The banking sector intervention in the microfinance world: a study of bankers' perception and outreach to rural microfinance in India with special reference to the state of Punjab

Sangeeta Arora · 2012 · Development in Practice

Summary. Commercial banks in Punjab, India offer microfinance schemes to rural poor for small economic activities. This empirical study examines how extensively banks participate in microfinance and analyzes the nature and reach of their rural microfinance services. The research also documents bankers' perceptions of microfinance as a poverty reduction tool.

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Arora, S.. (2012). The banking sector intervention in the microfinance world: a study of bankers' perception and outreach to rural microfinance in India with special reference to the state of Punjab. Development in Practice. https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2012.696092

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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2012.696092
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: funding, entrepreneurship
Added: 2026-04-28