RBI says microfinance credit grows after seven quarters, borrower base continues to shrinkMicrofinance loans saw their first increase in over a year during the January-March 2026 quarter, despite a continued drop in borrower numb...
Fintechs capture 57% share of small personal loans as stress mounts: RBI reportFintech lenders now dominate India's small personal loan market, holding over half of loans under Rs 50,000 by March 2026. This rapid expan...
Credit guarantee of Rs 13 lakh cr to micro, small cos in last few yrs; delayed payments under lensThe government has provided substantial credit guarantees, totaling Rs 13 lakh crore, to micro and small enterprises, significantly boostin...
HDFC Bank shares in focus as lender appoints ex-finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairmanHDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time Chairman, following Atanu Chakra...
Private banking sector flux: CFO departures and leadership uncertainty amid regulatory changesIndia's banking sector is experiencing significant leadership shifts, with multiple CFOs and senior executives departing private banks and ...
Former finance services secy Rajiv Kumar named HDFC Bank part-time chairmanKumar (66), a seasoned public policy leader and financial sector reformer, is widely credited with playing a key role in revitalising India...
Churn at private banks' finance function, 2 CFOs quitA significant reshuffle is underway in the finance departments of major Indian banks. Axis Bank and Bandhan Bank have seen their Chief Fina...
Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank pay Rs 7,023 cr dividend to govt for FY26Three public sector banks, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank, collectively disbursed Rs 7,023 crore in dividends to the governme...
Yes Bank to raise up to $1.7 billion via equity, debt issueYes Bank is poised to raise up to ₹160 billion through a strategic mix of equity and debt offerings. The board has approved an equity issua...
Microfinance institutions' portfolio quality up in May; West Bengal, MP, Rajasthan laggards: ReportMicrofinance asset quality saw a positive shift in May, with loan defaults declining nationwide. However, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhy...
NRI money could ease banks' funding crunch before powering India's capex: Axis Bank CEOIndian banks are set to leverage new foreign-currency deposits from the diaspora to replace costly funding, according to Axis Bank CEO Amit...
RBI seeks bigger money market access: What draft proposals mean for NBFCs and companiesThe RBI has proposed widening participation in India’s term money market by allowing eligible NBFCs, mortgage lenders, companies and financ...
Gold price fall triggers margin calls on bullet loansA significant drop in gold prices has led to margin calls on some gold loans, particularly those with bullet repayments. Loans requiring re...
Byju's lenders seek 30% stake in Indian education group in settlementByju's operated in more than 21 countries at one point and became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering online courses. But it...
Psychology explains why lending money to friends can damage a friendship; even when it's returnedLending money to friends can unexpectedly strain relationships, a 2024 study reveals. Lenders often feel a sense of ownership and develop e...
Can a bank seize your vehicle after EMI default? What borrowers need to knowFacing vehicle repossession in India? Understand your rights: lenders can't seize your vehicle after just one or two missed EMIs without du...
Kotak Mahindra Bank has 'high ambitions' to deploy capital for growth, CEO saysKotak Mahindra Bank is actively pursuing acquisitions, including loan portfolios and alternative assets, to deploy surplus capital and fuel...