Microfinance Institutions
Credit guarantee boost to help revive microfinance growth, says Muthoot Microfin CEO Sadaf Sayeed
Sadaf Sayeed, chief executive officer of Muthoot Microfinance said the move could unlock lending, revive financial inclusion and support sectoral growth.
3 min read1 Apr 2026Govt. launches ₹20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme to boost microfinance lending amid liquidity crunch
The scheme offers 70-80% guarantee cover on loans to MFIs, aiming to restore lender confidence and improve credit access for underserved borrowers.
2 min read20 Mar 2026Microfinance is taking baby steps to recovery but there is a long walk ahead
Microfinance sector is witnessing a slow recovery marked by moderating bad loan ratios and better collections. However, profitability remains pressured as major lenders focus on secured loans to manage risk. The sector's path to growth is further constrained by uneven recovery.
5 min read3 Nov 2025Can this microfinance lender lead the industry’s turnaround in FY26?
Spandana’s AUM fell 43% in FY25 amid rising credit stress and cautious lending. After heavy write-offs, it plans 20% AUM growth in FY26, supported by stronger collections and tighter borrower controls.
6 min read5 Jun 2025Share of stressed MFI assets, borrower indebtedness rises in H1: RBI report
In the first half of FY25, impairment among borrowers who had availed loans from multiple lenders and those with higher credit exposure remained high
3 min read30 Dec 2024Largest micro-lender CreditAccess Grameen joins peers in flagging stress pockets
Earlier, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank too had flagged stress pockets in their microfinance businesses. What does this mean for lenders and borrowers?
3 min read2 Aug 2024Microfinance sector set for new growth wave: Fusion Micro Finance, CreditAccess Grameen, among stocks to buy
The NBFC-MFIs are also expected to claw-back some market share from banks in the near term. After a long time, banks have lost market share to NBFCs. Their market share has come down to 51% from 60% in FY21.
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