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 ...
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. ...
Canara Bank recovers over half of ₹500 crore Rajesh Exports exposure, CEO outlines growth strategyCanara Bank has recovered over half of its ₹500 crore exposure to Rajesh Exports and is pursuing legal avenues for the remaining amount. Th...
SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loanSpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and re...
BharatPe Flex launched: Pay via UPI now, settle bills later with credit line and up to 45 days of interest-free usageBharatPe and YES Bank introduce BharatPe Flex, a new credit-on-UPI service. This facility allows eligible users to make UPI payments even w...
80% of Indian small businesses grew in 2025, surpassing Asia-Pacific average of 63%: CPA Australia SurveyRising costs remained the main challenge for such businesses in 2025, says the survey.
The rupee warning: Six actions for business leadersThe Indian rupee is dipping to historic lows, approaching the 100-dollar threshold. Driven by market sentiment and a perilous cycle of fore...
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 ...
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...
Strait of Hormuz disruption biggest risk to India's growth, inflation outlook: Finance MinistryIndia faces economic challenges from the West Asia war. Rising energy prices and a weaker rupee are concerns. A poor monsoon could worsen f...
Iran war: Public sector banks asked to stay preparedPublic sector banks received guidance from the Centre to prepare for global uncertainties. The finance ministry reviewed bank performance a...
Reliance secures record Japan financing after S&P upgrade to A-Reliance Industries Limited achieved a major milestone by securing the largest Samurai loan ever for an Indian company. It also completed t...
Mukesh Ambani forgoes salary for sixth straight year as Reliance clocks record profitReliance Industries achieved significant overseas financing milestones in FY26, securing the largest Samurai loan by an Indian company. Cha...
US, UK firms boost currency hedging as war sparks volatilityAmerican and British companies significantly boosted currency hedging last quarter. This move came as global markets faced turbulence. Even...
Slice swings to profit in first full year as small finance bankSlice Small Finance Bank achieved a net profit of Rs 48.4 crore in FY26. This marks a significant turnaround after a substantial loss in th...
PSBs told to draw up plan to boost rural and informal sector lendingGovernment directs state-run banks to identify successful initiatives for wider adoption. The focus will be on lending to unorganised secto...
Govt's credit guarantee to reduce MSME bad loan risks for banksThe government's Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 is set to bolster micro, small, and medium enterprises. Experts believe this in...