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...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
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 ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
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....
30 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
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...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
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...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
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...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
'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...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
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...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Indian banks turn cautious on MSME lending as stress signals emerge: ReportIndian banks are becoming more cautious about lending to MSMEs as early signs of stress emerge in the sector. According to a 360 ONE Capita...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST