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
The microfinance lender suffered a consolidated loss of Rs 216 crore in the second quarter ended September 2024 (Q2FY25) due to higher credit cost due to an increase in delinquencies
Provisions for stressed loans grow multi-fold
The microfinance industry is currently facing a significant rise in delinquencies, primarily driven by increasing borrower indebtedness, apart from other factors.
Spandana Sphoorty Financial share price surged up to 3.82 per cent at Rs 615 per share intraday on the BSE
The rise in the Spandana Sphoorty stock price came after the company announced that its board of directors will meet on August 27 to consider raising funds via NCDS on private placement basis.
The challenges faced during the quarter were reflected by elevated delinquencies and higher credit costs
The rally in microcap stocks, according to Devarsh Vakil, Deputy Head of Retail Research, HDFC Securities, has been on the back of growth in earnings in a lot of these companies