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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 ...- Private banks favoured over PSUs as macro headwinds cloud near-term outlook: Digant HariaMarket expert Digant Haria notes strong corporate earnings but rising macroeconomic uncertainty. Private sector banks appear better positio...
- 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...
- 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...
- As India grows richer, banks will have to adjust to thinner margins: Indian Bank CEOIndian Bank's chief Binod Kumar expects interest rates to rise and net interest margins to fall as India develops. He plans to raise capita...
- 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...
- 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...
- Microfinance stress under control, deposit rates likely to remain unchanged: V Vaidyanathan, IDFC First BankIDFC First Bank will not raise deposit rates soon after recent cuts. The bank is focusing on growth in mortgage, vehicle, and consumer loan...
- 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...
- CreditAccess Grameen looks to scale down microfinance growth, says MD & CEO Ganesh NarayananCreditAccess Grameen, a leading NBFC-MFI, is shifting focus from microfinance to secured lending like home loans. The company aims to becom...
- Guardrails for MFIs need to continueIn a recent advisory, Sa-Dhan, a key player in the microfinance arena, underscores the necessity of upholding lending standards for financi...
- Sa-Dhan backs continued microfinance guardrails, suggests RBI steering panelSa-Dhan, a microfinance self-regulator, recommends maintaining lending guardrails for bottom-of-the-pyramid customers. These rules aim to p...
- Slice eyes $50-100 million funding at lower valuation, sharpens digital bank pitchThe small finance bank has held discussions with VC funds and other investors at a time when fintech sector has come under increasing regul...
- ETMarkets Smart Talk | Financials, IT turn attractive; microfinance seen as turnaround bet: Niraj KumarIndian stock markets are presenting new chances for investors. Financial and IT sectors are looking attractive. Microfinance is seen as a t...
- Corporate credit profile resilient in FY26 with higher rating upgrades: ICRAIndian companies showed strong financial health in 2025-26. Rating upgrades outnumbered downgrades, indicating robust balance sheets and st...
- Enabling sustainable and inclusive growth: Standard Chartered’s strategic commitment to India’s ambitious agendaStandard Chartered has mobilised over USD1 billion for India's microfinance and NBFC sectors. P.D. Singh, CEO for India and South Asia, exp...
- Government unveils Rs 20000 crore credit guarantee plan for MFIsThe government has announced an ambitious Rs 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme targeting microfinance institutions, a lifeline for those...
- MFIs need to rebuild credibility and confidence to achieve sustainable growth: StudyMicrofinance institutions face a critical challenge in rebuilding trust and credibility for sustainable growth. Recent setbacks like demone...
- Microfinance's contribution to India's GVA likely to grow: NCAERNCAER said the contribution of the microfinance sector is significant to the economy with all its forward and backward linkages and its pot...
- Tap fledgling microfinance businessIn India, microfinance is increasingly seen to be providing a platform for the banking industry to reach out to the financially excluded se...
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