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The microfinance market recorded Rs 77,524 crore in loan disbursement in the fourth quarter, the highest in the last eight quarters.
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Who
Reserve Bank of India, Microfinance Industry Network, Alok Misra, India Meteorological Department
What
The microfinance market recorded Rs 77,524 crore in loan disbursement in the fourth quarter, the highest in the last eight quarters.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:25:00 GMT · 4h 18m ago
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Why
The prediction of a subpar monsoon and the ongoing West Asia conflict could adversely impact rural livelihoods in the country, potentially raising the risks of new defaults in the microfinance sector.
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Despite a recent recovery in the microfinance sector, potential subpar monsoon rainfall in India and the West Asia conflict are projected to increase the risk of loan defaults, threatening the livelihoods of rural communities and the stability of the Rs 3.31 lakh crore microfinance sector.
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