10th Eastern India Microfinance Summit 2025 to be held on December 10
Kolkata: The Association of Microfinance Institutions – West Bengal (AMFI-WB) will be organizing the 10th Edition of Eastern India Microfinance Summit 2025 in association with MFIN and Sa-Dhan, and supported by Equifax as Knowledge Partner and M2i as Research Partner.
This year the theme of the Summit is Reimagining Microfinance towards Viksit Bharat. The 10th Eastern India Microfinance Summit 2025 will be held on 10th of December 2025 at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium, Alipore, in Kolkata.
The theme of this year’s summit — “Reimagining Microfinance towards Viksit Bharat” — centres around three interconnected pillars that collectively shape the future trajectory of the microfinance sector. Recovery remains a critical priority as institutions continue to rebound from the disruptions of COVID-19, workforce attrition, and portfolio stress. The sector is steadily regaining momentum by rebuilding stronger operational systems, enhancing staff capacity, and re-establishing confidence within borrower communities.
Equally vital is the pillar of Protecting Borrowers, which reinforces the foundational responsibility of microfinance to safeguard client welfare. Strengthened compliance frameworks, greater transparency, and robust client protection mechanisms are ensuring that credit is extended in a responsible and ethical manner, thereby minimizing the risks of over-indebtedness and ensuring that financial support genuinely improves household resilience.
The third pillar, Inspiring Investor Confidence, underscores the indispensable role of funders in sustaining sectoral stability and growth. With clearer regulatory guidance, stronger governance practices, and improved institutional resilience, the microfinance sector continues to demonstrate its credibility and long-term viability, positioning itself as a dependable and attractive segment within the financial services industry.
The 10th Eastern India Microfinance Summit 2025 provides an important platform for collaboration among MFIs, banks, fintechs, investors, regulators, and civil society to shape a resilient, people-centric microfinance ecosystem aligned with India’s development goals.
The 10th Eastern India Microfinance Summit 2025 is expected to bring together key stakeholders to reflect on challenges, share insights, and co-create a robust, responsible, and future-ready microfinance ecosystem that aligns strongly with the national aspirations of Viksit Bharat.
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