The microfinance sector is consolidating after a period of stress. Private banks and NBFC-MFIs have increased their lending portfolios. While the overall market saw a slight dip, early delinquency rates are improving. Experts anticipate a return to normal growth by the end of the first quarter of FY27. This marks an inflection point for the industry.
FCNR(B) scheme has bought India 3-5 years, but $170 billion repayment cliff looms: Uday Kotak
Uday Kotak has described India’s $130-billion-plus FCNR(B) mobilisation as a “strong insurance policy” against global shocks, but warned that repayments including interest could reach $160-170