RBI's inflation forecast signals 1-2 rate hikes in coming months: ExpertsExperts anticipate one to two rate hikes in the coming months following the RBI's increased inflation forecast, despite keeping the policy ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
80% of Indian small businesses grew in 2025, surpassing Asia-Pacific average of 63%: CPA Australia SurveyRising costs remained the main challenge for such businesses in 2025, says the survey.
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
India's MSME growth remains concentrated despite expansion in credit and formalisation: ReportThe study highlights the geography of MSME growth in India and calls for more balanced, targeted expansion of enterprise activity and forma...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.50 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
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
Drip Capital partners with YES BANK to boost trade finance access for MSMEsThis collaboration combines Drip Capital's digital platform with YES BANK's banking infrastructure to address the credit gap, offering fast...
26 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
M1xchange’s S2S platform crosses Rs1,400 Crore YTD throughputM1xchange's deep-tier financing platform has achieved a significant milestone, crossing Rs1,400 crore in throughput. This platform enables ...
26 May, 2026, 12.14 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
Govt's credit guarantee to reduce MSME bad loan risks for banksThe government's Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 is set to bolster micro, small, and medium enterprises. Experts believe this in...
22 May, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
Private, govt banks pledge full support to ECLGS 5.0Banks are fully supporting the new Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0. This scheme aims to help businesses facing challenges due to...
20 May, 2026, 08.45 PM 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
India shaping global thinking on digital finance: PK MishraIndia is leading global digital finance discussions. Its digital public infrastructure is being studied worldwide. The Unified Payments Int...
16 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Viksit Bharat will be built on capability, not just cost advantage: Hemant Jhajhria of KPMG IndiaIndia is at a pivotal moment in global manufacturing. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises are key to this transformation. They must shift ...
13 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
India pushes MSME finance, cooperation agenda under BRICSIndia is leading BRICS efforts to boost small businesses. The focus is on better access to finance and using fintech for credit. BRICS nati...
08 May, 2026, 03.58 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
India’s exporters are winning. The money hasn’t caught upExtended transit and receivable cycles, coupled with currency volatility, are straining liquidity. Despite policy interventions, a substant...
07 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST