Microfinance Industry Newswire

NBFC MFIs Strengthen Hold on Indian Microfinance Sector in 2026

NBFC-MFIs expanded their market share to 44.7% in India's microfinance sector by September 2026. While overall loan portfolios moderated, fresh lending activity grew annually, signaling a shift toward larger loans and stable asset quality. NBFC-MFIs …

NBFC-MFIs lead in India’s microfinance sector as portfolio share touches 44.7%: Report

New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI): Non-Banking Financial Company-Microfinance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) strengthened their hold as the primary lending segment in India’s microfinance space, expanding their market share to 44.7 per cent in September 2026 …

Marathwada farmers caught in the net of micro-finance companies

Reaching women farmers where bank branches never will

India’s Self-Help Group movement demonstrates the potential of community-based financial inclusion. NABARD’s Status of Microfinance in India 2024–25 report records approximately 1.23 crore women SHGs with bank savings linkages as of March 2025. | Photo …

Kerala HC directs filing of chargesheets against Vellappally in microfinance cases within two weeks

Kochi, The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the investigating officer to file chargesheets within two weeks against SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan and the other accused in the microfinance cases. Kerala HC directs filing of …

Startup Nepal Summit 2026 Concludes in Pokhara

Pokhara. Many youths with the thought and capability to do something in Nepal are finding it difficult to move forward in their entrepreneurial journey due to lack of capital, market, technology, and proper guidance. With the objective of solving this …

No state sanction needed to prosecute Vellappally Natesan in microfinance fraud case: Kerala HC

In a major setback for Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) General Secretary Vellappally Natesan, the Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to file charge sheets within two weeks against him and the …

Togo's Microfinance Industry Association Adopts New Name, Elects Leadership

(Togo First) - Togo's Association professionnelle des systèmes financiers décentralisés (APSFD-Togo), the country's professional association of decentralized financial institutions, has changed its name to Association professionnelle des …

Microfinance Fraud Case: Kerala High Court Finds No Sanction Required To Prosecute Vellappally Natesan, Others

The Kerala High Court on Friday (November 6) held that no prosecution sanction as per the Prevention of Corruption Act is required to proceed against the accused persons in the ₹15.85 crore SNDP Microfinance Fraud case, including Vellappally Natesan and …

Average Microfinance Loan Sizes in India Climb 17.5 Percent in FY27

India's average microfinance loan size reached Rs 63,000, a 17.5% rise YoY, even as the sector's total portfolio contracted. High-value loans saw increased disbursement, while delinquency rates remained stable across most categories. Microfinance …

Muhurat Trading Stock Picks 2026 for Diwali Special Session: HDFC AMC, SBI, TechM, 3 others | Upside seen up to 54%

Muhurat Trading: Muhurat Trading is one of the most anticipated traditions of the Indian stock market, as investors mark the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year, or Samvat, with a special trading session on Diwali. The session is considered auspicious …

Syria, France discuss confiscated assets of criminal Rifaat al-Assad

Paris, Nov. 7 (SANA) Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Qutaiba Kadish discussed the file of assets confiscated from criminal Rifaat al-Assad with France’s Special Envoy to Syria, Jean- …

SEC assures of low-cost investment schemes to deepen financial inclusion

By Francis Ntow, GNA  Accra, Nov. 8, GNA – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening inclusive access to Ghana’s capital market through low-cost investment schemes, micro-investment products, crowdfunding and …

Average microfinance loan size rises 17.5% to Rs 63,000 as lenders focus on bigger loans: Report

The average microfinance loan size in India increased 17.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 63,000 in the second quarter of FY27, indicating a growing share of higher-value loans even as the sector's overall portfolio continued to shrink, according to a …

SNDP microfinance case: Setback for Vellappally Natesan as Kerala HC says no sanction needed to prosecute accused

SNDP general secretary Vellappally Natesan | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The Kerala High Court has directed that sanction from the Backward Classes Development Department was not required to prosecute the accused, including Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana …

Microfinance case setback for Vellappally Natesan: HC orders chargesheet within two weeks

Last Updated: 06 Nov 2026, 11:39 am IST Kerala High Court has ruled that prosecution sanction is not required to file the chargesheet against Vellappally Natesan and other accused. Vellappally Natesan | Photo: Mathrubhumi Kochi: The Kerala High Court has …

Banks retreat from microfinance, ceding ground to specialist lenders: CRIF High Mark

The shift comes as the overall microfinance sector continues to undergo consolidation following a period of stress linked to borrower overleveraging and rising delinquencies | Photo Credit: REUTERS Banks are rapidly losing ground in India’s microfinance …

Felaban: Peru is cradle of the most advanced and mature microfinance experience worldwide

Peru is the cradle of the most advanced and mature microfinance experience in the world, highlighted Javier M. Flores, Director General of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation (FMBBVA), at the 60th Annual Assembly of the Latin American Federation of Banks ( …

Development of microfinance and financial inclusion discussed in Azerbaijan

Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) Toghrul Aliyev met with Katarzyna Pawlak, Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance Centre, the CBA said, APA-Economics reports. During the meeting, the parties discussed steps taken by the Central …

The Epoch Times Marks 26 Years Since Its Founding in New York

The nonprofit newsroom, which says it publishes in 22 languages across 35 countries, has drawn national journalism awards for its feature and investigative work NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Epoch Times this …

CacheMonai.AI Inc. Appoints Technology Executive, Inventor and Entrepreneur Michael David Harris to Board of Directors

Veteran innovator brings decades of company-building, enterprise technology and commercialization experience to AI business intelligence company LOS GATOS, CA, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LOS GATOS, CA — 11/05/ …

Year-End Debt Check: What Singapore Borrowers Should Know About Consolidation

JD Credit explains how a bank Debt Consolidation Plan, a consolidation loan and free credit counselling differ, and how to test which one helps. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Year-End Debt Check: What Singapore Borrowers …

Chinatown Licensed Moneylender Urges Borrowers to Check the Register First

With a three-business-day cooling-off period now in force, JD Credit outlines four checks to make before signing with any moneylender in Singapore. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chinatown Licensed Moneylender Urges …

21wealths.com Outlines Expansion Beyond Bitcoin Wallet Services

The platform's published materials describe a broader focus on cryptocurrency, foreign exchange, precious metals and U.S. equities. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 21wealths.com and the Changing Digital Finance …

Splendor Labs Delivers Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Infrastructure to Users Worldwide

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA, PANAMA, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Splendor Labs SA today announced the next major milestone in its quantum-resistant blockchain ecosystem: updated Splendor Wallet applications for iOS and Android, giving users …

SourceX Gives Enterprises a Route to Data Licensing Deals Up to $4M

SourceX invites enterprises to explore AI data licensing, with potential compensation up to $4M for the largest qualifying datasets. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SourceX Gives Enterprises a Route to Data …

Yachad Closes its Inaugural Fund, Strengthening Its Role as a Strategic Partner to Israeli Tech Scaling in the U.S.

Yachad Capital Partners Fund I hit a fundraising goal as its portfolio grows to three companies HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yachad Capital Partners announced the close of its inaugural venture fund, backed …

Free Medicare Price Comparison Tool Launches With No Contact Information Required

Seniors can now compare 2027 Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D rates by ZIP code in seconds, with no phone number or email needed. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medicare Agents Helpline …

2026 Census Results: Censible to Publish Data for Every Australian Suburb

The ABS releases 2026 Census data from June 2027. Free suburb profiles are live now, and the first Censible Index names Mickleham the fastest-growing suburb. SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

USIQ to Announce New U.S. World’s Best Employer Honorees on December 1, 2026

The program evaluates employers using publicly available information, including employee reviews, surveys, certifications, and workplace benefits. SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, November 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The USIQ United States …

Karnataka Tourism Concludes Extensive UK Outreach Across Three Key Cities

Roadshows in Manchester and Birmingham, alongside WTM London 2026, strengthened Karnataka’s engagement with the UK travel trade. BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, November 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karnataka Tourism has concluded a series of tourism …

Christine Lagarde: Interview with Yomiuri Shimbun

7 November 2026 On the glass ceiling and women in power – could you share your own experiences for Japanese women, not least because you know their situation as well? I discussed this topic a lot with Prime Minister Abe and his wife. He was determined to …

4BR/3.5BA Brick Home w/Garage & Bsmt on 3± Ac in Spotsylvania County VA Set for Auction Announces Nicholls Auction Mktg

Move-In Ready All-Brick Home on 3± Mostly Wooded Acres -- Privacy, Quality and Convenience -- Set for Auction Announces Nicholls Auction Marketing Group FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nicholls Auction …

Louis Garoz-Ferguson's Kadenwood Group Advised on Sales and Financings Up to the Billion-Dollar Range Since 2024 Launch

Founder and managing partner Louis Garoz-Ferguson launched the firm in 2024; its first client, a listed real estate trust, is still a client. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kadenwood Group, the …

STOVE GOD COOKS AND BABYGRANDE RECORDS PARTNER WITH WARNER RECORDS

STOVE GOD COOKS KICKS OFF A NEW CHAPTER WITH SINGLE “STOVIE’S HOME (DOWN DOWN),” FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM ALL THIS FOR ME?, EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY SWIZZ BEATZ NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Warner Records …

Cardiff Named Best Financial Brand at 2026 TITAN Awards, Wins Four Honors

Small business lender earns Gold for Best Financial Brand and three Silver Awards recognizing excellence in financial services, AI and fintech solutions. DEL MAR, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cardiff, a leading U.S. small …

Astral Astrologer Mohnish Suri Publishes Review of September 2026 Political Astrology Video

Astrologer Mohnish Suri revisits his September 21 YouTube commentary on Trump, Netanyahu and Saturn Retrograde. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Astral Astrologer, a Canadian Vedic astrology education and …

Ampcus Founder & CEO Ann Ramakumaran Receives 2026 NMSDC President's Award

Ampcus is proud to announce that its Founder and CEO, Ann Ramakumaran, is the recipient of the 2026 NMSDC President's Award. CHANTILLY, VA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ampcus is proud to announce that its Founder …

XENEX and FinTrade Innovations Partner to Advance Digital Trade Finance

XENEX and FINTRINN announce a strategic partnership to digitalize trade finance, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xenex Enterprises Inc. (XENEX), a leading …