Heads of microfinance institutions (MFIs) emphasize the difficulty in lowering interest rates without access to cheaper funds, suggesting a dedicated credit guarantee scheme or refinance facility. With current rates between 21% and 24%, there is regulatory pressure to reduce them. Alternatives include revamping existing credit guarantee schemes and introducing an interest subvention scheme.
9 equity mutual fund categories saw over 20% surge in AUM in 2024
The AUM of sectoral and thematic funds went up by 74% in 2024 from Rs 2.71 lakh crore in January to Rs 4.72 lakh crore