Microfinance
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Role of Self-Help Groups in Promoting Micro-Entrepreneurship
Abstract: This study examines the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in promoting micro-entrepreneurship and improving the economic condition of members through small business activities. The study focuses on analysing the influence of financial literacy, access to micro-credit, income-generation loans, government micro-enterprise schemes, and training and skill development support on entrepreneurial growth. The research adopted a descriptive research design and collected primary data through a structured questionnaire from 100 SHG members in …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Entrepreneurship Planning, Development and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Evaluating MF Contribution to India's Economic Growth Sector wide
Abstract: The role of microfinance in lending to the poor has been crucial in establishing an inclusive economy through the development of banking services while supporting economic development by creating entrepreneurs with an emphasis on supporting women. The objective of this research paper is to explore the relationship between microfinance loans and GDP for periods between 2016 and 2025 to aid in the development of financially sustainable microfinance systems. Using an …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Entrepreneurship Planning, Development and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Impact of COVID-19 On Microfinance
Abstract: This study highlights the role of microfinance institutions in developing economies and the impact ofthe ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on microfinance institutions. It subsequently argueswhy the pandemic has a negative influence on the financial efficiency of microfinance institutionswhile resulting in a positive social outlook for MFIs at the same time.
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Financial Planning and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 Read article
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The Role of Microfinance in India and Challenges Faced by IT
Abstract: NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) has defined microfinance as the provision of thrift, credit, and any other type of financial services and products of very small amount basically for the poor people in rural, semi-urban or urban areas and this provision is for enabling these people to raise their level of income and standard of living. Microfinance is a range of financial services which helps small scale …
Published in NOLEGEIN Journal of Entrepreneurship Planning, Development and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 14–23 Read article