Microfin sector shrinks even as loan tickets rise
MUMBAI: The microfinance industry continued to shrink in the second quarter of FY26 even as asset quality improved. As of Sept 2025, the gross loan portfolio stood at Rs 34.56 lakh crore, a decline of 3.8% quarter-on-quarter and 16.5% year-on-year. The moderation reflected the sector’s ongoing shift to risk-based lending and tighter portfolio controls following…