
Effective Microfinance Requires Mentoring from Grassroots
What was previously a clear, practicable solution to alleviate poverty by offering micro-credit to the poorest sections of the society to build sustainable livelihoods suddenly became taboo.
18 Feb, 2017, 10.48AM IST


Pools backed by microfinance (MFI) receivables are under stress and be...
16 Mar, 2017, 03.56PM IST


Microfinance Industry up 53% in Q3: MFIN Report
The aggregate gross loan portfolio of microfinance institutions stood at Rs 56,634 crore in Q3 FY17 as compared to Rs 36,912 crore in Q3 FY15-16.
16 Feb, 2017, 04.21PM IST


Microfinance firms keep small window open for payments
Kolkata-based Uttrayan Financial Services, on the other hand, has directed its field workers not to accept any pre-payment while it has not place any restriction on loan repayment.
10 Nov, 2016, 01.42PM IST


Cash-based microfinance industry struck with dilemma
Companies have also stopped loan disbursement in physical cash, creating gaps in borrowers’ daily cash credit requirements.
9 Nov, 2016, 07.02PM IST
