Harassed by loan recovery agents? Know your legal rights and 6 steps to fight backBorrowers struggling with debt often face harassment from recovery agents through abusive calls, threats, public shaming, and unauthorised ...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Energy prices, current account deficit, balance of payments big priorities right now: CEAManaging macroeconomic fundamentals like balance of payments and current account deficit is a top priority for the government. The West Asi...
29 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Stocks in news: RIL, Coal India, IDFC First Bank, Zydus Life, ONGCMarkets traded subdued with the India VIX correcting nearly 15% this week, though this hasn't significantly impacted benchmark index moveme...
29 May, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
Top gold loan companies expand bullion holdings to record levels in FY26India's top gold loan firms, Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance, and IIFL Finance, collectively hold a record 334 tonnes of gold. This amo...
27 May, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Bernstein says Aadhar Housing, Home First, other housing stocks can rally up to 34%. Here are 3 reasons whyBernstein sees a significant rally potential of up to 34% in affordable housing finance stocks like Home First Finance and Aptus Value Hous...
26 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
FM asks lenders to go beyond standard loans, design credit repayments around biz cyclesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on banks to move beyond standard loan products. She emphasized the need for repayment struct...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
IT sector a contrarian opportunity at current valuations: Aditya ShahAditya Shah of Hercules Advisors identifies power, banking, chemicals, and real estate as promising sectors for long-term growth amidst glo...
22 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%If you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high...
20 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
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
Arohan Financial Services files IPO papers with Sebi; eyes Rs 600 cr via fresh issueUS Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, a retirement financial services firm, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Aavishkaar Goodwell I...
18 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Gold loans are no longer merely the last source of credit for the poor: Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorpMuthoot Fincorp is gearing up for a monumental ₹4,000 crore IPO, seeking to ignite its expansion plans and harness the momentum of its curr...
18 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Geopolitical tensions keep markets nervous despite strong earnings: Dipan MehtaGeopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran crisis, are overshadowing strong corporate earnings, according to Dipan Mehta. While India Inc...
13 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Big banks urge RBI to rethink uniform forex exposure capIn recent interactions with RBI, officials of big state-owned and private sector banks have suggested a dynamic regulation on the unhedged ...
11 May, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
Gold loans power Small Finance Banks' growth as microfinance asset quality weakensSmall Finance Banks are shifting focus to secured loans like gold loans. This move aims to stabilize their financial health and earnings. T...
11 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Muthoot Microfin plans to cut risk by bringing down group micro loan share to 60% by 2030, says CEO Sadaf SayeedMuthoot Microfin is shifting focus from unsecured loans to business diversification. The company aims to reduce its microfinance asset shar...
07 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST