RBI allows gradual device restrictions for EMI defaults, eases recovery agent disclosure normsThe Reserve Bank of India will permit lenders to restrict devices bought on EMI financing. These restrictions will be gradual and only afte...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
RBI's draft curbs on revolving credit may impact NBFC flexi loans: Morgan StanleyThe Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft directions proposing restrictions on revolving credit facilities offered by non-banking financial c...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
RBI relaxes device-loan recovery normsThe Reserve Bank of India has updated its regulations on mobile loan financing. Lenders are now required to reinstate device functionality ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year. Here's what it means for homebuyers in the USUS mortgage rates have climbed for five consecutive weeks, reaching a yearly high. This trend makes homeownership increasingly difficult fo...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
RBI bars banks from disabling mobile devices of defaulting borrowersBanks cannot disable borrower mobile phones and laptops for loan recovery. This new rule applies unless the devices themselves were finance...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Foreign borrowings hit over $6 billion in June as 140 firms tap global marketIn June, external commercial borrowings and foreign currency convertible bonds amassed an impressive $6.07 billion. Prominent borrowers inc...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
No case for early closure or extension of swap window: RBIThe Reserve Bank of India will not close the swap window early. Robust foreign currency inflows have strengthened India's balance of paymen...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
RBI MPC: Home loan borrowers can breathe a sigh of relief, but how long their good days will last?RBI repo rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its repo rate at 5.25%, providing ongoing relief for home loan borrowers. This deci...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Higher funding costs, rising competition may weigh on Muthoot FinanceMuthoot Finance shares dropped nearly eight percent after reporting lower net interest margins. Loan yields are expected to remain under pr...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
US Stock Market: Treasury sees higher Q3 borrowing needs as cash flow outlook weakensThe US Treasury anticipates borrowing $739 billion in the third quarter. This borrowing estimate reflects lower cash flows and a stronger o...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Australian library gets 1858 book 'Antiquities of Athens' back 150 years late with a staggering $19,500 fine but there’s one big problem: nobody knows who borrowed itA rare 1858 book has finally returned to an Australian library after an estimated 150 years, but its mystery borrower cannot be found. The ...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
RBI's FCNR, forex schemes draw $40.81 billion in inflows so farSignificant capital inflows have been recorded, thanks to the proactive measures taken by India's central bank. The Reserve Bank of India f...
01 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
In 1870, a book was borrowed from a library in Australia. 150 years later, it was found behind a fireplaceA library book borrowed in the 1870s has returned to Kiama, Australia. It was discovered sealed inside a fireplace during recent home renov...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Trump's push for lower US interest rates faces setback as borrowing costs climb before midtermsTrump's promise of lower interest rates is under pressure as Treasury yields climb and financial markets move contrary to the administratio...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Indian Oil raises $500 mn under RBI's concessional forex swap window, eyes moreIndian Oil Corporation secured five hundred million dollars through a special Reserve Bank of India swap facility. This concessional forex ...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Formal retail credit access doubles over past decadeIndia’s formal retail credit market has expanded sharply over the past decade, with credit access rising from 35% of consumers in 2017 to 7...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
The future of personal loans is pay for what you needTraditional loans assumed fixed needs, but modern financial requirements are often incremental. Borrowers now seek flexibility to access fu...
30 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST