Microfinance cos’ ECB more than halve in FY21 April 16, 2021 Sharp decline in fresh disbursements, competitive interest rates key reasons After a steady growth in last few years, external commercial borrowings (ECBs) of domestic microfinance companies have more than halved in FY21 amid a sharp decline in fresh disbursements, coupled with ample liquidity and competitive interest rates in the domestic market. According to RBI data, overseas borrowing of microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFIs) fell to $59.29 million between April 2020 and February 2021. In contrast, their borrowing during the co...