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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.
Microfinance lending dips as uneven monsoon alters the landscape
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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.
Key Highlights
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.
Source
Economic Times
Published
6h ago
Impact Score
70 / 100
Category
Indian Markets
Moderate near-term volatility expected while markets assess implications for Indian Markets.
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