20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
31 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%If you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high...
20 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsAs the stock market witnesses a recovery, what one should watch for is market breadth. Also, check which sectors are leading the rally. Why...
07 May, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Branching out just got easier for NBFCsThe Reserve Bank of India has eased branch opening rules for NBFCs. This move helps gold loan NBFCs expand their reach. It allows them to p...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
How microfinance loans work: Features, criteria and approval processIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 9...
23 Feb, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
RBI tightens PSL norms, mandates auditor certification for lendersThe Reserve Bank of India has strengthened priority sector lending compliance, mandating external auditor certificates from intermediaries ...
19 Jan, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Organised gold loan market likely to reach Rs 15 lakh crore mark by Mar 2026: IcraThe gold loan market is set to reach Rs 15 lakh crore by March 2026. Banks are leading this growth, expanding their market share significan...
10 Oct, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
Gold loans by organised lenders to touch Rs 15 lakh crore by 2027: IcraOrganised gold loans by banks and NBFCs are projected to reach Rs 15 lakh crore, driven by a CAGR of 25% from FY2020-FY2024. Banks lead wit...
25 Sep, 2024, 11.40 PM IST
Nabard to raise Rs 3.7 to Rs 3.9 lakh crore from the market in FY'22Nabard would tap the market through a variety of permissible instruments throughout the year.
06 Apr, 2021, 08.51 PM IST
Profitability of NBFCs may be impacted due to loan impairment, low demand: RBIThe stronger and the deposit-taking NBFCs may however fare better as many have reported strong revival in disbursements and collections, al...
29 Dec, 2020, 08.10 PM IST
Nabard to set up subsidiary to guarantee agri-loansTo start with, a guarantee will be provided for loans under Animal Husbandry Infrastructure (CGAHI) scheme announced as part of Animal Husb...
30 Oct, 2020, 04.56 PM IST
ET Startup Awards 2020: Samunnati reaps rewards for tackling big challengesScale and complexity of challenges in agri-finance that firm attempts to tackle clinched them the award.
24 Aug, 2020, 10.01 AM IST
From farm to home, M&M Financial is doubling down on digital salesM&M Financial cleverly evolved its business model to be on the right side of the evolving rural India scene.
08 Dec, 2019, 02.10 PM IST
Now you have 90 days to repay your loans, RBI gives additional 30 daysThe above dispensation will apply to dues payable between November 1, and December 31, 2016.
28 Dec, 2016, 09.45 PM IST
- Jain Irrigation to launch NBFC
Jain Irrigation announced that it has obtained regulatory approval from RBI to launch a NBFC. The scrip responded positively to this announ...
06 Jul, 2012, 01.23 PM IST
- Rising farm input costs may trigger NBFC growth
The rising demand for money in rural India to buy costly agriculture inputs this season will probably push gold loan NBFC’s (non-banking fi...
03 Jul, 2012, 05.23 PM IST