PFC is a Nav-Ratna PSU it was set up in 1986 as a Financial Institution dedicated to Power Sector financing and committed to the integrated development of the power and associated sectors. The Corporation is registered as a Non-Banking Financial Company with the Reserve Bank of India.

PFC's product portfolio comprise of Financial Products and Services like Project Term Loan, Equipment Lease Financing, Discounting of Bills, Short Term Loan, and Consultancy Services etc. for various Power projects in Generation, Transmission, and Distribution sector as well as for Renovation & Modernization of existing power projects.

There are 8 efficient H.R professionals.Manpower strength of the corporation is 375

PFC received “Global HR Excellence Awards 2011” in the category of “Institution Building Award” during “World HRD Congress 2011” held at Mumbai in 2011. Power Finance Corporation Ltd. has been conferred with 4th KPMG Infrastructure Today Award 2011 in the category of 'Special Recognition for Contribution to the Power Sector over 25 Years.