financial inclusion News

Surge in Default Rates for Small-Ticket Personal Loans Under Rs 10,000: A Deep Dive

Recent data shows a significant increase in default rates for personal loans under Rs 10,000, with a peak in delinquencies among loans issued between December 2023 and June 2024. N...

Finance Ministry Sets Agenda: A Comprehensive Review of Financial Inclusion Plans

The Finance Ministry is set to review the progress of financial inclusion schemes, including Jan Suraksha and Mudra Yojana, in a meeting with public and private sector bank heads. ...

Microfinance Sector Faces Challenges: Portfolio Shrinks 4% as Default Rates Skyrocket

The microfinance sector faces a 4% portfolio shrinkage in Q2 FY25 as delinquency rates double, prompting calls for credit guarantees and digital repayment methods to stabilize the ...