Himanta supremacy: BJP is the only party to buck anti-incumbencyAssam Election Results: The BJP is poised to win the Assam Assembly elections, bucking anti-incumbency trends seen elsewhere. Chief Ministe...
04 May, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
BJP Bengal wave puts spotlight on Amit Shah again: How 'Chanakya' helps the saffron party keep winning, poll by poll and state by stateAs vote counting unfolds across key states, the BJP’s strategic prowess, spearheaded by Amit Shah, is once again evident. His meticulous bo...
04 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Puducherry exit polls 2026: NDA likely to win 16-19 seats, TVK may gain youth votePuducherry exit polls 2026: Exit polls indicate the NDA is poised for victory in the Puducherry Assembly elections. The ruling alliance sho...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Instant domestic help apps face worker unavailability amid rapid scaling, high competitionInstant domestic help platforms like Urban Company, Snabbit, and Pronto are experiencing worker shortages. This is causing limited availabi...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
ECI gears up for Assam countingCounting for Assam assembly polls will take place on May 4 at 40 centers across 35 districts. The Election Commission of India has deployed...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Assam's Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal elected president of BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance Global ForumDr. Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal from Assam will lead the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance Global Forum for the 2026-27 term. This appointment highlig...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
DFS is seeking lender data on war-hit SMEsPeople familiar with the matter told ET that banks have been asked to provide details on sectors affected, like the Morbi-based ceramics in...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Assam govt tables legislation to exclude entities regulated by RBI from ambit of Assam Micro finance institution ActThe Assam government has introduced legislation to exclude entities regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from the Assam Microfinanc...
12 Sep, 2023, 05.54 PM IST
Assam to start Category II of Micro Finance Incentive and Relief Scheme by OctoberEarlier the state government had provided money to borrowers who had been making regular payments to the lenders. Micro finance loan waiver...
24 Sep, 2022, 07.30 PM IST
Assam rolls out second phase of Micro Finance Institutions Relief SchemeDuring this phase of the scheme, those borrowers who have been repaying regularly would be benefitted.
02 Jan, 2022, 05.38 PM IST
Assam government to spend Rs 3,500 crore to provide relief to around 11 lakhs microfinance borrowersThe Assam Cabinet had approved the process of cheque distribution who are regularly paying.
28 Nov, 2021, 10.24 AM IST
Assam govt to kickstart process of providing relief to around micro finance borrowers from end of this monthAssam Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said that the cabinet has approved the process of cheque distribution who are regularly paying and thi...
05 Nov, 2021, 12.05 AM IST
Assam Cabinet approves Rs 1800 crore to around 11 lakhs micro finance borrowersAssam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the State Cabinet approved Rs. 1800 crore to provide relief to around 11 lakhs microfina...
30 Sep, 2021, 07.23 PM IST
Assam budget 2021-22: Relief for micro lenders announcedAssam finance minister Ajanta Neog, while presenting the budget for 2021-22, stated, "Assam Micro Finance Institutions (Regulations of Mone...
16 Jul, 2021, 05.46 PM IST
Assam to discuss microfinance future with industry leadersThe new government has already set the ball rolling to fulfil its election promise of waiving microfinance loans. A committee has been form...
14 May, 2021, 10.09 PM IST
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's micro loan collection in Assam suffers following loan waiver promiseMicro loan waiver is turning out to be a major political ploy in the northeastern state, derailing the repayment culture for the state's Rs...
03 Mar, 2021, 08.07 PM IST
Assam government to frame detailed guidelines for MFI operations: Himanta Biswa Sarma“Micro-Finance Institutions have played a significant role in promoting financial inclusion in Assam over the past few years - especially i...
06 Mar, 2020, 11.15 PM IST