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...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsIf oil prices stay at higher levels, some FPIs with exposure to the Indian banking sector through ETFs might decide to sell, putting these ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Why is the US stock market down today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash big as strong jobs report, rising Treasury yields and AI stock selloff shake Wall Street — here are today's biggest gainers and losersWhy is the stock market down today? A hotter-than-expected jobs report erased any lingering hope for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts — ...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Andhra Cabinet gives nod to 34 proposals; boosts aviation, irrigation, industrial developmentThe Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved 34 proposals, including a new aviation policy, organ transplantation law, and revised funding for the P...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Kuku FM readies public market debut; SoftBank books Lenskart gainsKuku FM's parent has taken the first step towards a stock market listing. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
04 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
IIFL Finance nets $500 million in overseas bond salesIIFL Finance successfully raised $500 million through international dollar bonds, priced at 7.6% for a 3.25-year tenure. This marks India's...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
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...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
India’s shipping services to East Hormuz and Red Sea doubled from FebruaryShipping routes East of Hormuz and in the Red Sea have seen a significant increase in services. The Indian government is also processing a ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Banks sanction Rs 35,000 cr loans under ECLGS to MSMEs to deal with West Asia crisisBanks have disbursed Rs 35,000 crore in loans under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. This initiative supports MSMEs and industri...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Shalibhadra Finance eyes Rs 500 crore AUM as FY26 profit climbs 22%Shalibhadra Finance is set for major expansion. The company aims to more than double its loan book by FY29. This growth will be fueled by n...
30 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Credit keeps its lead over deposits as gold loans shine brightBank credit is growing faster than deposits. Lending to industries is slowing down due to global uncertainties. Loans against gold jeweller...
29 May, 2026, 07.00 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
Karur Vysya has a four-pronged plan to move up to the next level: B Ramesh Babu, MD & CEOAfter a decade of downsizing the wholesale business, Karur Vysya now plans to reverse it by raising the corporate loan share to 20% in the ...
29 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Industrial Bong for the Buck: A blueprint for West Bengal’s evolution from an entrepot to a production hubWest Bengal’s hopes of an industrial revival face structural challenges despite strong manufacturing growth over the past decade. A NITI Aa...
28 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Karur Vysya Bank bets big on credit cards, microloans and corporate push to double down on growthKarur Vysya Bank is set for significant growth. The bank plans to expand its balance sheet by entering the credit card business and offerin...
28 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
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...
27 May, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
FM Sitharaman launches key SIDBI initiatives for MSME growthThese include portals for credit delivery to rural areas and machinery access for MSMEs, alongside a program to modernize rural enterprises...
25 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST