India NBFCs: Stemming the flow
India’s NBFC sector has pulled through its recent liquidity issues, but questions remain about the weaknesses that led to the crisis. Investors remain confident but must learn from the experience
When Indian Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) filed for bankruptcy last October, India’s non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) unexpectedly found themselves playing defense. Questions...
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