{"id":430,"date":"2026-03-26T10:59:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infofri.com\/microfinance-in-india-explained\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:59:37","slug":"microfinance-in-india-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tech.billcut.in\/blogs\/microfinance-in-india-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Microfinance in India Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>What is Microfinance?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>How Microfinance Works in India<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits of Microfinance<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Risks and Challenges<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!-- FAQ Section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpbbi-faq\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"wpbbi-faq-list\">\n<dt>&lt;b&gt;1. 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