Speaking at an event on financial inclusion, Rao raised concerns about the persistent challenges the microfinance sector faces, including a vicious cycle of over-indebtedness, high interest rates, and harsh recovery practices. “While some moderation in interest rates charged on microfinance loans has been observed in recent quarters, pockets of high interest rates and elevated margins continue to persist,” he said.
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