[ad_1] Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporterGetty ImagesThe closing credits of 2021's No Time To Die, the most recent film in the 007 series, ended with a familiar message: "James Bond will return."But for the last few years,…
Can this microfinance lender lead the industry’s turnaround…
[ad_1] This vulnerability resurfaced once again as the post-pandemic credit boom lost momentum in FY25. Initially driven by low interest rates, credit growth began slowing as borrowing costs rose and economic activity weakened. This shift…
BBMP’s tax recovery is worse than microfinance firms:…
[ad_1] The Opposition BJP members criticised new rules framed by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to penalise property tax defaulters and compared it to the tactics used by microfinance institutions for recovery of loans.Speaking…
Karnataka’s new Ordinance and the state of microfinance…
[ad_1] Karnataka’s new Ordinance and the state of microfinance sector On February 12, 2025 after days of deliberations, the Karnataka government promulgated an Ordinance to crack the whip on unregistered and unlicensed microfinance institutions (MFI)…
How the state’s new Ordinance proposes to crack…
[ad_1] The story so farOn February 12, 2025, after days of deliberations, the State government promulgated the Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance, 2025, which aims to crack down on…
Minister helps farmer facing alleged harassment by microfinance…
[ad_1] This is the second case in which Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar helped victims of alleged harassment by microfinance companies. | Photo Credit: UMESH S SHETTIGAR Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi…
Uttara Kannada police allay fears of harassment by…
[ad_1] Superintendent of police M. Narayana. File | Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy: Uttara Kannada District/Government of Karnataka Uttara Kannada police have issued an appeal to general public, asking them not to panic about alleged harrasment…
Vijayapura farm woman files complaint against microfinance institutions
[ad_1] A farm woman from Sindagi in Vijayapura district has complained against some microfinance companies and a home loan company.Nimbevva Dyavappa Divatagi has named officers of BSS MF, Nava Chetana MF, Pragati MF, Bharat MF…
Ordinance to curb microfinance menace delayed
[ad_1] A team of officials from the Finance Ministry and the Law Ministry has been formed to review the Bill | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The much-anticipated Ordinance to curb the menace of money lenders…