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MFIN Unveils Online Certification Program to Empower and Transform Microfi
Updated : 10 months, 1 week 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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Net interest margins of microfinance industry in FY25 anticipated to shrin
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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Sa-Dhan and Bank of India Sign a MoU for Expanding Financing Footprint
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2: Sa-Dhan, an RBI - appointed self-regulatory organisation of Microfinance and Impact Finance Institutions in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of India for expanding the financing access to small and micro and women-led enterp
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Microfinance sector shows signs of recovery; loan growth picked up in Q4FY
Updated : 11 months, 1 week 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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Tightening microfinance loan norms to defuse risk for overleveraged borrow
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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ICRA flags rising risks in unsecured securitised pools; collections of mic
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The collection efficiency trend for unsecured asset classes, such as microfinance loans, personal loans and unsecured SME loans, has seen weakening performance in the last few months, rating agency ICRA said on Thursday.
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Sa-Dhan and HSBC Expand Digital Financial Literacy in 7 States
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: Sa-Dhan, an RBI-promoted Self-Regulating Organisation (SRO) of Microfinance and Impact Finance Institutions, revealed that its joint Digital Financial Inclusion Programme has widened the footprint of digital literacy across seven states in India, where
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Double Gold! Muthoot Microfin Shines at SKOCH Awards 2025
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], March 11: Muthoot Microfin, a leading microfinance institution committed to empowering women entrepreneurs, has achieved a remarkable double victory at the SKOCH Awards 2025, securing two prestigious Gold Awards. The accolades were presented to Sadaf Sayeed, CEO of Mu
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After strict regulations in 2023 & 2024, RBI's Policy shift boosts Ban
Updated : 1 year ago IST
After a period of strict regulations in 2023 and 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has now shifted its stance, benefiting the banking sector in a significant way, according to a report by CLSA Research.
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RBIs new governor adopting a more consultative approach in decision making
Updated : 1 year ago IST
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
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"Law to curb Microfinance harassment to come into effect soon": Karnataka
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday announced that the state government will soon implement an ordinance to prevent microfinance companies from harassing borrowers, adding that the ordinance has received the Governor's approval.
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Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot clears Karnataka microfinance ordinance
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot signed the ordinance regarding the microfinance rules that the Karnataka government decided on through a Cabinet meeting earlier, the chief minister's office said Wednesday.
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