A study reveals that the poor still rely on informal lenders for emergency funds. Piramal Enterprises suggests NBFCs can bridge this gap with regulatory support. Micro-businesses and weaker segments remain underserved, depending on informal channels. Covid-19 increased reliance on informal credit, especially in lower-income states. State-level disparities exist, with some states heavily reliant on informal borrowing.
Warren Buffett turns 96: Top 10 investing lessons from the Oracle of Omaha
As Warren Buffett turns 96 in his first birthday since stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO, the piece revisits the investing principles behind his six-decade