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RBI says microfinance credit grows after seven quarters, borrower base continues to shrinkMicrofinance loans saw their first increase in over a year during the January-March 2026 quarter, despite a continued drop in borrower numb...
RBI flags emerging fault lines in private credit market, calls for close monitoringThe Reserve Bank of India has identified growing concerns within the booming private credit market. The central bank's latest report highli...
Bank credit to industry grows at robust 17.5% in May: RBIIndian banks witnessed a significant surge in credit to industries, with a robust 17.5% annual growth in May. This expansion was driven by ...
Fintechs capture 57% share of small personal loans as stress mounts: RBI reportFintech lenders now dominate India's small personal loan market, holding over half of loans under Rs 50,000 by March 2026. This rapid expan...
US Stocks: Oppenheimer makes rare cuts to top US investment banks, backs alternative asset managersOppenheimer has downgraded major U.S. investment banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, citing limited upside despite a positive envi...
Bad loans may edge up to 1.9% by FY28 despite resilient banks: RBIIndian banks are projected to see a slight increase in bad loans to 1.9% by March 2028, yet the system remains robust with strong capital a...
HDFC Bank valuations attractive, banking sector ready for next growth phase: Sandip SabharwalMarket expert Sandip Sabharwal sees private banks entering a robust phase driven by accelerating credit growth and easing margin pressures....
Midcaps and smallcaps currently offer more disproportionate growth opportunities than largecaps: Deepak ShenoyIndia's equity markets are poised for a strong performance as falling commodity prices and easing supply chain issues are set to boost corp...
Banks, power finance and infrastructure to lead next leg of market rally: Pankaj PandeyIndia's banking sector is poised for a rally, fueled by robust credit growth, easing deposit pressures, and stable asset quality, according...
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
PNB to focus on Retail, Agriculture, MSME advances, CASA deposits to boost profitability: MD Ashok ChandraPunjab National Bank is set to prioritize retail, agriculture, and MSME lending, alongside boosting low-cost deposits to fuel growth. MD an...
Banks' credit steady at 17.7%, deposits ease to 12%: RBIBank credit growth stayed steady at 17.7% for the fortnight ended June 15, unchanged from the previous period, while deposit growth eased s...
India's active credit cards cross 120 million in MayIndia’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, accordin...
SBI Cards tops credit card additions in May as industry hits 12 crore milestone; spends grow 6.3% YoYIndia's credit card sector has surpassed 12 crore cards, with new additions surging 33.7% year-on-year in May 2026. Despite robust cardhold...
India's retail lending sector entering multi-decade growth cycle driven by digital transformation, financial inclusion: ReportIndia's retail lending sector is poised for decades of growth, fueled by digital innovation, financial inclusion, and rising incomes. Housi...
Govt pushes PSU banks to develop loan products of up to ₹1 lakh each for street vendorsPublic sector banks are developing new loan products up to ₹1 lakh for street vendors, aiming to help them build credit histories and trans...
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concernsBanks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. Thi...
'Axis Bank's MSME credit could rise by Rs 10,000 cr under ECLGS 5.0'Axis Bank anticipates disbursing over ₹10,000 crore in MSME loans via the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0. The bank is also on t...
MSMEs nursery of entrepreneurship, key to Viksit Bharat vision: RBI Guv Sanjay MalhotraRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra lauded MSMEs as crucial for India's growth, highlighting their role in entrepreneurship and employment. He not...