Page 2 - Microfinance Industry

Uttar Pradesh govt's growing microfinance kitty at ₹32,500 crore

In the quarter ending September 30, 2025, microfinance institutions (MFI) clocked a growth of almost 4 per cent, with quarterly lending at ₹7,258 crore

BS BFSI Summit: MFI industry's full recovery hinges on better liquidity

After quarters of liquidity stress and high delinquencies, India's microfinance sector shows revival signs, though experts say sustained recovery depends on stronger bank and government support

Worst is over but liquidity support remains a key concern, say MFI chiefs

Industry leaders at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit said that while collections and rural affordability are improving, liquidity support is critical to sustain the sector's ongoing recovery

BS BFSI Insight Summit: SFBs' MFI stress set to ease in 2-3 quarters

While SFBs have grown rapidly over the past few years, their microfinance portfolios have affected asset quality

SFBs boost secured lending as they move towards universal bank status

AU, Ujjivan, and Jana Small Finance Banks increase share of secured assets in line with RBI's diversification guidelines for voluntary conversion to universal banks

Banking pads up to cover a new ground with risk-based deposit insurance

Shifting to a system of risk-based deposit insurance may over time force banks to become even more prudent and mindful of their finances

Bureau credit scores should not be the sole filter: IDfy's Ashok Hariharan

Ashok Hariharan, founder of IDfy, interacted with Raghu Mohan via email on issues in retail onboarding and underwriting

Micro-ATM operators seek higher transaction fees to match legacy ATMs

Micro-ATM operators have sought a revision in transaction fees, urging the government to align their payouts with those of legacy ATMs amid rising volumes and decade-old stagnant pricing

Jio Financial Services Q2FY26 results: Profit almost flat at ₹695 crore

Jio Financial Services posted Rs 695 crore in net profit for Q2FY26, driven by a fivefold rise in business income and 12x growth in AUM amid strong traction across digital finance units

Axis Bank Q2 net falls 26% to ₹5,090 crore on one-time provision

Despite a profit decline due to standard asset provisions, Axis Bank's asset quality improved and loan growth remained steady in Q2FY26

RBI grants SRO status to Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)

According to the central bank, it had received three applications to be recognised as self-regulatory organisations in the NBFC space, including that of the FIDC

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Microfinance recovery may be delayed by a quarter as stress persists

The fall in new delinquencies in the microfinance industry has slowed, delaying recovery by a quarter, with meaningful earnings growth expected only from Q4 FY26 or FY27

Fusion Finance eyes Rs 200 cr recovery from stressed assets in 12 months

Fusion Finance plans Rs 200 crore recovery from stressed assets, redeploys staff for collections as NPAs ease and new customer share to rise by FY26

Fusion Finance gains over 4% as Q1 results show asset quality boost

Fusion Finance shares rose on improved Q1 performance, with lower credit costs, better asset quality, narrower losses, and stronger operational efficiencies

MFI industry's new challenge: Funds needed to survive, banks must act

The sector is ready to make amends, but it needs money to remain in business. If banks don't loosen the purse strings, things will worsen

MFIs face tough recovery path; profitability seen by FY26-end: CRISIL

CRISIL says MFI profitability to normalise only by end-FY26 as legacy slippages and state-level disruptions in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu slow down recovery prospects

Avendus explains why it is the 'opportune time' to invest in MFI stocks

MFI stocks india list: As the MFI industry navigates through the transitional phase, Avendus lists why it is bullish on the sector from a medium-to-long term perspective, and what should investors do

This MFI lender's stock soars 7% even as Q1 profit plunges; Here's why

While the microfinance industry (MFI) is still navigating stress, JM Financial believes CreditAccess Grameen is best positioned to recover early

IFC announces equity investment of $20 million in Transvolt Mobility

IFC makes its first-ever equity investment in an EV platform, investing $20 million in Transvolt Mobility to help scale its electric fleet and create 8,200 jobs over the next five years