Microfinance loan defaults in the early stages increased in April. However, loans facing later stage defaults showed improvement. The overall portfolio at risk for 1-180 days saw a slight decrease. The total microfinance loan amount remained stable. The number of active loans also saw a marginal decline.

The share of loans to micro industries that are showing signs of early stress increased in April 2026 from the month before amid heightened geographical tensions due to the…

Microfinance loan defaults in the early stages increased in April. However, loans facing later stage defaults showed improvement. The overall portfolio at risk for 1-180 days saw…