TN, Karnataka ordinances to hinder microfinance institutions' recovery; poll-bound Bihar under watch: Crisil

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Crisil Ratings anticipates that Indian microlenders will likely remain unprofitable until the fiscal year's end, citing challenges from state ordinances in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu that could impede sector recovery. These states constitute a significant portion of the MFI portfolio. Despite industry efforts to implement safeguards, legacy assets continue to pressure asset quality.