Fusion Finance aims to cut microfin share, offer larger retail loansFusion Finance plans to reduce microfinance loans to seventy percent by fiscal 2029. The company will introduce larger individual loans whi...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
AI in banking must move beyond retail to farms, MSMEs: SBI Chairman SettyIn a recent statement, CS Setty, Chairman of the State Bank of India, underscored AI's transformative potential for the Indian banking sect...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
How Rs. 40,000 Regular Income from Bonds Can Ease the Liquidity Pressure on the Sandwich GenerationMiddle-aged families face financial stress from competing responsibilities and unexpected expenses. A dedicated bond portfolio can provide ...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Global banks are pulling back credit cards once prized by rich IndiansSeveral offshore banks are becoming reluctant to issue or renew international credit cards for wealthy resident Indians due to India’s 180-...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Student loans, GoI reading this rightIn a groundbreaking move, the government is set to double education loan disbursals across the country, enabling greater access to higher e...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Withdrawal of zero MDR may jeopardise one of India’s most successful public policy innovationsThe Payment and Settlement Systems Amendment Bill has revived debate over MDR on UPI. While charges could support banks and fintech firms, ...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI infrastructure, not just AI software, will drive India's next wealth cycle: Amit JoshiFrom data centres and power transmission to manufacturing and the energy transition, these sectors are emerging as the real enablers of the...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
M2P raises Rs 100 crore debt from Alteria to fund AI expansionThe three-year facility — M2P’s second debt raise — will largely finance AI product development and computing capacity, cofounder and chief...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Urban cooperative bank license applicants need a minimum Rs 300 crore of capital and Rs 10000 crore of deposits, says RBIThe Reserve Bank of India is resuming urban cooperative bank licenses after two decades. Eligible credit societies need a minimum capital o...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one-stop guide for all key decisionsRBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to uphold its policy repo rate at 5.25 percent, a choice made after cons...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
IMF flags rising financial stability risks as BigTech expands deeper into payments, lending and financial servicesThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growing role of large technology companies in financial services could pose risks...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk| Large caps offer stability, but alpha lies in selective mid- and small-caps: Rakesh VyasWhile the near-term outlook remains clouded by inflation concerns and margin pressures, Rakesh Vyas, CIO & Portfolio Manager at Quest Inves...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
FISME seeks GST overhaul to ease MSME complianceFISME seeks Goods and Services Tax reforms to ease MSME compliance burdens. They propose a safe harbour for input tax credit and faster GST...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Household savings rise to 21.7% of GDP in FY25: GovtHousehold savings increased to 21.7 percent of GDP in 2024-25. Government and RBI measures aim to boost incomes and financial security. RBI...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Indian companies build inventories amid rising commodity prices, supply chain risks: ReportIndian companies are accelerating inventory build-up to meet strong domestic demand. This strategy also prepares them for potential commodi...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25%, market to focus on policy guidance: NuvamaThe Reserve Bank of India will likely keep its repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. Policymakers are expected to adopt a cautious wait-and-...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
RBI issues revised Basel Pillar 3 disclosure framework for commercial, small finance and payments banksThe Reserve Bank of India has revised its Basel Pillar 3 disclosure framework. These amendments aim to strengthen market discipline through...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.30 PM IST