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Credit flow to bottom tier slows as microfinance lenders turn to safer borrowers: SIDBI-EquifaxCredit access for bottom-of-the-pyramid borrowers in India has slowed as microfinance lenders turn cautious after two years of asset qualit...- HFCs emerge stronger after FY26 stress, asset quality recovers sharply; sector better placed for FY27: ReportHousing finance companies have emerged stronger after facing challenges. Asset quality has improved significantly. Loan growth is picking u...
- Microfinance market reports a small rise in early stage delinquencyMicrofinance loan defaults in the early stages increased in April. However, loans facing later stage defaults showed improvement. The overa...
- Jefferies initiates coverage on Poonawalla Fincorp with Buy rating. Why are analysts bullish?Jefferies has initiated coverage on Poonawalla Fincorp with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 490. The brokerage sees strong growth pot...
- Retail loan stress is the new growth driver for ARCsDuring 2025-26, ARCs acquired stressed debt worth more than Rs 2 lakh cr, comprising Rs 1.5 lakh cr of corporate loans and Rs 50,000 cr of ...
- Banks flag bad loans, rising fraud in SHGsBanks are flagging increased fraud and loan defaults within self-help groups. To combat this, lenders are suggesting mandatory unique regis...
- Harassed by loan recovery agents? Know your legal rights and 6 steps to fight backBorrowers struggling with debt often face harassment from recovery agents through abusive calls, threats, public shaming, and unauthorised ...
- 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...
- 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...
- Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
- Top gold loan companies expand bullion holdings to record levels in FY26India's top gold loan firms, Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance, and IIFL Finance, collectively hold a record 334 tonnes of gold. This amo...
- Bank stocks gain on softer bond yieldsBanking stocks rallied on Monday, led by public sector lenders, as a dip in government bond yields improved sentiment. The Bank Nifty and N...
- Delinquency vs default: Know the difference and how they affect your credit score and borrowing abilityIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
- Gold loans rise 50% to Rs 19 lakh crore in FY26Gold jewellery loans have seen a massive 50 percent jump year-on-year, reaching ₹19 lakh crore. This makes it the fastest growing retail lo...
- Credit at the tap: The opportunities and risks of India’s digital lending boomIndia's digital lending is rapidly transforming credit access, with mobile apps now disbursing significant loan volumes, especially to youn...
- 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...
- Muthoot Microfin grew 13% when the industry shrank 20%; CEO explains what's nextMuthoot Microfin defied industry decline, growing assets by over 13%. The company improved its loan repayment rates and reduced bad loans. ...
- 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...
- Off the tough route to loan recoveryA recent video from Pune shows loan recovery agents using force against a borrower. This incident reveals problems within Indian banks. Ban...
- 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...
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