Gold loans power Small Finance Banks' growth as microfinance asset quality weakensSmall Finance Banks are shifting focus to secured loans like gold loans. This move aims to stabilize their financial health and earnings. T...
11 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Muthoot Microfin plans to cut risk by bringing down group micro loan share to 60% by 2030, says CEO Sadaf SayeedMuthoot Microfin is shifting focus from unsecured loans to business diversification. The company aims to reduce its microfinance asset shar...
07 May, 2026, 11.19 PM 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
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...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
RBL Bank Q4 Results: Profit soars 233% YoY to Rs 230 croreRBL Bank reported a significant three-fold surge in net profit for the fourth quarter, reaching Rs 230 crore, driven by robust business exp...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
FIIs pull out another $2 billion from bank stocks. Are financials most hated now?Brokerages remain constructive on banks despite near-term headwinds. Prabhudas Lilladher flags NIM pressure, slowing retail credit and macr...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.14 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
Small finance banks make it big on micro revivalSmall finance banks in India have concluded fiscal year 2026 with robust business growth. These lenders experienced higher-than-average loa...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.56 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
Microfinance lenders now give bigger loans to existing borrowersIndia's microfinance sector is seeing a significant shift. Lenders are now offering larger loans to existing customers with good repayment ...
17 Mar, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
Microfinance in revival mode; MFIs, private banks expand business in JanuaryThe microfinance sector is consolidating after a period of stress. Private banks and NBFC-MFIs have increased their lending portfolios. Whi...
26 Feb, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Cutting risk cuts microfin's portfolio, recovery likely next fiscalMicrofinance loan portfolios have been declining since April 2024, according to industry leaders. This trend began after reaching a high of...
12 Feb, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Kotak Mahindra Bank revamps microfinance play, cuts JLG exposure amid cyclical stressKotak Mahindra Bank is restructuring its microfinance portfolio, significantly reducing joint liability group (JLG) loans to focus on indiv...
17 Dec, 2025, 12.39 AM IST
Microfinance portfolio contracts further to Rs 3.59 lakh crIndia's microfinance market experienced a contraction, with the gross loan portfolio declining to Rs 3.59 lakh crore in June 2025. Lenders ...
14 Aug, 2025, 11.32 AM IST
Microfinance sector sees equity, borrowing and loan book shrink in FY25NBFC-MFIs saw their equity shrink 1.8% and debt funding drop 36% in FY25 amid tightened lending by banks and investors. Loan portfolios als...
11 Jun, 2025, 05.47 PM IST
Microfin in major crisis with near-2x NPA surge; Joint-liability lending model on shaky groundIndia's microfinance sector is facing a severe crisis as delinquency rates have surged, with gross NPAs reaching 16% in FY25. This rise has...
30 Apr, 2025, 09.05 AM IST