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 ...
Jefferies initiates coverage on Poonawalla Fincorp with Buy rating. Why are analysts bullish?Jefferies has initiated coverage on Poonawalla Fincorp with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 490. The brokerage sees strong growth pot...
Defence, power and import substitution are emerging as long-term winners: Prateek AgarwalIndian corporate earnings are meeting expectations, but market sentiment is subdued due to broader economic concerns, not company performan...
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 ...
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 ...
PSU bank stocks vs private banks in FY27: The valuation trap you need to avoidPSU banks achieved historic profit and NPA lows in FY26, yet analysts favor leading private banks for FY27. This shift is driven by superio...
West Asia heat may soon scorch banks' booksIndian banks anticipate asset quality stress from the second quarter due to the West Asia conflict. Rising fuel prices will reduce consumer...
Asset which sits in the balance sheet for years without moving, then suddenly wipes out all profit in a single quarterThe most dangerous number on a balance sheet is not always the one that looks wrong. It is often the one that depends heavily on management...
Finance Ministry to review PSBs performance today, Secretary Nagaraju will chair high-level meetThe Department of Financial Services is holding a major meeting with Public Sector Banks today. The focus is on strengthening digital banki...
Swiggy CEO on quick commerce space; India’s data centre surgeIn an interview, Swiggy group CEO Sriharsha Majety explained the outlook for the quick commerce industry and the shareholder vote hurdle, a...
Digital lending firm Kissht’s revenues jump 67% to Rs 619 crore in Q4The consumer lending startup closed the full 2026 financial year with operating revenues of Rs 2,179 crore and a net profit of Rs 281 crore...
Fix the ABC of IBC: Why we should re-engineer the bankruptcy code furtherThe recent litigation around Jaypee has once again unleashed a raging debate over arbitrary decision-making by financial creditors, lack of...
These 9 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 32% in 1 year, according to analystsIt is always important to make a distinction between sentiment and real business. While sentiment can impact prices in the short term, it i...
Mutual funds cut exposure to private banks for 2nd straight month in April. Is banking sector under pressure?Mutual funds reduced their exposure to private banks for the second consecutive month in April, driven by tactical rotation and near-term e...
Delinquency vs default: Know the difference and how they affect your credit score and borrowing abilityIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
Karnataka state planning panel proposes reforms for KSFCKarnataka State Financial Corporation is set for a major transformation. The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission has proposed a ...