Fintech lenders corner 77% of India's personal loan market by volume in FY26Fintech lenders now lead India's personal loan market by loan count. These digital NBFCs are disbursing small-ticket loans, reaching more c...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Funds are won or lost on operational rigour, not just deal-making: Artha Group COOAs venture capital matures beyond the era of easy money and momentum investing, operational discipline is becoming as important as deal-mak...
25 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Uber CEO on Travis Kalanick; Micron’s warning to IndiaDara Khosrowshahi told ET in an interaction that Uber is open to collaborating with founder Travis Kalanick. This and more in today’s ETtec...
18 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Warren Buffett's framework for finding businesses to invest : The ‘Shiftless Nephew test’Warren Buffett once revealed a brutally simple test for separating great businesses from merely good ones: Could you put a lazy, not-too-sm...
15 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
War, oil price hikes, and risks: Time to still be contrarian? 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 25%Small-cap investing is not just about finding stocks that can rise faster than the market, which is the assumption with which most investor...
02 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Plurilaterals without guardrails can fragment trading system: ExpertsGlobal trade volumes are growing despite concerns about the WTO. Experts discussed reforming the WTO's rules and governance. They highlight...
02 May, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Berkshire Hathaway profit rises despite consumer stress, cash sets recordBerkshire Hathaway reported stronger Q1 operating profit despite economic headwinds impacting consumer businesses. Led by Warren Buffett an...
02 May, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Worry about an impending $eluge?Global private equity firms are amassing huge funds for India. However, disruptions in tech and lending sectors, coupled with high valuatio...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
More data doesn’t mean better credit: Account aggregators prove whyIn this new era, competitive advantage will belong to those with the most disciplined analytical frameworks.
20 Apr, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
The architecture of resilience: Why India’s private credit stands apartIndia’s private credit market stands resilient amid global stress due to its conservative fund structures, strict leverage norms, and close...
03 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Corp insurance premiums fall up to 80% this seasonCorporate insurance premiums are falling sharply this renewal season. Property and commercial lines are witnessing steep declines. Intense ...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Sebi’s proposed merchant banking regulations: Will it make the big bigger?The capital markets have transformed substantially over the last three decades. Therefore, it's crucial to re-evaluate the existing regulat...
17 Sep, 2024, 03.40 PM IST
What is Hard Underwriting?Underwriting undertakes the risk associated with an investment, venture or a loan in lieu of a premium.
06 Apr, 2020, 11.02 AM IST
What is Soft Underwriting?Soft underwriting happens when an underwriter agrees to buy shares in an IPO at a stage after the issue is closed.
26 Dec, 2019, 03.41 PM IST
- All IPOs may now come with underwriting cover
Such issue would give confidence to investors that the issue has been vetted by domain experts after considering risk factors. Derivatives ...
02 Apr, 2008, 12.00 PM IST
- Banks eye higher fees for IPOs
In the changed market conditions, bankers are not interested to go for hard underwriting agreements. Internet Banking safe and speedy | Buy...
05 Mar, 2008, 02.49 PM IST
- No decision to defer MUL issue beyond Dec 2003
The government has not decided to defer the Maruti public issue beyond December '03, but would float the company as soon as the market cond...
30 Sep, 2002, 02.49 AM IST