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flag India's microfinance loans declined 22% by Dec 2025 due to stricter lending, but disbursements rose 6% with larger loans dominating.

flag India's microfinance sector saw a 22% year-on-year decline in outstanding loans to ₹2.69 lakh crore by December 2025, driven by tighter lending standards and asset quality concerns, yet disbursements rose 6% to ₹63,348 crore. flag The average loan size hit a record ₹61,253, with higher-ticket loans above ₹75,000 making up 38% of new disbursements, up from 25%. flag Loans under ₹50,000 fell to 17% from 33%. flag Delinquency rates improved, with 30+ days past due at 3.9%, and single-lender borrowers rose to 73%. flag NBFC-MFIs gained market share, accounting for 44% of new loans, while banks' share dropped to 25%.

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