Rising credit costs to hit bank profitability: CareEdge

Credit costs for non-bank lenders, particularly microfinance companies, are also expected to rise because of a significant deterioration in their asset quality. CareEdge expects credit costs for microfinance companies to rise to 6.5% of their loan book in the coming financial year, from 2.5% in the ongoing fiscal year ending March 2025. Credit costs for non-bank lenders, particularly microfinance companies, are also expected to rise because of a significant deterioration in their asset quality. CareEdge expects credit costs for microfinance companies to rise to 6.5% of their loan book in the coming financial year, from 2.5% in the ongoing fiscal year ending March 2025.  Economic Times