The path to revival of India's microfinance institutions (MFIs) is likely to be tough, with profits expected to return to normal only by the end of this financial year, according to a report by Crisil Ratings.
The Microfinance industry of India is playing a significant role in driving financial inclusion by empowering underserved segments across India, said a report by Avendus Capital.
New Delhi [India], June 21: The 27th Annual General Body meeting of Sa-Dhan, an RBI recognized Self - Regulatory Organisation (SRO) and an association of Microfinance and Impact Finance Institutions, was held at Bengaluru on 19th June 2025. More than 100 members participated in the AGM. The
The Indian microfinance (MFI) sector is showing early signals of abating stress, due to the positive outlook based on improving portfolio quality data from CRIF Highmark for Q4 FY25 and April 2025, as revealed in a recent report from Macquarie.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20: Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. (SCNL), a leading NBFC-MFI committed to rural financial inclusion, has reported a strong financial performance for Q4 of FY 2025. Despite ongoing challenges in the microfinance sector, the company's resilience and strateg
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 6: Microfinance Industry Network (MFIN) today launched "ASCEND - The Education and Advancement program in microfinance" Programme, an online initiative to build professional capability, promote responsible lending, and enhance customer protection in India's
The net interest margins (NIMs) of microfinance institutions (MFIs) are expected to shrink in the financial year 2025 ended in march, due to emerging challenges in asset quality and declining yields, according to a recent report by Mavenark Advisors.
Tightening regulations and stricter underwriting standards in Indian microfinance will rein in growth plans for sector lenders and defuse risk build-up for overleveraged borrowers, said S&P Global Ratings.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 13: SATYA MicroCapital Limited, NBFC-MFI for micro entrepreneurs, has announced its vision to serve 10 million households by 2030. The target aligns with its vision of fostering entrepreneurship and financial independence, particularly among women-led ent
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has adopted a more consultative approach under its new Governor, as reflected in its recent decision to roll back the increase in risk weightage on loans to Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), according to a report by
The Ministry of Finance on Friday stated that a full-day conclave for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) will be held on March 8, 2025, in New Delhi.
The quarterly average ticket size of Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) loan disbursal rose 43 per cent from Rs 35 thousand to Rs 50 thousand between September 2021 to 2024, as per the Financial Stability report of the IIFL Capital.