India's microfinance sector struggles as defaults surge in pandemic

India's microfinance sector struggles as defaults surge in pandemic

Mumbai, India. Photo by Smith Mehta on Unsplash

Small loan specialists in India that typically cater to people without bank accounts are facing a jump in pandemic-related defaults that could force some of them out of business, industry experts warn.

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