Bangalore, India
23 May 2008

Microfinance-Indian Perspective

Table of Contents

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Executive Summary 3
Introduction 6
  Microfinance-Revolutionary Financing 7
  Methodologies 8
  Geographic Spread 10
Operational Overview of MFIs 12
  Growth and Operational Efficiency 12
  Gap Between Demand and Supply 13
  Market Leaders 14
  Investor Interest 17
Role of Technology in Increasing Outreach 21
  Commercial Banks Partnering with IT Vendors and MFIs 23
Recent Developments and Challenges Ahead 29
  Recent Developments 29
  Challenges Ahead 30
Conclusion 33
 

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