Guardrails for MFIs need to continue
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Why in news
Sa-Dhan and other self-regulatory organizations discussed the necessity of maintaining guardrails to prevent over-indebtedness in the microfinance sector.
Background
The current guardrails include limiting lenders to three borrowers per customer, capping total indebtedness at ₹2 lakh, and restricting loans to customers with existing delinquencies. Satish Marathe, a member of the RBI's central board, suggested forming a steering committee to address sector challenges.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySa-Dhan: A self-regulatory organization for the microfinance sector
- FactIndebtedness cap: Total indebtedness for microfinance borrowers is capped at ₹2 lakh
- FactBorrower limit: Lenders are restricted to a maximum of three borrowers per customer
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of self-regulatory bodies and government guardrails in ensuring the sustainability of the microfinance sector while preventing over-indebtedness.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight: Balancing financial inclusion goals with the risk of predatory lending practices
- Governance framework: Need for transparent reporting and standardized debt-tracking mechanisms across non-banking lenders
Keywords: Financial Inclusion · Over-indebtedness · Self-regulatory bodies · Microfinance · Credit Risk Management
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