The sector-specific headwinds are expected to inflate operational and credit costs for microfinanciers in the medium term, Ind-Ra said. The rating agency expects asset quality stress for micro finance companies to continue in the near term with tightening of funding by banks and capital raising constraints expected to add to the challenges of the sector.
Global Markets | European shares fall again as Mideast war drags on
European shares extended their decline on Tuesday, mirroring a global equity selloff as investors grappled with the prospect of a prolonged Middle East conflict. A
March 3, 2026