{"id":67876,"date":"2026-04-08T16:08:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=67876"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:38:41","slug":"best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Best NBFC Stocks in India 2026: Top Non-Banking Finance Company Stocks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India&#8217;s Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have historically been the engines of credit growth in segments that traditional banks underserve \u2014 vehicle finance, MSME lending, gold loans, and microfinance. After two difficult years of microfinance stress and rising credit costs, NBFC stocks in India 2026 are approaching a recovery inflection point. The Reserve Bank of India&#8217;s rate cut cycle \u2014 with a 25bps reduction in February 2026 and another expected in April \u2014 is improving the funding cost environment for NBFCs, and credit demand from rural India is showing genuine recovery signals.<\/p><p>For investors tracking the best NBFC stocks in India 2026, the key is separating NBFCs that over-expanded into stressed segments like microfinance from those with cleaner, diversified loan books growing at sustainable 18\u201322% annual rates. The former face another 2\u20133 quarters of elevated credit costs; the latter are already delivering strong Q4 FY26 earnings.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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title=\"Top Stocks Overview 2026\">Top Stocks Overview 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Company_Analysis\" title=\"Company Analysis\">Company Analysis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Bajaj_Finance_%E2%80%94_Indias_Premier_Consumer_NBFC\" title=\"Bajaj Finance \u2014 India&#8217;s Premier Consumer NBFC\">Bajaj Finance \u2014 India&#8217;s Premier Consumer NBFC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Shriram_Finance_%E2%80%94_Vehicle_Finance_Market_Leader\" title=\"Shriram Finance \u2014 Vehicle Finance Market Leader\">Shriram Finance \u2014 Vehicle Finance Market Leader<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Cholamandalam_Finance_%E2%80%94_Diversified_Vehicle_and_Home_Loans\" title=\"Cholamandalam Finance \u2014 Diversified Vehicle and Home Loans\">Cholamandalam Finance \u2014 Diversified Vehicle and Home Loans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Five-Star_Business_Finance_%E2%80%94_MSME_Specialist\" title=\"Five-Star Business Finance \u2014 MSME Specialist\">Five-Star Business Finance \u2014 MSME Specialist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Key_Factors_to_Consider\" title=\"Key Factors to Consider\">Key Factors to Consider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Risks_to_Be_Aware_Of\" title=\"Risks to Be Aware Of\">Risks to Be Aware Of<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_Stocks\" title=\"How to Choose the Right Stocks\">How to Choose the Right Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Which_is_the_best_NBFC_stock_to_invest_in_India_2026\" title=\"Which is the best NBFC stock to invest in India 2026?\">Which is the best NBFC stock to invest in India 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Is_NBFC_sector_a_good_investment_in_2026\" title=\"Is NBFC sector a good investment in 2026?\">Is NBFC sector a good investment in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#What_is_the_difference_between_banks_and_NBFCs_for_investors\" title=\"What is the difference between banks and NBFCs for investors?\">What is the difference between banks and NBFCs for investors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#How_does_the_RBI_rate_cut_affect_NBFC_stocks\" title=\"How does the RBI rate cut affect NBFC stocks?\">How does the RBI rate cut affect NBFC stocks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/best-nbfc-stocks-india-2026\/#Recent_Article\" title=\"Recent Article\">Recent Article<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Policy_Highlights_2026-27\"><\/span><strong>Key Policy Highlights 2026-27<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\">[Tap to Access Best Research Pieces on Univest]<\/a><\/p><p><strong>\u2022 RBI rate cut cycle:<\/strong> 25bps cut in Feb 2026; another 25bps expected in April \u2014 lowers NBFC funding costs<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 Priority sector lending norms relaxed:<\/strong> NBFCs get more flexibility in MSME and agriculture lending<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 MFI sector stress: <\/strong>Rs 8,000 crore of microfinance NPA expected in FY26 \u2014 sector cleanup ongoing<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 Co-lending framework:<\/strong> Banks partnering with NBFCs expands credit access \u2014 positive for vehicle and MSME NBFCs<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 Digital lending guidelines: <\/strong>RBI framework clarifies rules \u2014 reduces regulatory uncertainty for fintech NBFCs<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Stocks_Overview_2026\"><\/span><strong>Top Stocks Overview 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\">[Click Here \u2013 Get Free Investment Predictions]<\/a><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Company<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CMP (Rs)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Market Cap<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>52W High<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>52W Low<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajfinance\/bajaj-finance-ltd-share-price-today\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajfinance\/bajaj-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finance<\/a><\/td><td>8,100<\/td><td>Rs 5,01,000 Cr<\/td><td>9,230<\/td><td>6,650<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/shriramfin\/shriram-finance-ltd-share-price-today\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/shriramfin\/shriram-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Shriram Finance<\/a><\/td><td>600<\/td><td>Rs 1,12,700 Cr<\/td><td>740<\/td><td>525<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cholahldng\/cholamandalam-financial-holdings-ltd-share-price-today\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cholahldng\/cholamandalam-financial-holdings-ltd-share-price-today\">Cholamandalam Finance<\/a><\/td><td>1,320<\/td><td>Rs 1,09,400 Cr<\/td><td>1,650<\/td><td>1,050<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/poonawalla\/poonawalla-fincorp-ltd-share-price-today\">Poonawalla Fincorp<\/a><\/td><td>285<\/td><td>Rs 22,700 Cr<\/td><td>500<\/td><td>240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/iifl\/iifl-finance-ltd-share-price-today\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/iifl\/iifl-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">IIFL Finance<\/a><\/td><td>380<\/td><td>Rs 14,500 Cr<\/td><td>620<\/td><td>320<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/masfin\/mas-financial-services-ltd-share-price-today\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/masfin\/mas-financial-services-ltd-share-price-today\">Mas Financial Services<\/a><\/td><td>280<\/td><td>Rs 2,800 Cr<\/td><td>420<\/td><td>245<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/fivestar\/five-share-price-today\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/fivestar\/five-share-price-today\">Five-Star Business Finance<\/a><\/td><td>680<\/td><td>Rs 14,700 Cr<\/td><td>900<\/td><td>580<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Data sourced from NSE\/BSE and Screener.in. CMP as of early April 2026. Verify before investing.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Company Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/08160331\/best_nbfc_stocks_india_2026_mid_article-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Top NBFC Stocks at a Glance \" class=\"wp-image-67884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/08160331\/best_nbfc_stocks_india_2026_mid_article-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/08160331\/best_nbfc_stocks_india_2026_mid_article-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/08160331\/best_nbfc_stocks_india_2026_mid_article-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/08160331\/best_nbfc_stocks_india_2026_mid_article-900x471.jpg 900w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/08160331\/best_nbfc_stocks_india_2026_mid_article-600x314.jpg 600w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/08160331\/best_nbfc_stocks_india_2026_mid_article-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/08160331\/best_nbfc_stocks_india_2026_mid_article.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bajaj_Finance_%E2%80%94_Indias_Premier_Consumer_NBFC\"><\/span><strong>Bajaj Finance \u2014 India&#8217;s Premier Consumer NBFC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Bajaj Finance is the most valued NBFC in India with an AUM of Rs 3.85 lakh crore and 91+ million customer relationships. Its 3.0 app has crossed 51 million users \u2014 creating a digital moat that pure-play banks struggle to match. Q3 FY26 PAT was Rs 4,308 crore, with NIM of 9.8%. Q4 FY26 PAT estimates are Rs 4,400\u20134,700 crore. The company&#8217;s diversification across consumer, SME, and mortgages has been its key defensive strength during the current microfinance stress cycle.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shriram_Finance_%E2%80%94_Vehicle_Finance_Market_Leader\"><\/span><strong>Shriram Finance \u2014 Vehicle Finance Market Leader<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Shriram Finance is India&#8217;s largest vehicle finance NBFC, with Rs 2.45 lakh crore AUM focused on used commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, and SME finance. The commercial vehicle upcycle in FY26\u201327 is a direct tailwind. Credit costs are expected to normalise from 2.1% to 1.7\u20131.8% in FY27. At 1.6x book value, the stock is attractively valued relative to its 18\u201320% ROE potential.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cholamandalam_Finance_%E2%80%94_Diversified_Vehicle_and_Home_Loans\"><\/span><strong>Cholamandalam Finance \u2014 Diversified Vehicle and Home Loans<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Chola is one of the best-run NBFCs in India, with AUM of Rs 1.65 lakh crore across vehicle finance, home loans, and SME lending. ROA has consistently been above 2.8% \u2014 a benchmark most banks don&#8217;t achieve. The company&#8217;s entry into home equity and LAP lending is diversifying revenue and extending its runway.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five-Star_Business_Finance_%E2%80%94_MSME_Specialist\"><\/span><strong>Five-Star Business Finance \u2014 MSME Specialist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Five-Star targets self-employed individuals in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities for property-backed SME loans. Its unique go-to-market \u2014 branch officers who personally know borrowers \u2014 creates a credit quality advantage that digital lenders cannot replicate easily. Gross NPA is below 1.5%, and ROAE is 17\u201318%.<\/p><p>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to get daily stock recommendations and insightful research pieces.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Factors_to_Consider\"><\/span><strong>Key Factors to Consider<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>RBI rate cut cycle improves funding cost and NIM for well-positioned NBFCs<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Rural credit demand recovery after 2 years of farm income stress<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Vehicle finance cycle in CV upcycle \u2014 direct tailwind for Shriram and Chola<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Digital lending scale creating data moats \u2014 Bajaj Finance&#8217;s 91 million database is unmatched<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Co-lending with banks expanding credit reach without balance sheet risk for NBFCs<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Be_Aware_Of\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Be Aware Of<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Microfinance NPA stress \u2014 Rs 8,000 crore sector-wide NPA expected in FY26<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Rate cut pace slower than expected \u2014 funding cost benefit delay<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Regulatory changes in digital lending \u2014 RBI tightening norms for apps and DSAs<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Competition from banks moving into SME and vehicle finance<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 <\/strong>Credit cycle concerns if rural income doesn&#8217;t recover in Kharif 2026<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose the Right Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>\u2022 AUM growth:<\/strong> Prefer NBFCs growing AUM at 18\u201322% \u2014 above industry average of 14%<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 Asset quality: <\/strong>Gross NPA &lt; 2.5% and credit cost &lt; 2% are healthy thresholds<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 NIM stability: <\/strong>NIMs > 8% (for consumer NBFCs) indicate pricing power and portfolio quality<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 ROA and ROE: <\/strong>ROA > 2.5% and ROE > 18% are benchmarks for high-quality NBFCs<\/p><p><strong>\u2022 Segment exposure: <\/strong>Avoid NBFCs with >20% MFI book exposure until sector stress cycle completes<\/p><p>Discover top stocks with high potential using <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Univest Screener<\/a> \u2014 filter by sector, market cap, dividend yield, and more.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_best_NBFC_stock_to_invest_in_India_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which is the best NBFC stock to invest in India 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Bajaj Finance remains the top pick for quality-conscious investors \u2014 its scale, digital capabilities, and AUM diversification are unmatched. For value investors, Shriram Finance at 1.6x book offers strong upside with the CV cycle turning. Cholamandalam is the best mid-cap NBFC for balanced risk-reward.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_NBFC_sector_a_good_investment_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Is NBFC sector a good investment in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The NBFC sector is at a recovery inflection point in 2026. MFI stress is peaking, rate cuts are beginning, and vehicle finance demand is recovering. Selectively, quality NBFCs with clean books offer attractive 15\u201325% return potential over 12\u201318 months.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_banks_and_NBFCs_for_investors\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between banks and NBFCs for investors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits, which makes them more dependent on market borrowings \u2014 creating higher funding cost sensitivity to interest rate cycles. However, NBFCs often serve underserved segments with higher yields and fewer regulatory constraints than banks, resulting in higher NIMs. For investors, this means higher growth potential but also higher credit and funding risk.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_RBI_rate_cut_affect_NBFC_stocks\"><\/span><strong>How does the RBI rate cut affect NBFC stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>RBI rate cuts reduce the cost of external borrowings for NBFCs, directly improving net interest margins. For NBFCs with short asset duration (like auto loans at 2\u20133 years) and longer liability duration, rate cuts improve spreads faster. Bajaj Finance and Chola are expected to benefit most from the current rate cut cycle.<\/p><p><strong>Disclaimer: <\/strong>Investments in securities are subject to market risk. Please read all related documents before investing. This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. 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After two difficult years of microfinance stress and rising credit costs, NBFC stocks in India 2026 are approaching a recovery inflection point. 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