In the fourteenth episode of the IIMB Podcast Series, Prof. M S Sriram, Professor in the Public Policy area of IIM Bangalore, shares his insights on financial inclusion in India vis-a-vis the microfinance institutions and other institutions that deal with it in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prof. Sriram talks about the resilience of the sector given its inherent nature of rising and standing up to these shocks, along with the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the future models of financial inclusion of the poor. The episode touches upon the advent of digital within the MFIs, newer business models for the financial inclusion agenda and the road forward for the sector. Additionally, the episode features insights on reverse migration and the entrepreneurial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for rural India and how MFIs and other financial inclusion organizations stand to play a role in it.

Episode 14: Prof. M S Sriram discusses financial inclusion during COVID times

The Communications Office and Student Media Cell of IIM Bangalore present the IIMB Podcast Series, a platform to discuss the latest business, economic, management, and social issues. The podcasts will witness IIM Bangalore fraternity, including but not limited to the faculty members, students, and alumni, provide their insights and perspectives on the topics and issues surrounding us.

Episode 14: Prof. M S Sriram discusses financial inclusion during COVID times

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