Bihar’s new microfinance law could stall the sector’s rebound. The state assembly passed a bill regulating money lending, a move that may push up loan defaults, echoing issues seen in other states. Lenders are prioritizing borrower engagement to curb repayment delays, and the industry aims to reassure borrowers while safeguarding asset quality.
Global stocks: Global stocks fall as investors mull AI disruptions, oil prices rise
Global stocks saw a dip on Friday. Concerns over AI’s impact and high tech valuations weighed on markets. Meanwhile, rising US-Iran tensions pushed oil prices