India’s microfinance sector contracted in the first quarter after a previous rebound. Uneven monsoon progress weighed on rural demand and lender caution grew. The sector’s portfolio shrank four percent to ₹3.26 lakh crore by June end. Business usually slows during this period, but rainfall added concerns. Lenders remain cautious about growing loans due to uncertain patterns.
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Investors are increasingly focused on technology companies’ cash generation capabilities to fund artificial intelligence investments. Microsoft and Oracle are gaining positive attention from investors, while
October 29, 2026