Indian banks turn cautious on MSME lending as stress signals emerge: ReportIndian banks are becoming more cautious about lending to MSMEs as early signs of stress emerge in the sector. According to a 360 ONE Capita...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
RBI overhauls Lead Bank Scheme after review, issues new guidelinesThe Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Karnataka government to decide on revival of student polls in colleges this month: CM D K ShivakumarKarnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has revealed that the upcoming cabinet meeting will address the revival of student body election...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in June 2026Banking and PSU debt funds offer a relatively safe investment avenue for investors looking for a few years. These schemes primarily invest ...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Karnataka MLC polls: Congress sweeps all five seats, says mandate backs government's policiesCongress achieved a significant win in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, securing all five seats. Leaders stated the results ref...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
'Five guarantee schemes will not be stopped': Siddaramaiah slams BJP for "false propoganda"Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assures that the Congress party's five guarantee schemes will continue indefinitely. He labels...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Guarantee schemes won’t stop, says Shivakumar; Will continue beyond 2028 polls, adds SiddaramaiahKarnataka's Congress government assures its guarantee schemes will continue. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated the ongoing verification d...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
West Bengal likely to unveil new industry policy with seamless land acquisition plans in June 22 budgetWest Bengal's first BJP government will unveil a new industrial policy in its maiden budget on June 22, featuring seamless land acquisition...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Higher crude prices fuel bank lending boom; credit growth hits 17.7%, fastest since June 2024Bank lending saw its fastest growth in almost two years by May 31, 2026. Credit expanded significantly, reaching Rs 215.2 lakh crore. This ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Credit guarantee scheme for MFI 2.0 gets extensionThe Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 has been extended. This extension will last until August or until guarantees ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Over 1 lakh guarantees totalling Rs 48,484 cr issued under ECLG scheme since May 5: FinMinThe Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 has seen over 1 lakh guarantees issued, totaling Rs 48,484 crore in just one month. ...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Govt extends validity of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions upto August 31The Finance Ministry has extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 until August 31, 2026, or until Rs 20,000 c...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM 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
Credit guarantee scheme for MFIs still stuck in low gearBanks have received an aggregate loan demand of Rs 10,000-12,500 crore under the scheme, according to people familiar with the matter. Whil...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
India’s shipping services to East Hormuz and Red Sea doubled from FebruaryShipping routes East of Hormuz and in the Red Sea have seen a significant increase in services. The Indian government is also processing a ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Banks sanction Rs 35,000 cr loans under ECLGS to MSMEs to deal with West Asia crisisBanks have disbursed Rs 35,000 crore in loans under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. This initiative supports MSMEs and industri...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST