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India's microfinance sector approaching "inflection point" as disbursement
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The report highlighted that the recovery in disbursements was primarily led by NBFC-MFIs, which recorded 10 per cent QoQ and 27 per cent YoY growth by value. Banks also posted a sequential uptick of 13 per cent QoQ, though YoY growth remained negative. Small Finance Banks (SFBs) reported mod
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India's microfinance sector likely to see growth in FY26-28E on stabilisat
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The microfinance sector in the country is expected to register growth over FY26-28E, driven by selective customer additions, higher ticket sizes, and incremental contribution from non-microfinance portfolios, according to a report by JM Financial.
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Rural demand lifts microfinance sector as lenders see signs of stability
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
India's microfinance industry is witnessing a renewed upswing, supported by rising rural demand, improved repayment behaviour and early signs of asset-quality stabilisation, according to experts and lenders.
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India's microfinance sector faces tough road to recovery, profitability li
Updated : 10 months ago IST
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.
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India's microfinance sector is playing a pivotal role in driving financial
Updated : 10 months ago IST
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.
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Microfinance sector in India shows early signs of stress abating: Macquari
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
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.
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Stress in the microfinance sector should recede over the next two quarters
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The worst is over for India's microfinance sector, with stress levels posed to ease over the next two quarters, said Axis Securities in its latest report.
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Satin Creditcare Posts a Healthy Profit After Tax (Pat) Of ₹217 Crore for
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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
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MFIN Unveils Online Certification Program to Empower and Transform Microfi
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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
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Microfinance sector shows signs of recovery; loan growth picked up in Q4FY
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
India's microfinance sector, which went through a tough phase in recent quarters, is now showing early signs of recovery, according to a report by Investec Equities.
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IDFC FIRST Bank Q3 FY25 PAT at Rs. 339 crore, Core Operating Profit up 15%
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 25: IDFC FIRST Bank has reported a strong financial performance for Q3 FY25, with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 339 crore and a 15% YoY increase in core operating profit. The bank saw significant growth in key areas, including a 28.8% rise in custom
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India's microfinance sector faces challenges as states like Bihar account
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The microfinance sector in India is grappling with significant challenges, as highlighted in a recent report by Motilal Oswal, it noted that states like Bihar are emerging as hotspots for overdue loans, reflecting deep regional disparities in the microfinance landscape.
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