'She forgot fourth F - falling private investment': Congress' dig at Sitharaman's '3Fs' callThe Congress party has responded to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's focus on fuel, fertiliser, and forex. Party leader Jairam Ramesh ...
26 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
India's economy resilient amid external shocks, says SitharamanIndia's economy shows resilience and strong domestic demand. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that external factors are caus...
26 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
FM asks lenders to go beyond standard loans, design credit repayments around biz cyclesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on banks to move beyond standard loan products. She emphasized the need for repayment struct...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 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
West Asia crisis not a diplomatic issue, will lead to higher fuel costs for common man: Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanFuel prices have risen again. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the West Asia crisis impact. She stated this crisis mea...
25 May, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Digital banking platform Freo acquires credit marketplace IndiaLendsBengaluru-based digital banking platform Freo has acquired credit marketplace IndiaLends, which will continue to operate as a separate enti...
08 May, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
India’s exporters are winning. The money hasn’t caught upExtended transit and receivable cycles, coupled with currency volatility, are straining liquidity. Despite policy interventions, a substant...
07 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Zappfresh in talks for majority stake in GM FoodsZappfresh is in discussions to acquire a majority stake in GM Foods. This move aims to expand Zappfresh's product offerings. The company is...
06 May, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Govt deliberates on financing mechanism to push adoption of e-bus, e-truck in private sectorThe Ministry of Heavy Industries convened a high-level meeting to explore financing mechanisms for accelerating private sector adoption of ...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Corporates temper bond issues with yields on rise nowCorporate borrowing costs are rising again after a brief dip in mid-April, driven by concerns over the West Asia conflict impacting oil pri...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
AU SFB Q4 Results: PAT jumps 65% YoY to Rs 832 crore, NII rises 23%AU Small Finance Bank reported a robust 65% year-on-year surge in net profit for the March quarter, reaching Rs 832 crore. The lender also ...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Drip Capital crosses $9 billion in MSME cross-border trade financeThe fintech company's AI-powered platform offers rapid financing and risk management, addressing India's significant MSME credit gap and en...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
DPIIT issues operational guidelines for Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 schemeThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued the operational guidelin...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
MSME Ministry showcases PM Vishwakarma’s transformative livelihood impact at Civil Services Day sessionDr Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, MSME, moderated the session and outlined the scheme’s vision and digital, pap...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
More data doesn’t mean better credit: Account aggregators prove whyIn this new era, competitive advantage will belong to those with the most disciplined analytical frameworks.
20 Apr, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Inside the investment strategy of the government’s new Fund of FundsThe government has launched Fund of Funds 2.0 with a Rs 10,000 crore corpus. This new scheme aims to boost startup investments by supportin...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Specialised non-bank participants to get entry into term money marketThe Reserve Bank of India is opening up the term money market to a wider range of financial institutions, including specialized government-...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.08 AM IST