The document discusses competition in the Indian microfinance sector and its effects. It presents results from a study analyzing loan repayment data from multiple MFIs with over 500,000 client records. The study found that approximately 10% of MFI clients had loans from multiple lenders. Interviews with these clients suggested they borrowed from multiple MFIs primarily to obtain larger loan sizes or as a backup in case of default. While competition benefits customers through lower rates and better service, concerns remain around potential negatives like over-indebtedness and mission drift. The document advocates further research to better understand the impacts of competition.