CEA Nageswaran pitches for MSME-specific approach to NPA classification normsV Anantha Nageswaran emphasized the need to revise non-performing asset classification norms for micro, small and medium enterprises. He hi...
09 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Digital lender NeoGrowth raises Rs 85 crore from FMO, LeapFrogThe fundraise will allow NeoGrowth to grow its loan book to nearly Rs 3,000 crore before it needs another equity infusion, Nayyar said, add...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quick commerce fuels festive credit demand as brands seek working capitalIndifi has seen a roughly 50% increase in disbursements to quick commerce-focussed sellers compared to previous years. “Quick commerce is a...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Beyond the first export: How India’s SMBs can build lasting global businessesIndia’s exports hit a record in 2025-26, and SMBs account for nearly half of them. But as trade deals widen market access, Payoneer leaders...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for small and medium enterprisesThe Union Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to support micro, small, and medium enterprises. This fund is part of the gove...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 29% in 1 year, according to analystsFor the last two years, one sector where actual performance has been better than expected has been banking. Yes, there were exceptions amon...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to boost small and medium enterprisesThe SME Growth Fund aims to provide long-term growth capital and address financing gaps for these businesses. By targeting manufacturing an...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Banks vs NBFCs: Which stocks could benefit as RBI eyes rate hike for first time in 3 years?The RBI’s expected first rate hike in three years could have a mixed impact on banks and NBFCs. While higher funding costs may pressure NBF...
06 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
UPI MDR: 0.4% charge raises questions over MSME margins, cash flows and digital creditIndustry representatives say merchant size, margins, and the nature of goods should determine the merchant discount rate (MDR), while finte...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Small-business lenders’ growth cools in FY26 amid credit headwindsIndifi’s revenue and loan book remained broadly flat, NeoGrowth’s assets under management (AUM) declined 21.5%, and Lendingkart’s fell 74%....
05 Oct, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
PMEGP may get 5-year extension till 2030-31 with Rs 15,000 crore outlay; govt weighs easier normsThe government is considering extending the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme until 2030-31 with an estimated Rs 15,000 cror...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
CBAM can help India build a greener, competitive export sectorThe EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is set to reshape global trade dynamics by prioritizing carbon intensity. Indian exporters must...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
The missing middle in Asia’s finance puzzle: AVPN CEO on MSMEs, capital and capabilityFrom MSME finance and AI skilling to blended capital and climate investment, AVPN CEO Naina Subberwal Batra explains why coordination is be...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Anup Kumar Saha as new MD and CEOAnup Kumar Saha has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank. His tenure will start on January 1, 2027, a...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Who is Anup Kumar Saha, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s new CEO?Anup Kumar Saha has been appointed as the next Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank. His term will commence on January 1, 2027,...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
India a 'bright spot' amid uncertainty: Shaktikanta DasIndia recorded average annual real GDP growth of 7.9% between 2021-22 and 2025-26, while growth in the first quarter of 2026-27 stood at 7....
30 Sep, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
M1xchange goes live with CGTMSE guarantee cover for MSME receivables financingDigital integration enables financiers to assess eligibility, obtain guarantee cover and complete the guarantee process on the TReDS platfo...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.58 PM IST