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Browse all articles filed under Microfinance — from the FinBox research desk.

Will the rule of three help fix Indian microfinance?
How the three-lender cap rule aims to fix overleveraging, reduce NPAs, and bring clarity to India's microfinance lending ecosystem.
4 Apr 2025 4 min read
RBI eases risk weights but can it keep the lending house in order?
RBI eases lending norms to boost credit flow, but with soaring NPAs, is this a financial masterstroke or a risky gamble? Dive into the full analysis here.
28 Feb 2025 4 min read
MSME Lending
The tightrope walk for lenders just got harder
RBI is giving major red flags to the lending sector, which has raised concerns from private banks, and government directives cast shadows over microfinance's future in India.
22 Nov 2024 4 min read
The big roadblocks in the way of microfinance
Delays in repayments come back to haunt micro-lenders.
8 Nov 2024 4 min read
The big roadblocks in the way of microfinance
Delays in repayments come back to haunt micro-lenders.
8 Nov 2024 4 min read
A lacklustre Diwali is on the cards for Indian lenders, here's why
Credit crunch and rising costs put pressures on the bottom line
25 Oct 2024 3 min read
A lacklustre Diwali is on the cards for Indian lenders, here's why
Credit crunch and rising costs put pressures on the bottom line
25 Oct 2024 3 min read
As expectations soar, will MFIs clear the digital transformation hurdle?
Microfinance insitutions are under the spotlight once again, being hailed as drivers of the Indian economy. However, challenges remain - will they meet soaring expectations?
10 Nov 2023 2 min read
Banking is necessary; banks are not
Is banking necessary? Explore the role of traditional banks in a rapidly changing financial landscape. Learn about alternative options and the future of banking.
9 Sep 2022 5 min read
Sachetised loans are a gateway to deeper financial empowerment. Here’s why
Loans in sachets — because good things come in small packages
21 Apr 2022 5 min read
Data dive: What can Mudra’s performance tell us about SME lending in India? │ Part II
Mudra sets a very bar for innovation
4 Apr 2022 7 min read
Instant grocery gets faster with BNPL, Mudra wobbles, and farmers struggle
Stay informed on the latest trends and challenges facing instant grocery, Mudra, and farmers in our latest blog post.
25 Mar 2022 3 min read
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