Smaller MFIs seek FinMin intervention as funding remains elusive Rs 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme hasn’t taken off as banks continue to shy away. Updated: June 29, 2026 05:11 IST
CreditAccess Grameen shares rally 10%! Why top brokerages are betting on a 31% rally now CreditAccess Grameen shares soar after strong profit jump and broker upgrades—discover why analysts predict up to 31% further upside! January 22, 2026 15:28 IST
Microfinance woes keep taking a toll on group insurance India’s group insurance sector is facing a second consecutive year of contraction, with the top four private life insurers reporting… January 7, 2026 22:11 IST
Ujjivan SFB plans to raise Rs 2,000 cr via QIP in 18-24 months Ujjivan Small Finance Bank plans to raise Rs 2,000 crore via QIP in 18–24 months to support growth. The lender… September 8, 2025 21:29 IST
MFI business will pick up in two quarters: Sa-dhan Microfinance business set to rebound in two quarters, says Sa-Dhan CEO Jiji Mammen. With RBI easing qualifying asset norms and… July 3, 2025 20:01 IST
MFI stress may ease by end of Q2: Sa-Dhan CEO Sa-Dhan, the MFI self-regulator, is implementing stricter guidelines from June 1st, including capping lenders per borrower at three, tightening top-up… May 7, 2025 21:45 IST
CreditAccess sees loan book growth but Karnataka stress weighs on asset quality The Karnataka government last month promulgated the Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance, aimed at… March 6, 2025 22:38 IST
MFIs need a course correction Portfolio quality unlikely to improve unless lenders improve risk management capabilities. March 1, 2025 03:00 IST
Speeding up credit flows The easing of risk weights is a timely move; need of the hour is more affordable loans to businesses, individuals. February 27, 2025 04:45 IST
Banks cautious on MFI lending despite risk weight cuts The RBI on Tuesday announced reduction in risk weights on bank credit to non-banking financial companies and microfinance sector to… February 27, 2025 03:15 IST
RBI breather for shadow banks, MFIs According to the RBI, microfinance loans considered as part of consumer credit will not be subject to these higher risk… February 26, 2025 06:00 IST
Microlenders’ shares surge after MFIN defers cap on lenders The sector has witnessed a significant slowdown in microfinance growth in the current financial year amid mounting asset quality concerns. January 3, 2025 02:45 IST
Microfinance loan portfolio sees drop in June quarter; asset quality deteriorates: Report The loan amount disbursed also declined during the June quarter along with the drop in the number of loans. August 30, 2024 14:47 IST
MFIs’ credit cost may fall to 5-year low in FY24 Big growth opportunity exists in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Updated: April 19, 2023 07:27 IST
Unfettering Microfinance: Recent RBI Consultative Document frees MFIs from shackles imposed by 2011 regulations The recent Consultative Document by RBI literally frees MFIs from the shackles imposed by the 2011 regulations and gives them… June 25, 2021 06:15 IST
Hope to grow our loan book by 35-40% over next 3-4 years: Rajeev Yadav, MD & CEO, Fincare Small Finance Bank The regulator has various rules for different products. Right now, our capital adequacy is of the order of 27-28% (of… Updated: April 3, 2021 22:04 IST
MFIs gross loan portfolio jumped 84 pc in Q4: MFIN Micro Finance Institutions saw their aggregate gross loan portfolio grow by 85 per cent to Rs 53,233 crore in the… May 18, 2016 17:03 IST
Micro Finance Institutions Network ‘decodes’ Industry Releases its quarterly publication MicroMeter for the quarter ending Q3 – 2014-15… February 13, 2015 19:38 IST
UP–Andhra Pradesh rail connectivity boost: Prayagraj–Visakhapatnam Special Train announced – Route, Schedule