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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 13 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Smaller MFIs Pivot to Fee-Based Models as Lending Stress Deepens

India’s smaller microfinance institutions are increasingly stepping back from direct lending and shifting toward business correspondent roles as funding tightens and borrower stress rises. With bank credit and fresh equity harder to secure, many are choosing to route loans for banks off balance sheet and earn fee income instead of carrying credit risk themselves.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance13 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Smaller MFIs Pivot to Fee-Based Models as Funding Stress Deepens

India’s smaller microfinance institutions are increasingly stepping away from direct lending and moving toward business correspondent arrangements as bank funding tightens and equity inflows slow. The shift reflects a broader structural change in the sector, where off-balance-sheet growth and fee income are becoming more attractive than carrying fresh loan assets amid rising stress.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 09:59 PM IST

High-Value Microfinance Loans Gain Share as Lenders Shift to Safer Borrowers

The share of microfinance loans above ₹75,000 to individual borrowers rose sharply to 41% in Q1 FY27 from 28% a year earlier, reflecting a clear shift in lender behaviour. Microfinance institutions are increasingly prioritising existing customers with established repayment histories as they seek to balance growth with credit quality.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

CreditAccess Grameen Seeks $175 Million Overseas Loan to Strengthen Funding Profile

CreditAccess Grameen is in advanced discussions to raise $175 million in overseas loans from a group of international lenders, including DBS and Standard Chartered, as it works to diversify and strengthen its liability profile. The microfinance lender plans to use external commercial borrowings to meet a meaningful share of its annual funding needs, even as hedging costs rise but remain manageable, according to officials familiar with the matter.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance21 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

CreditAccess Grameen Seeks $175 Million Overseas Loan to Strengthen Funding Base

CreditAccess Grameen is in the process of arranging a $175 million overseas loan from a group of international lenders, including DBS and Standard Chartered, as it works to improve its liability profile and diversify funding sources. The microfinance lender plans to meet a substantial share of its annual borrowing needs through external commercial borrowings, even as hedging costs rise but remain manageable.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 12:54 PM IST

IHC, First Abu Dhabi Bank Explore Stake in Bandhan Promoter BFSL

International Holding Company and First Abu Dhabi Bank are among investors evaluating a potential stake in Bandhan Financial Services, the promoter entity of Bandhan Bank, according to people familiar with the matter. The move comes as early backers GIC and IFC seek an exit from their combined 30% holding, while BFSL works with Jefferies to attract strategic investors for a 25% to 32% stake.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM IST

IHC, First Abu Dhabi Explore Stake in Bandhan Bank Promoter BFSL

International Holding Company and First Abu Dhabi Bank are among the potential investors evaluating a stake in Bandhan Financial Services, the promoter entity of Bandhan Bank, according to people familiar with the matter. Early backers GIC and IFC, which jointly hold about 30% in BFSL, are seeking an exit, while Bandhan has been working with Jefferies to identify strategic investors for a 25% to 32% sale.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility15 Oct 2026, 09:51 AM IST

CreditAccess Grameen lines up $175 million overseas loan from DBS, Standard Chartered and others

CreditAccess Grameen is in advanced discussions to raise $175 million from a group of international lenders, including DBS and Standard Chartered, as it looks to strengthen its liability profile and diversify funding sources. The proposed external commercial borrowing is expected to support a larger share of the lender’s annual borrowing needs, even as hedging costs rise but remain manageable, according to financial officials.

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