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Financials in a sweet spot, defence remains a structural bet: Dharmesh KantFinancial stocks are set to lead a market rally through June and July. Experts see banks and financial institutions benefiting from strong ...
Behind India's Rs 5.5 lakh crore FII selloff lies a hidden list of 84 multibagger winnersForeign institutional investors have sold Indian stocks worth Rs 5.5 lakh crore. However, a hidden list reveals 84 stocks where FIIs have a...
Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
HFCs emerge stronger after FY26 stress, asset quality recovers sharply; sector better placed for FY27: ReportHousing finance companies have emerged stronger after facing challenges. Asset quality has improved significantly. Loan growth is picking u...
Credit guarantee scheme for MFI 2.0 gets extensionThe Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 has been extended. This extension will last until August or until guarantees ...
Govt extends validity of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions upto August 31The Finance Ministry has extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 until August 31, 2026, or until Rs 20,000 c...
Microfinance market reports a small rise in early stage delinquencyMicrofinance loan defaults in the early stages increased in April. However, loans facing later stage defaults showed improvement. The overa...
The AI play no one is talking about: Why BofA is snapping up power & metals instead of ITBofA Securities India's Amish Shah advises shifting from IT to infrastructure, citing a 'dangerous gap' in consensus earnings forecasts. He...
Credit guarantee scheme for MFIs still stuck in low gearBanks have received an aggregate loan demand of Rs 10,000-12,500 crore under the scheme, according to people familiar with the matter. Whil...
Microfinance NPAs may edge up in FY27 as write-off practices normalise: CareEdgeForecasts for FY27 suggest a modest rise in bad loans for microfinance institutions, a development stemming from the adjustments following ...
Satin Creditcare promoters to infuse Rs 100 crore, raise stakeSatin Creditcare Network's promoters will invest Rs 100 crore through convertible warrants, increasing their stake to 38.32% from 36.17%. T...
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 ...
Retail loan stress is the new growth driver for ARCsDuring 2025-26, ARCs acquired stressed debt worth more than Rs 2 lakh cr, comprising Rs 1.5 lakh cr of corporate loans and Rs 50,000 cr of ...
Regional curbs dampen microfin revival in South India as biz looks upTamil Nadu saw a 2.3% quarter-on-quarter squeeze in the state's microfinance outstanding portfolio to Rs 38,900 cr at the end of March, whi...
Non-banks increase microfinance share amid muted demandThe overall microfinance gross loan portfolio stood at ₹3.34 lakh crore at the end of April, down from ₹3.39 lakh crore a month ago, said t...
IDFC First Bank receives Rs 514.82 crore insurance payout on microfinance defaults, expects full provision write-backIDFC First Bank has successfully secured a substantial allocation of over Rs 500 crore from the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units. This...