IIFL Finance nets $500 million in overseas bond salesIIFL Finance successfully raised $500 million through international dollar bonds, priced at 7.6% for a 3.25-year tenure. This marks India's...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Nearly two-thirds of bank loans now priced below 9% as rate cuts biteIndian banks are offering more loans at lower interest rates. Almost two-thirds of all bank credit now has rates below 9%. This shift follo...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Banks sanction Rs 35,000 cr loans under ECLGS to MSMEs to deal with West Asia crisisBanks have disbursed Rs 35,000 crore in loans under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. This initiative supports MSMEs and industri...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
West Asia heat may soon scorch banks' booksIndian banks anticipate asset quality stress from the second quarter due to the West Asia conflict. Rising fuel prices will reduce consumer...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Iran war: Public sector banks asked to stay preparedPublic sector banks received guidance from the Centre to prepare for global uncertainties. The finance ministry reviewed bank performance a...
29 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
OPL in talks to sell stake to AvenuesAI, eyes AI-powered credit revolutionOnline PSB Loans (OPL) is in advanced talks to bring AvenuesAI on board as a minority stakeholder, with AvenuesAI planning to acquire a 7% ...
29 May, 2026, 07.43 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
We are ambitious and working to become a top 5 private bank again: Vinay Tonse, MD & CEO, Yes BankYes Bank is embarking on an ambitious journey to enhance its foundational elements—people, processes, products, and technology. With a keen...
25 May, 2026, 05.48 AM IST
PSBs told to draw up plan to boost rural and informal sector lendingGovernment directs state-run banks to identify successful initiatives for wider adoption. The focus will be on lending to unorganised secto...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
George Alexander Muthoot sees no demand slowdown, expects strong gold loan momentum to continueMuthoot Finance's gold loan growth remains robust, fueled by higher gold prices. The company observes a decline in smaller loans, with larg...
15 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
ECLGS 5.0 set to boost mid-sized banks with strong MSME focusThe new Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 is set to boost mid-sized banks. These banks have a larger share of loans to micro, smal...
13 May, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Canara Bank sees NIM floor at 2.5%, confident of absorbing ECL hit without fresh equityCanara Bank anticipates a strong FY27. Margins are stable, and asset quality remains robust. The bank can manage upcoming provisioning need...
12 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
SBI chief flags risks in rapid growth in digital finance, stresses trust-based innovationState Bank of India Chairman C S Setty highlighted emerging risks in digital finance and platform lending. He stressed that financial syste...
11 May, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Relief now, risk later? ECLGS 5.0 aims to ease MSME stress, industry flags risks in moratorium termsECLGS 5.0 is meant to cushion MSMEs from the impact of the US-Iran war, but will it really help small businesses, industry questions.
07 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Assuring credit is spread well, in timeIn a bold move to bolster the economy, the Indian government is injecting an additional ₹2.55 lakh crore in credit specifically aimed at sm...
06 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
J&K Bank posts highest ever annual profit of Rs Rs 2363 crore in FY26Jammu and Kashmir Bank achieved its highest-ever annual profit of Rs 2,326.47 crore for the financial year 2025-26. This marks a significan...
06 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST