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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 ...- Regional curbs dampen microfin revival in South India as biz looks upTamil Nadu saw a 2.3% quarter-on-quarter squeeze in the state's microfinance outstanding portfolio to Rs 38,900 cr at the end of March, whi...
- IDFC First Bank receives Rs 514.82 crore insurance payout on microfinance defaults, expects full provision write-backIDFC First Bank has successfully secured a substantial allocation of over Rs 500 crore from the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units. This...
- Bernstein says Aadhar Housing, Home First, other housing stocks can rally up to 34%. Here are 3 reasons whyBernstein sees a significant rally potential of up to 34% in affordable housing finance stocks like Home First Finance and Aptus Value Hous...
- Over-leveraged borrowers put Rs 15,800 crore microfinance portfolio at riskMicrofinance has become a double-edged sword, with substantial debt levels amassing to about ₹15,800 crore among borrowers juggling multipl...
- 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...
- Arohan Financial plans to file for IPO within a monthMicrofinance firm Arohan Financial Services is preparing to file for a ₹1,400-crore IPO within a month, aiming for a ₹600 crore primary iss...
- Arohan Financial Services in final lap to file DRHP for Rs 1400 crore IPOArohan Financial Services plans a Rs 1,400 crore IPO, combining fresh issue and OFS, amid improving microfinance sector conditions. With be...
- Credit penetration among women rise 5-fold to Rs 76 lakh crore between 2017 and 2025Women borrowers have seen a significant five-fold increase in credit access, reaching Rs 76 lakh crore by 2025. This represents 26% of all ...
- View: Rupee at 100 will be a harsh check on India’s ambitionsRupee fall: In a serious twist, India's currency is on a steep decline, echoing previous economic upheavals. A mix of global influences and...
- Rupee at 100 will be a harsh check on India’s ambitionsIndia's rupee has hit record lows, exacerbated by Middle East conflict and domestic economic fragilities. The Reserve Bank of India's curre...
- Microfinance sector back on track with higher-value loansThe microfinance market saw growth in February. The total loan book reached Rs 3.29 lakh cr. Loan disbursements increased. Portfolio qualit...
- Overleveraged borrowers in microfinance down by halfThe microfinance arena is experiencing a noteworthy transformation, as the strain of overleveraged borrowers lessens significantly. Current...
- Overleveraged borrowers in microfinance down by a halfThe microfinance sector is prioritizing asset quality stabilization and cautious credit expansion, implementing guardrails like limiting le...
- Three-lenders cap makes micro borrowers fall in lineBorrowing by vulnerable economic groups is changing. The number of borrowers with many lenders decreased significantly. This reflects stric...
- Three-lender cap rule for microfinance from April 1, further stress likely in short termFrom April 1, microfinance lenders are set to cap borrowers' access to a maximum of three lenders, aiming to prevent overleveraging. This r...
- Tightening microfinance loan norms to defuse risk for overleveraged borrowers: S&P Global RatingsStricter regulations and underwriting standards in the Indian microfinance sector are expected to slow down growth for lenders while reduci...
- Overleveraged borrowers bring in big default risks, RBI warnsThe Reserve Bank of India warns of potential risks as nearly half of credit card and personal loan borrowers also have mortgages or vehicle...
- Banks to follow microloan code to cut risksMaximum 3 lenders can give loans to a single borrower; amount capped at Rs 60k under joint liability group rules
- Micro loan providers including banks to follow model business code“When implemented, the whole issue of over-leveraging can be addressed,” said MFIN chief executive Ratna Vishwanathan. “We are pushing it a...
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