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.
Laxmi Dental raises Rs 314 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
OrbiMed-backed Laxmi Dental raised over Rs 314 crore from anchor investors before its IPO for public subscription. The anchor round included domestic mutual funds, insurance