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
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...
29 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Bank RoA to slip 10-15 bps to 1.15-1.2% this fiscal for 2 reasons: CrisilIndian banks’ RoA is expected to ease to 1.15–1.2% this fiscal from 1.3% last year, driven by lower treasury income and higher pre-emptive ...
29 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
FM Sitharaman launches key SIDBI initiatives for MSME growthThese include portals for credit delivery to rural areas and machinery access for MSMEs, alongside a program to modernize rural enterprises...
25 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
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...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
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...
22 May, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Private, govt banks pledge full support to ECLGS 5.0Banks are fully supporting the new Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0. This scheme aims to help businesses facing challenges due to...
20 May, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
ECLGS 5.0 set to boost mid-sized banks with strong MSME focusThe new Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 is set to boost mid-sized banks. These banks have a larger share of loans to micro, smal...
13 May, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Bank of Baroda aims 10 per cent corporate growth in FY27, Rs 50,000 cr loans in pipelineBank of Baroda plans a 10 percent expansion of its corporate lending by FY27. A Rs 50,000 crore pipeline is in place, with significant dema...
11 May, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
As India grows richer, banks will have to adjust to thinner margins: Indian Bank CEOIndian Bank's chief Binod Kumar expects interest rates to rise and net interest margins to fall as India develops. He plans to raise capita...
11 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
India pushes MSME finance, cooperation agenda under BRICSIndia is leading BRICS efforts to boost small businesses. The focus is on better access to finance and using fintech for credit. BRICS nati...
08 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
ECLGS 5.0 to help SBI open ₹70,000–₹80,000 crore credit line: Chairman CS SettyIn a pivotal stride towards economic recovery, the government has unveiled ECLGS 5.0, aimed at fortifying MSMEs and the airline industry am...
07 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Relief now, risk later? ECLGS 5.0 aims to ease MSME stress, industry flags risks in moratorium termsECLGS 5.0 is meant to cushion MSMEs from the impact of the US-Iran war, but will it really help small businesses, industry questions.
07 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
ECLGS 5.0 to benefit 1.1 crore MSME accounts with additional credit support: SBI ReportThe government has approved ECLGS 5.0 to support MSMEs and airlines. This scheme aims to provide crucial working capital. Around 1.1 crore ...
07 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Assuring credit is spread well, in timeIn a bold move to bolster the economy, the Indian government is injecting an additional ₹2.55 lakh crore in credit specifically aimed at sm...
06 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Cabinet clears Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 to cushion MSMEs, airlines amid Gulf warThe government has approved a new credit scheme, ECLGS 5.0, to support airlines and small businesses facing economic challenges. This initi...
06 May, 2026, 07.00 PM IST