microfinance News

Microfinance Industry Shifts Focus: Larger Loans Gain Popularity as Small-Ticket Lending Declines

The microfinance industry is undergoing a strategic shift, with lenders moving away from small-ticket loans due to default risks. Larger loans are becoming more prevalent, as the s...

Rising Microfinance Defaults: Kotak and RBL Banks Struggle Amid Industry Turmoil

Mumbai's private banks, Kotak and RBL, are facing increased defaults in the microfinance sector, leading to significant losses despite overall profit growth. The situation highligh...

Microfinance Sector Faces Challenges: Portfolio Shrinks 4% as Default Rates Skyrocket

The microfinance sector faces a 4% portfolio shrinkage in Q2 FY25 as delinquency rates double, prompting calls for credit guarantees and digital repayment methods to stabilize the ...