarily engaged in the business of providing Hire Purchase finance, Lease Finance and other financial services like Bills Discounting.

The entity was promoted by the PGP Group. The Group was promoted by Dr. Palani G.Periasamy. Dharani Cements Limited, Dharani Sugars & Chemicals Limited, Pallava Hotels Corporation Limited and PGP International (India) are the group companies of Dharani finance. The company does not have any subsidiaries. 2001 - CARE has downgraded the rating assigned to the FD programme of Dharani Finance Ltd. from BB- to B.