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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicMicrofinancing

Topic: Microfinancing

Seeing ‘high attrition, loan defaults’, Spandana Sphoorty a microcosm of microfinance sector’s troubles

India's microfinance sector has been facing challenges like over-borrowing & regional stress. Spandana Sphoorty, a 20-yr-old micro-credit company, reported a Rs 216 cr loss in Q2 FY25.

ADB approves $300 million for ‘inclusive finance’ in Uzbekistan

The loan aims to boost microfinance sector, support small businesses and women entrepreneurs.

Digital lending has got a bad rap, but don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

With predatory digital lending practices drawing attention, it’s crucial to look at the funding and regulatory environment within which the sector operates.

Why RBI’s proposed microfinance policy changes are borrower-friendly

Proposed changes divert the borrower away from informal lenders and also show the RBI’s intent of giving the NBFC-MFIs a level-playing field in the financial system.

IndusInd Bank bets on acquisition of India’s top micro financier to add to 1,500% growth

IndusInd’s purchase of Bharat Financial Inclusion will help it to ‘move the needle’ on profitability parameters, CEO Romesh Sobti says.

On Camera

In 100 yrs of RSS, even opponents lent their voices to Hindu cause: Dattatreya Hosabale

The progress of the Sangh has always rested on society’s constant support. Because its work remained in tune with the spirit of the people, acceptance grew steadily over time.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.