What's brewing? FinMin seeks gold lending info from banksIn a communique to banks on Friday evening, the Department of Financial Services sought data on value and quantity of gold metal loans (GML...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Financial independence: Why enabling agency and accountability matter for women, parents, and dependantsI would like to place for discussion not just the question of freedom to decide, but also responsibility and accountability. Why don’t we p...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Timely return of a loan makes it easier to...' - motivational life lessons on trust, reliability, integrity, accountability and why honouring commitments opens more doorsChinese proverb of the day: Ancient Chinese sayings emphasizes that timely repayment of loans, like the proverb "有借有还,再借不难," builds trust a...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
'Income Rs 1.7 lakh per month, savings just Rs 2,250': Couple say they are living paycheck to paycheck, mentally exhaustedA young Indian couple earning a combined ₹1.7 lakh monthly faces financial strain. High loan EMIs, including a ₹70,000 personal loan, leave...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
RBI approves Sahamati as SRO for Account Aggregator ecosystemThe Reserve Bank of India has recognized Sahamati as the Self-Regulatory Organisation for the Account Aggregator ecosystem. This move forma...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
'13 foreign nationals died in Malviya Nagar fire': MEAA devastating fire in Malviya Nagar has claimed 21 lives, including 13 foreign nationals. The Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating ...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
RBI MPC June meet 2026: What's cheaper and what's costlierThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the repo rate at 5.25%. This decision comes as policymakers assess the effects of higher energy pr...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Owner Lovkesh Bajaj claims no direct management, says operations were handled by 'other person' in Malviya Nagar fire: SourcesMalviya Nagar fire incident news: Lovkesh Bajaj, co-owner of Hotel Flourish Stays, was arrested after a deadly fire in Malviya Nagar killed...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Quote of the day by Paul Krugman: 'Debt is one person's liability, but another person's...' - financial lessons and insights on role of debt in the economy, flow of money and growth of wealth by Nobel Prize-winning economist and pioneer of New Trade TheoryQuote of the day by Paul Krugman: Nobel laureate Paul Krugman sheds light on debt, emphasizing it's a two-sided coin. While a borrower's li...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Retail loan stress is the new growth driver for ARCsDuring 2025-26, ARCs acquired stressed debt worth more than Rs 2 lakh cr, comprising Rs 1.5 lakh cr of corporate loans and Rs 50,000 cr of ...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Regional curbs dampen microfin revival in South India as biz looks upTamil Nadu saw a 2.3% quarter-on-quarter squeeze in the state's microfinance outstanding portfolio to Rs 38,900 cr at the end of March, whi...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Fintech lenders corner 77% of India's personal loan market by volume in FY26Fintech lenders now lead India's personal loan market by loan count. These digital NBFCs are disbursing small-ticket loans, reaching more c...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Bengaluru CA used to earn Rs 13.5 LPA at 22. But she made one financial mistake for 3 years. She shares her hard-earned lesson at 30A Bengaluru Chartered Accountant, Meenal Goel, realized her biggest financial mistake was letting her savings sit idle for years. Despite a...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Nearly two-thirds of bank loans now priced below 9% as rate cuts biteIndian banks are offering more loans at lower interest rates. Almost two-thirds of all bank credit now has rates below 9%. This shift follo...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
How a personal loan EMI calculator can help you plan repayments betterUnderstanding personal loan EMIs is crucial for managing major expenses. An EMI calculator helps estimate monthly repayments based on loan ...
28 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Understand loan eligibility before applying for a loan for doctorsMedical professionals can secure loans for practice expansion by understanding lender criteria. Key factors include qualifications, credit ...
21 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST