Which of the following banks has planned to commence urban microfinance operations in its 85 branches across the country? A) Yes Bank B) Kotak Mahindra Bank C) ICICI Bank D) Axis Bank E) None of these

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D) Axis Bank Explanation: India‘s third largest private sector lender Axis Bank has forayed into Urban Microfinance segment and will now provide collateral free credit facilities to low-income women groups. The urban micro lending initiative ‗Axis Sahyog‘ under the Bank‘s flagship microfinance programme will be delivered via its technology driven ‗TAB based lending‘ solution.

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