World Bank believes in Indian microfinance; invests Rs 50 cr in Ujjivan
Microfinance firm Ujjivan Financial Services said it has raised Rs 47.28 crore from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group and foreign institutional investor FMO. FP
Microfinance and predatory lending: The same old story?
Though researchers have begun to question the extravagant claims for microfinance, many remain hopeful that it is a useful addition to the anti-poverty arsenal. LM
Gujarat HC order may set the tone for AP court MFI verdict
Legal experts say the Gujarat court’s order will have a ‘persuasive value’ on the Andhra high court.LM
South African team visits women SHG in India
A delegation from South Africa, representing its Department of Trade and Industry, visited Mudichur Village Panchayat near Tambaram recently, getting a first-hand-experience of women empowerment, an issue which the African nation has been giving a lot of importance. TH
A cashless India
Cashless transactions save money and are easy to monitor. RBI and govt must help them reach critical mass. BS
India lags behind emerging nations in financial inclusion – LM
IntelleCash Buys Arohan Financial Services
IntelleCash Microfinance Network Company Private Limited has acquired Arohan Financial Services Private Limited, microlender in Kolkata in a series of transactions for a total Rs 52 Crore.
