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Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...- Credit guarantee scheme for MFI 2.0 gets extensionThe Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 has been extended. This extension will last until August or until guarantees ...
- Govt extends validity of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions upto August 31The Finance Ministry has extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 until August 31, 2026, or until Rs 20,000 c...
- Credit guarantee scheme for MFIs still stuck in low gearBanks have received an aggregate loan demand of Rs 10,000-12,500 crore under the scheme, according to people familiar with the matter. Whil...
- Microfinance NPAs may edge up in FY27 as write-off practices normalise: CareEdgeForecasts for FY27 suggest a modest rise in bad loans for microfinance institutions, a development stemming from the adjustments following ...
- Non-banks increase microfinance share amid muted demandThe overall microfinance gross loan portfolio stood at ₹3.34 lakh crore at the end of April, down from ₹3.39 lakh crore a month ago, said t...
- MFIs bounce back after 7 quarters of contraction and write-offsIndia's microfinance sector shows a strong rebound. The loan portfolio expanded significantly in the March quarter. This marks a recovery a...
- Microfinance sector returns to growth after 11 quarters of contraction, loan portfolio rises 5.3%The microfinance sector has turned a corner, showing growth in the January-March period. This follows a period of contraction and write-off...
- As costs remain high, MFIs raise ratesMicrofinance lending rates are rising for the poorest borrowers. This is happening despite a government credit guarantee scheme designed to...
- Credit guarantee scheme unlikely to benefit lower rated MFIsA new credit guarantee scheme aims to boost lending to microfinance firms. However, banks remain cautious. They will prioritize financially...
- Government unveils Rs 20000 crore credit guarantee plan for MFIsThe government has announced an ambitious Rs 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme targeting microfinance institutions, a lifeline for those...
- Microfin lenders mull dedicated special-purpose funding bodyMicrofinance lenders in India are considering setting up a dedicated funding institution to provide a consistent stream of long-term financ...
- Indian microfinance sector seeks a dedicated funding institution in line with Bangladesh modelThe small and medium-sized microfinance lenders more than often struggle to mobilise funds while banks are generally more liberal in openin...
- Do away with GST on services by microfinance companies: Industry's Budget wish-listHighlighting the key demands, Sa-Dhan Executive Director P Satish said, "MFIs (microfinance institutions) offer different services to the m...
- HC dismisses petitions against AP MFI Act, state unlikely to repeal ActThe AP state High Court on Monday dismissed MFIs' petitions challenging the AP Microfinance Act.
- Commercial MFIs can make markets work for the poorThe role of fully-commercial, profit-seeking institutions in providing such microfinance loans remains controversial.
- Fund-starved microfin cos get $8-m Grameen Foundation lifelineThe foundation’s financial guarantee may prompt reluctant banks to extend loans.
- Cheaper funding sources can help reduce microfin int ratesIndia's microfinance veterans have said that cheaper sources of funding can further bring down the rates charged by microfinance institutio...
- After Andhra ordinance, Centre may frame policy to regulate MFIsThe Andhra Pradesh government issued the controversial ordinance to regulate microfinance institutions despite the central government’s ple...
- Foreign investors dial microfinance in IndiaAbout 15 international and national investors will set up shop at the conference to interact with the MFIs, scheduled next week.
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