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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...26 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST- 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...12 May, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
- 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...07 May, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- 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...17 Apr, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
- 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...16 Apr, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- 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 ...13 Apr, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- 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...04 Apr, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
- 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...03 Apr, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
- 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...30 Mar, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
- Overleveraged borrowers in microfinance down by halfThe microfinance arena is experiencing a noteworthy transformation, as the strain of overleveraged borrowers lessens significantly. Current...24 Nov, 2025, 09.04 AM IST
- Overleveraged borrowers in microfinance down by a halfThe microfinance sector is prioritizing asset quality stabilization and cautious credit expansion, implementing guardrails like limiting le...24 Nov, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
- 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...19 Aug, 2025, 12.07 AM IST
- Asset quality stress in MFI sector expected to persist in H1 FY26: ReportAsset quality stress in the NBFC-MFI sector surged in FY2025 due to borrower overleveraging, sociopolitical disruptions, and operational ch...15 Jul, 2025, 09.57 PM IST
- Ind-Ra downgrades FY26 outlook for microfin companiesThe sector-specific headwinds are expected to inflate operational and credit costs for microfinanciers in the medium term, Ind-Ra said. The...08 Jan, 2025, 06.15 AM IST
- 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...31 Dec, 2024, 12.22 AM IST
- 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 rules05 May, 2017, 11.34 AM IST
- 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...04 May, 2017, 09.36 PM IST
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