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Entrepreneur gets big banks to back very small loans

Authors :
Bellman, Eric
Source :
Wall Street Journal. Europe. May 15, 2006, A1
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Vikram Akula, SKS Microfinance Pvt. Ltd. of India lends small business entrepreneurs micro loans in a trend that is contributing to the growing economy. The micro loans empower the poor and particulary women in rural communities. Only about three percent of the micro loans are forfeited and the small business loan company has seen healthy profits over the last three years.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09219986
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Wall Street Journal. Europe
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.145771848