Microfinance institutions are poised for significant growth, with assets under management expected to surge by 20% in FY27. This acceleration is largely fueled by a strategic shift towards non-microfinance offerings like gold loans and MSME financing, diversifying beyond traditional microcredit. This move aims to bolster resilience and earnings stability amidst inherent risks in the core microfinance segment.

Microfinance asset quality saw a positive shift in May, with loan defaults declining nationwide. However, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh continue to exhibit higher…

Microfinance loans saw their first increase in over a year during the January-March 2026 quarter, despite a continued drop in borrower numbers. The Reserve Bank of India's report…

Crisil Ratings predicts NBFC-MFIs' AUM will soar to 20% in FY27, driven by secured loans and microfinance recovery.

Microfinance institutions are poised for significant growth, with assets under management expected to surge by 20% in FY27. This acceleration is largely fueled by a strategic…