No runaway rally likely; markets to trade in broad range: Sameer DalalEquity markets face near-term unevenness due to global optimism tempered by domestic uncertainties like elevated crude prices and monsoon r...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Power finance cos turn to global markets for cheaper fundsIndian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India's new dollar-rupee swap facility has made f...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
RBI allows banks to lend directly to REITs & InvITs, caps applyThe Reserve Bank of India now permits banks to directly fund Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts. Strict rul...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Prop traders seek relief on margin funding as global rivals up gameIndian market participants are calling for a fresh look at margin funding policies, aiming for adjustments from the central bank. The propo...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
What's brewing? FinMin seeks gold lending info from banksIn a communique to banks on Friday evening, the Department of Financial Services sought data on value and quantity of gold metal loans (GML...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
RBI approves Sahamati as SRO for Account Aggregator ecosystemThe Reserve Bank of India has recognized Sahamati as the Self-Regulatory Organisation for the Account Aggregator ecosystem. This move forma...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
ICICI Bank shares in focus after lender receives Sebi’s warning letter. Here's whyICICI Bank shares are under scrutiny after Sebi issued a warning for a custodian violation related to FPI fund repatriation. Despite this, ...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
RBI’s Swaminathan warns banks on rising risks beyond balance sheetsIndian banks face a new era of resilience. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J highlighted the need to manage complex uncertainties from geop...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Rules in the works to enable G-Sec, repo deals by insurersInsurers will soon be able to undertake repo and government securities lending transactions. The insurance regulator is developing an opera...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Indian banks' profitability to ease this fiscal on lower treasury gains, ECL provisions: CrisilIndian banks will see a slight dip in their return on assets this fiscal. This is due to lower treasury income and early provisions for a n...
30 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
AvenuesAI plans strategic investment in Ratnaafin Capital NBFC to drive AI-led embedded lendingAvenuesAI is planning a minority investment of up to 2.5% in Ratnaafin Capital, a scaled new-age NBFC with a lending book exceeding INR 200...
29 May, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
27 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Priority sector lending boosts inclusion, not always guarantee growth: EAC-PMIndia's priority sector lending has aided financial inclusion for decades. However, a recent report suggests that simply increasing directe...
25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Not activating countercyclical capital buffer, says RBIThe Reserve Bank of India has decided not to activate the countercyclical capital buffer. This measure is not needed at this time. The buff...
18 May, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Why India cannot build a world-class fintech champ yetIndia boasts world-class digital finance but lacks global consumer fintechs. Regulatory hurdles prevent innovation, unlike in markets with ...
18 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST