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
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on FridayIndian equities extended gains after the US Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, with Sensex rising 274 points and Nifty closing above 24,...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Banking on gear shift for pickup: After cleaning up bad loans, banks now need a new reform pushIndia's banking sector requires reforms for sustained growth and improved credit access. Banks must grow significantly to meet microenterpr...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on TuesdayIndian markets snapped a five-session losing streak as easing Iran-US tensions, lower crude prices and upbeat earnings lifted sentiment. Se...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Q1 Results today: SBI Life, Tata Consumer, Hindustan Zinc among 86 companies to announce earningsA total of 86 companies are slated to announce their Q1 FY27 earnings today, with key names including Tata Consumer Products, SBI Life Insu...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
TVS Venu Group firm Home Credit India to acquire Varthana Finance for Rs 967 croreThe acquisition will make Varthana Finance a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Credit India and a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of TVS Ho...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on WednesdayIndian equities fell sharply as escalating West Asia tensions lifted crude oil prices and weakened the rupee, raising inflation concerns. S...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Hormuz & Iran war can slow India down but not hold it backDespite the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz risks and elevated crude oil prices, the IMF expects India to remain one of the world's fastest-grow...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
S&P flags risks to Indian microfinance lenders' $35 billion bookIndia's $35 billion microfinance sector faces fresh risks as weak monsoon forecasts and persistent inflation threaten rural incomes, increa...
08 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Business loans to entrepreneurs grew faster than those to commercial entities over three yearsWhile overall credit performance remains stable, unsecured business loans to entities and smaller ticket-size loans show emerging risk pock...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
ITC charts growth through FMCG, digital farming and fresh foodsITC Ltd is aggressively pursuing a medium-term growth strategy, aiming to become India's top FMCG player by bolstering core brands and expl...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdayIndian markets rallied on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty gaining up to 1% amid easing crude prices, supportive global cues and optimism o...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
RBI says UPI-linked credit lines must follow same rules as traditional loans; Closes regulatory arbitrageThe Reserve Bank of India has mandated uniform prudential treatment for all credit facilities, including those disbursed via UPI. This move...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
RBI allows guarantee cover for TReDS financing in fresh directionsThe Reserve Bank of India has enhanced credit access for MSMEs by allowing financiers on TReDS platforms to secure guarantee cover for fina...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Credit flow to bottom tier slows as microfinance lenders turn to safer borrowers: SIDBI-EquifaxCredit access for bottom-of-the-pyramid borrowers in India has slowed as microfinance lenders turn cautious after two years of asset qualit...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST