The Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) was established in 1948 to provide medium and long-term financing to industry. It provides loans, subscribes to debentures, and provides guarantees to industrial companies. IFCI also underwrites securities and has subsidiaries that assist with financing. The Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) was established in 1955 to develop small and medium private industries and was later merged with ICICI Bank. State Financial Corporations (SFCs) promote small and medium industries in each state and provide loans, underwrite shares, and guarantee other loans for industrial development.