The Centre is set to announce a large one-time credit guarantee scheme for NBFC-MFIs in Budget 2026-27 to ease liquidity, boost lending to low-income households, and reverse the sector's declining loan portfolio. Read more.
RBI deputy governor outlines 5 priorities for microfinance sector's next phase, urging shift from basic access to sustainable income pathways and formal credit integration.
Indian lenders face rising delinquencies in micro loans against property as stress spreads from unsecured microfinance. NBFCs report worsening asset quality with 90+ day delays increasing.
PwC and Sa-Dhan study reveals microfinance institutions must rebuild credibility through financial literacy and ethical practices to achieve sustainable growth in India.
Unidentified assailants set fire to a Grameen Bank branch in Bangladesh's Cumilla district, injuring four people. The attack follows recent political violence in the region.
A 48-year-old widow from Ropar dies by suicide after facing extreme bullying from recovery agents over unpaid ₹1000 loan dues, exposing the dark side of micro-lending practices in Punjab.
A heartbreaking story from Punjab exposes the brutal reality of illegal money lending as a family loses their mother over an inability to repay a small loan with exorbitant interest rates.
India's microfinance industry is witnessing early recovery signs with falling bad loans, but challenges persist in collections and borrower stress. Read the complete analysis.
IndusInd Bank faces unexpected ₹437 crore loss in Q2 FY26 as microfinance provisions hit profits. Discover how the banking sector is navigating these challenges and what's next for investors.