In one of the biggest investments in the microfinance space in recent times, British International Investment along with existing investors Incofin Investment Management, Nordic Microfinance Initiative (NMI) and Dutch impact investor Triple Jump will be putting in about $25 million or ₹196 crore in Ahmedabad-based Light Microfinance, which has made strides over the past few years.
Onion prices rise 20% in past two weeks as rains damage crop
Pune’s onion prices have surged by approximately 20% in the last two weeks due to crop damage from heavy rains, leading to reduced market arrivals.
June 2, 2025