Presenting the 20th issue of The PEriodical – Our dossier of information, focusing exclusively on the VC/PE industry. The Quarterly Private Equity newsletter reviews the PE/VC deals during the quarter, exits, fundraises, sectors attracting the most investments, etc. Each issue of The PEriodical highlights one key sector of prime importance to the industry, underscoring the trends, disruptions, and growth that the sector entails.
The sector in focus for this issue of The PEriodical is Microfinance.
The Microfinance industry in India has experienced exponential growth, helping millions achieve socio-economic empowerment over the last two decades. PE firms have shown a keen interest in the sector for its resilience and potential for high returns. PE investments have enabled many Microfinance Institutions to transition into Small Finance Banks, further expanding their scope and scale of operations. Harnessing technology and analytics to drive efficiencies and tapping the huge untapped market through new-age business models will pave the path for sustainable long-term growth of the Microfinance industry.
In this issue, the ‘Across the Table’ section features the views of Brajmohan Singh, Co-Founder, Sugmya Finance, on the crucial part technology plays in expanding access to microfinance and improving financial inclusion.