The fall from peak levels in these segments, according to Gaurang Shah, senior vice-president at Geojit Financial Services has also been account of earnings disappointment besides amid high valuations
Its impairment for financial instruments, that is credit costs, shot up to Rs 694.05 crore in Q2Fy25 from Rs 76.2 crore in Q2FY24 and Rs 348.47 crore in Q1FY25
Capital Small Finance Bank, ESAF Small Finance Bank, Fedbank Financial Services and Fusion Finance have hit an all-time low in trades on Friday.
The microfinance industry is currently facing a significant rise in delinquencies, primarily driven by increasing borrower indebtedness, apart from other factors.
Fusion Finance said it may be required to make an estimated credit loss (ECL) provisioning between Rs 500 crore to Rs 550 crore in Q2FY25 as compared to Rs 348 crore provision in Q1FY25.
The company reported a net loss of Rs 35.62 crore in June 2024 quarter due to higher than usual provisioning.