Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
2026 IRS Tax Refund: How to track your money and when you’ll get paid - Check the average refund amountThe 2026 IRS tax refund season is underway, with millions awaiting their 2025 tax return payments. E-filed returns with direct deposit are ...
20 May, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
UAE landlords can now check tenants’ credit scores before renting homes; here’s how the new system worksPrivate landlords in the UAE can now access tenant credit scores. This new system requires tenant consent through the UAE PASS digital iden...
18 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Global Market: China’s April growth slows sharply as consumption, factory output weakenChina's economy shows signs of slowing down. Industrial output, retail sales, and investment activity weakened in April. This slowdown is l...
18 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
China's economy slows in April as output, retail sales disappoint in blow to outlookChina’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.1% in April from 5.7% in March, missing market expectations of a 5.9% rise, official data show...
18 May, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks, US futures climb on tech optimismAsian stocks advanced, mirroring Wall Street's record highs driven by a tech surge and strong corporate earnings. Investors are closely wat...
14 May, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Over-leveraged borrowers put Rs 15,800 crore microfinance portfolio at riskMicrofinance has become a double-edged sword, with substantial debt levels amassing to about ₹15,800 crore among borrowers juggling multipl...
12 May, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
US national debt crosses 100% of GDP: America now owes more than its entire economy produces — and the $1 trillion interest payments alone now outpace the PentagonU.S. debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2% on March 31: For the first time since the ruins of World War II, the United States national debt has surp...
01 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
US small businesses pull back on investment: Only 16% plan CapEx in March, lowest since 2009US small businesses are becoming careful with money and reducing new investments. Many are facing rising costs, hiring issues, and uncertai...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Liquidity unlocked, access denied: With rating rules, how TReDS leaves most MSMEs behindDespite the government’s TReDS push, experts say the RBI’s move to ease onboarding lacks clarity as credit ratings continue to be a key bot...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Gold Loan: Borrowers with big exposure more prone to default, says TransUnion Cibil reportIndia’s gold loan market is seeing rising stress as borrowers take larger and multiple loans, pushing up delinquency rates and credit risk,...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Women borrowers hold Rs 76 lakh crore credit portfolio: ReportThe Aayog, in the report titled 'From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India's Evolving Credit Market', said that between December 2017 and...
08 Apr, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
As India's MSME sector matures, IDBI Bank's Sumit Phakka says the lending framework must keep paceIndia's small businesses are now driving economic growth. New government budgets are boosting MSME financing and support. Digital tools are...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
West Asia conflict fears could harden credit card underwriting, curb co-branded card growthIndian banks are tightening credit card rules due to global economic worries and the West Asia war. Fintech firms expect stricter underwrit...
08 Apr, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
Small finance banks make it big on micro revivalSmall finance banks in India have concluded fiscal year 2026 with robust business growth. These lenders experienced higher-than-average loa...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Real-time checks to improve discipline in credit cycleLenders will now report to credit bureaus weekly, a shift from fortnightly, enhancing real-time borrower risk assessment. This move is expe...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
RBI looks to ensure uniformity in credit bureau data qualityThe Reserve Bank of India is reviewing credit bureau operations. This aims to improve data consistency and transparency for customers. A wo...
05 Jul, 2025, 12.14 AM IST