New microfinance guardrails from June 1 while Tamil Nadu plans to regulate recovery operations

Sa-Dhan has tightened microfinance regulations amid rising asset quality concerns, particularly with potential disruptions in Tamil Nadu due to new state regulations. The new guidelines, effective June 1, include restrictions on top-up loans, processing fees, and the number of lenders per borrower. These measures aim to address over-indebtedness and promote responsible lending practices within the sector, which faces a 13.