Time to be selectively bullish again? 5 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 29%The conditions that created the worst 18 months for small-caps are starting to ease. The US-Iran war is moving towards settlement. Crude pr...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Financials in a sweet spot, defence remains a structural bet: Dharmesh KantFinancial stocks are set to lead a market rally through June and July. Experts see banks and financial institutions benefiting from strong ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Microfinance market reports a small rise in early stage delinquencyMicrofinance loan defaults in the early stages increased in April. However, loans facing later stage defaults showed improvement. The overa...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
RBI’s Swaminathan warns banks on rising risks beyond balance sheetsIndian banks face a new era of resilience. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J highlighted the need to manage complex uncertainties from geop...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Regional curbs dampen microfin revival in South India as biz looks upTamil Nadu saw a 2.3% quarter-on-quarter squeeze in the state's microfinance outstanding portfolio to Rs 38,900 cr at the end of March, whi...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Stocks in news: RIL, Coal India, IDFC First Bank, Zydus Life, ONGCMarkets traded subdued with the India VIX correcting nearly 15% this week, though this hasn't significantly impacted benchmark index moveme...
29 May, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
Karur Vysya has a four-pronged plan to move up to the next level: B Ramesh Babu, MD & CEOAfter a decade of downsizing the wholesale business, Karur Vysya now plans to reverse it by raising the corporate loan share to 20% in the ...
29 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Karur Vysya Bank bets big on credit cards, microloans and corporate push to double down on growthKarur Vysya Bank is set for significant growth. The bank plans to expand its balance sheet by entering the credit card business and offerin...
28 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
IDFC First Bank receives Rs 514.82 crore insurance payout on microfinance defaults, expects full provision write-backIDFC First Bank has successfully secured a substantial allocation of over Rs 500 crore from the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units. This...
27 May, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
FM asks lenders to go beyond standard loans, design credit repayments around biz cyclesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on banks to move beyond standard loan products. She emphasized the need for repayment struct...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Select SFBs and MFI players positioned for earnings upside: Rajiv MehtaNon-banking financial companies are demonstrating early resilience, with collections holding firm across key segments like vehicle finance ...
21 May, 2026, 02.24 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
Gold loans are no longer merely the last source of credit for the poor: Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorpMuthoot Fincorp is gearing up for a monumental ₹4,000 crore IPO, seeking to ignite its expansion plans and harness the momentum of its curr...
18 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Over-leveraged borrowers put Rs 15,800 crore microfinance portfolio at riskMicrofinance has become a double-edged sword, with substantial debt levels amassing to about ₹15,800 crore among borrowers juggling multipl...
12 May, 2026, 12.50 AM IST