India: How microfinance institutions spurred growth of social enterprises

October 1, 2012

Ankur Sohanpal

Microfinance companies are perhaps the most well-known and common examples of social enterprises. However, in India, while in its heyday, microfinance may have spawned a number of social enterprises, funding for the same in sectors like education, healthcare is limited. Investors want to invest a set amount which is almost never enough for the entrepreneurs to achieve their business and social goals. Read more here.