Weak rains clouds recovery in Rs 3.3 lakh crore microfinance sectorIndia's microfinance sector, with a market worth ₹3.30 lakh crore, is encountering credit risk hurdles. Key factors include inconsistent ra...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
GST 2.0 makes it less taxing as govt scrap arrest powers, raise prosecution threshold to Rs 5 crore in major overhaulThe GST Council recently approved substantial reforms to simplify the indirect tax structure and improve compliance. These changes include ...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
No rate cuts, but big GST relief: 8 reforms on refunds, ITC, registration and enforcement | ExplainedThe GST Council has approved a sweeping process overhaul, easing registration, speeding up refunds, widening input tax credit and reducing ...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
NFO Insight: Aditya Birla Sun Life Financial Services Sectoral Debt Fund opens for subscription. Is it the right time to invest?Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has launched a sectoral debt fund focused on financial services, with relatively high interest rate risk ...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
GST 2.0: From stuck tax credit to fewer disputes, industry chambers list key reform demandsGST 2.0 reforms: Industry chambers are calling for reforms to GST 2.0 during the upcoming GST Council meeting. They seek improvements in in...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Sebi unveils six-tier credit risk-o-meter for debt securitiesThe Securities and Exchange Board of India is introducing a mandatory colour coded credit risk-o-meter for debt securities. This new meter ...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
RBI still assessing revolving credit norms: Sanjay MalhotraReserve Bank of India governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that regulations on revolving credit by non-banking finance companies are unde...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
RBI brings new rule for banks to measure risks from derivatives, other such dealingsThe Reserve Bank of India has set a Rs 25,000 crore threshold for banks to adopt new credit risk approaches. Banks with considerable deriva...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
A new rate game begins. What’s inside the RBI’s new playbook?RBI rate hike in October monetary policy marks a sharp shift to calibrated tightening, raising the repo rate to 5.5%. RBI Governor Sanjay M...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
RBI MPC decision: How should mutual fund investors tweak their portfolio strategy after 25 bps rate hike?RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike has changed the near-term outlook for mutual fund investors. Experts advise continuing SIPs, staggering...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Agentic AI in financial services: How banks are rethinking lending, risk and decision-makingFrom loan processing and credit assessment to fraud detection and regulatory compliance, agentic AI is changing how financial institutions ...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Pimco touts diversification need as yields lure at 24-year highAccording to Pimco, bond yields are at unprecedented peaks, offering lucrative income opportunities for investors. The firm recommends allo...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Private credit loses edge as new funding options open up for companiesIn the evolving world of private credit, the availability of high-yielding deals is dwindling, thanks to intensified competition and new re...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
S&P sees 12-14% credit growth in India despite rural stress risksS&P has projected credit growth of 12-14% in India's financial sector, emphasizing concerns about rural credit growth. The potential impact...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Global Market | High energy costs threaten eurozone inflation outlook: ECB's NagelEurozone inflation stands at 3.8%, with Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel warning of upside risks from energy, food and refining costs. Ho...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Next financial crisis may stem from cyberattack or geopolitical shock, RBI governor saysRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the next financial crisis may be triggered by geopolitical shocks, cyberattacks or technology failures ra...
03 Oct, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Enhanced insurance cover for West Asia exports extended to March 2027Indian exporters will continue to receive upgraded insurance protection against buyer payment defaults until March 31, 2027. The expanded c...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.55 PM IST