SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loanSpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and re...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Those willing to look beyond the fog of war: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 28%The news mix could not be more confusing. On the one hand, the US House voted to halt Trump’s Iran war, and Israel and Lebanon again agreed...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM 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
Asset which sits in the balance sheet for years without moving, then suddenly wipes out all profit in a single quarterThe most dangerous number on a balance sheet is not always the one that looks wrong. It is often the one that depends heavily on management...
29 May, 2026, 09.02 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
Ad slowdown dulls impact of HC relief on TV landing page revenuesBroadcasters face a tough advertising market. The Kerala High Court's decision on TV ratings provides temporary relief for cable and DTH op...
27 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Profit on paper, loss in reality: How a routine accounting tool is used to deceive and take investors for a rideAmortisation is a number most investors skip, but it can shape reported profit. On the surface, it looks routine: A company spreads the cos...
15 May, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Persian proverb of the day: “War first robs you of your laughter, and then your....” Why Iranian civilization believes “He who has not seen war does not know....” Lessons from old Persian wisdom: Why war erases the soul before it destroys the worldPersian proverb of the day: War does not begin with bombs. It begins with belief. A nation convinces itself that conflict is necessary. Tha...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Preserving your crypto wealth: The definitive seven step security auditDigital asset investors face significant risks due to operational negligence, with billions lost to security incidents. This article outlin...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Where’s the Indian mutual fund sector going ahead? 6 big trends to watch out forMutual fund trends highlight a structural shift in investor preference towards mid and small caps, sectoral themes, and multi-asset funds, ...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Are stricter rules holding back fintech startups? QED Investors' Nigel Morris weighs inIndia's fintech sector faces near-term challenges due to increased regulatory scrutiny, impacting early-stage startups' ability to scale. T...
03 Apr, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Reserve Bank of India restores default loss guarantees for NBFCsNon-banking finance companies (NBFC) can now factor in DLGs when setting aside buffers for potential loan losses, provided the guarantee fo...
16 Feb, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Co-lending norms: Tech integration could prove a hurdleFollowing the RBI's tighter regulations on co-lending, banks and NBFCs may shift towards direct assignment of assets. The new rules demand ...
08 Aug, 2025, 12.43 AM IST
RBI tightens default loss guarantee rule; NBFCs to exclude cover on fintech-sourced loansThe Reserve Bank of India has instructed finance companies to exclude default loss guarantees (DLGs) from fintech firms when provisioning f...
27 May, 2025, 01.48 PM IST
RBI's FLDG norms to hurt certain segments, impact volumes in near term: ReportThe Reserve Bank of India's new guidelines on first loss default guarantees (FLDG) for digital lending will provide regulatory sanctity, al...
12 Jun, 2023, 09.11 PM IST
Nod for first loss default guarantee to give a lending fillip to fintechsAll entities regulated by the central bank will have to ensure invocation of default guarantees within 120 days of a loan falling overdue, ...
09 Jun, 2023, 05.42 AM IST
RBI rules on FLDG could give lending fillip to fintechsThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is all set to allow fintechs to take first loss default guarantee on loans, a move that will see lending by...
08 Jun, 2023, 03.50 PM IST