Reports of growing debt stress among microfinance borrowers in Assam follows a similar path as those in AP. In this post we analysis this issue and provide possible solutions
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Reports of growing debt stress among microfinance borrowers in Assam follows a similar path as those in AP. In this post we analysis this issue and provide possible solutions
The household sector, comprising of individuals, households, proprietorships, and other non-corporate entities, has over INR 46 trillion as outstanding in the Indian formal credit market. The ability to access credit enables an individual and her household to gain better financial wellbeing and economic welfare outcomes, and an excess of credit can diminish any developmental gains. […]
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In all our research efforts, we strive to maintain an independent voice that speaks for the low-income household and household enterprises. Our ability to perform this function is significantly enhanced by our commitment to disseminate as a pure public good, all the intellectual capital that we create.
