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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...
If FIIs return, they tend to see it first. 15 stocks from financial services ecosystem, with upside potential as low as 3% to as high as 28%Financial services is where FIIs go when they turn positive on India. History shows us that much of the money goes to banks, and the wider ...
Crude oil correction could be India's next big market trigger: Rohit SeksariaIndian equities are poised for a positive shift as falling crude oil prices ease inflation and currency concerns, according to Sundaram Mut...
India's underperformance sets stage for recovery, says JM Financial's Deepak GuptaIndian equities are showing signs of a potential rebound, with attractive valuations and improved currency stability, according to Deepak G...
Ashok Vaswani to step down as Kotak Mahindra Bank MD & CEO; bank begins search for successorIn a surprising announcement, Ashok Vaswani, CEO and Managing Director at Kotak Mahindra Bank, has decided to step down on December 31, 202...
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...
RBI’s Swaminathan warns banks on rising risks beyond balance sheetsIndian banks face a new era of resilience. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J highlighted the need to manage complex uncertainties from geop...
IndusInd Bank faces fresh whistleblower allegationsThe new complaint alleges insider trading by Samir Agarwal, former zonal head of eastern India at IndusInd Bank, manipulation of financial ...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIf the US-Iran ceasefire holds, the markets may see some recovery. The movement of crude oil prices and its impact on the markets supports ...
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...
Private banks favoured over PSUs as macro headwinds cloud near-term outlook: Digant HariaMarket expert Digant Haria notes strong corporate earnings but rising macroeconomic uncertainty. Private sector banks appear better positio...
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...
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...
Stocks in news: Tata Technologies, L&T, M&M, RIL, Manappuram FinanceMarkets closed with decent gains on Monday amidst volatile trading and mixed cues. Key sectors like banking and IT faced pressure, with cru...
RBI deputy flags concerns in microfinance sector, urges reformsReserve Bank of India Deputy Governor, M. Rajeshwar Rao, addressed concerns about the microfinance sector. He highlighted issues such as hi...
Tightening microfinance loan norms to defuse risk for overleveraged borrowers: S&P Global RatingsStricter regulations and underwriting standards in the Indian microfinance sector are expected to slow down growth for lenders while reduci...
Microfinance lenders should not throw caution to the winds while chasing growth, says RBI's Rajeshwar Rao“While chasing higher asset growth and returns, lenders should not throw caution to the winds. Any slip-up through adverse actions of the M...
RBI raises concerns over dual microfinance regulation in AssamDuring the first meeting of the newly formed Assam government and microfinance stakeholders in Guwahati on Saturday, RBI officials are said...
- Microfinance pioneer Yunus criticises Indian lenders
Bangladeshi microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus on Sunday attacked companies for "misusing and abusing" his original concept of helping poo...
- Global fin giants to go micro in India
Morgan Stanley and Blue Orchard Finance are in talks with RBI to foray into the local microfinance segment.