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IndusInd Bank faces fresh whistleblower allegationsThe new complaint alleges insider trading by Samir Agarwal, former zonal head of eastern India at IndusInd Bank, manipulation of financial ...
MFI portfolio dips 9 pc in April on private banks' cautious stance: ReportIn what can bring some cheer to the industry battling a host of challenges on asset quality for over a year, assets unpaid for over 30 days...
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
IT sector a contrarian opportunity at current valuations: Aditya ShahAditya Shah of Hercules Advisors identifies power, banking, chemicals, and real estate as promising sectors for long-term growth amidst glo...
Select SFBs and MFI players positioned for earnings upside: Rajiv MehtaNon-banking financial companies are demonstrating early resilience, with collections holding firm across key segments like vehicle finance ...
Geopolitical tensions keep markets nervous despite strong earnings: Dipan MehtaGeopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran crisis, are overshadowing strong corporate earnings, according to Dipan Mehta. While India Inc...
Bandhan Bank targets 15% credit growth and ROA of 1.5% in FY27 as asset quality improvesBandhan Bank is showing signs of recovery, with its Managing Director and CEO highlighting a repaired balance sheet and cautious optimism f...
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...
MFIs in Karnataka may face fresh recovery challengesThe Karnataka government plans to introduce an ordinance to regulate microfinance recovery practices due to concerns over coercive loan rec...
CreditAccess Grameen shares slide 5% as Goldman Sachs maintains sell rating, sees further downside of 37%Shares of CreditAccess Grameen dropped 5.1% after Goldman Sachs maintained a ‘sell’ rating, citing liquidity pressures and increasing delin...
Microfinance business shrinks in Q2 as delinquency rates surgeThe microfinance industry contracted in Q2 FY25 with delinquency rates on loans rising to 4.3 per cent in September 2024. Borrowers with mu...
Microfinance isn't small, it's mightyIndia's microfinance industry, crucial for financial inclusion and rural development, has grown despite challenges like demonetisation and ...
Microfinance industry stands its ground with flat Y-o-Y growth: ReportThe industry disbursed loans worth Rs 25,808 crore during April-June 2021 quarter registering a Y-o-Y growth of 300% by value and 209% by v...
Manoj Kumar Nambiar re-elected as MFIN chairpersonHe is currently with the Aavishkaar Group as the managing director of Arohan Financial Services Ltd. He joined MFIN board in 2013 and was a...
Microfinance to double lending in 5 years: Muhammad YunusThe industry grew at over 40% in FY2019 with its loan portfolio reaching Rs 178,552 crore at the end of March 2019, according to the Sa-Dha...
Feet on the street: The golden rule of Microfinance“Microfinance" has steadily evolved from 1970s when organisations such as “Grameen Bank” of Bangladesh pioneered by Prof. Muhammad Yunus ga...
Microfinance industry back on growth path: ReportWith the industry seeing better growth prospects, companies like SKS Microfinace are expected to benefit, Karvy Stock Broking said.
MFIs may challenge HC ruling; see 40 pc growth in FY 2013The Microfinance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Bill is expected to cover all MFIs, including the smaller ones.
- HC dismisses petitions against AP MFI Act, state unlikely to repeal Act
The AP state High Court on Monday dismissed MFIs' petitions challenging the AP Microfinance Act.
- Malegam report unlikely to end MFIs' woes in AP
Malegam may have submitted the report on microfinance regulations, but their agony won't just end, thanks to the Andhra Pradesh government ...