
IFC Works With Intellecash
Category: News, Stories | Sector: OtherThe International Finance Corporation has recently partnered with Indian microfinance franchising company IntelleCash. The partnership will enable IntelleCash to provide services to...

Waterlife Gets Rs 22 Cr Investment From...
Category: News, Stories | Sector: OtherHyderabad-based Waterlife Private Ltd., which installs safe water systems in rural and urban areas, has received an investment of approximately $5 million...

A New Beginning For Microfinance In India?
Category: News, Stories | Sector: OtherThe Wall Street Journal reports that given the microfinance crisis in India over the past year, the industry will likely eventually revive,...

Could Thinking Small Be The Next Big...
Category: News, Stories | Sector: Agriculture ProductsThe Guardian’s Poverty Matters blog has recently discussed the need to be more innovative in delivering essential information, products, and services to...

Rural India Offers Growth
Category: News, Stories | Sector: OtherManagement consultancy, McKinsey, has recently found that brand owners have much to gain if they pay close attention and tailor their products...

MFIs Change Business Model On Strict RBI...
Category: News, Stories | Sector: OtherReserve Bank of India regulation for the microfinance industry has prompted several microfinance institutions to reevaluate their strategies and either shut down...

Making Rural Artisans Shareholders
Category: News, Stories | Sector: OtherA recent Times of India news article, details the benefits of non-profit organization, Industree Crafts Association, which helps connect low-income Indian artisans...

India’s ‘Fringe’ Consumers To Drive Next Phase...
Category: News, Stories | Sector: Distribution and RetailRecent news reported on CNBC describes how India’s fringe consumers will help propel the country’s next phase of growth. The article suggests...

Med Device Makers Eye Bottom Of Pyramid
Category: News, Stories | Sector: Health Services and SuppliesWith the medical device industry estimated to be worth $2.75 billion and expected to grow to $14 billion by 2020, an increasing...