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Manufacturing MSME credit growth slows to three-year low: ReportManufacturing MSMEs are experiencing the slowest credit growth in three years, raising concerns about lenders' strategies. Only 41% of regi...- India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As...
- Business loans to entrepreneurs grew faster than those to commercial entities over three yearsWhile overall credit performance remains stable, unsecured business loans to entities and smaller ticket-size loans show emerging risk pock...
- Japan’s rush to India: The big story behind the Modi-Takaichi summitJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India visit comes as Japanese investments accelerate across banking, manufacturing, infrastructure...
- Beyond refunds: Why GST 2.0 is a growth enabler for MSME exportersLiquidity alone won’t close the credit gap that most Indian MSME exporters face. This is where GST 2.0 has its most underappreciated impact...
- RBI opens bank lending for acquisitions under new frameworkIndia's banking sector is set for a major overhaul with the RBI's new acquisition finance framework, effective today. This move integrates ...
- Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.
- ETMarkets Smart Talk | As FD rates soften, AAA PSU and corporate bonds are gaining traction: BondScanner CEOAs fixed deposit rates dip, investors are turning to high-rated PSU and corporate bonds for better returns. Improved retail access and regu...
- 71% of MSMEs on TReDS platform now come from Tier-II and smaller cities: M1xchange reportMSMEs from Tier II, III, and beyond now constitute a significant portion of platform users and transaction volume. This digital financing e...
- Govt pushes PSU banks to develop loan products of up to ₹1 lakh each for street vendorsPublic sector banks are developing new loan products up to ₹1 lakh for street vendors, aiming to help them build credit histories and trans...
- RBI allows guarantee cover for TReDS financing in fresh directionsThe Reserve Bank of India has enhanced credit access for MSMEs by allowing financiers on TReDS platforms to secure guarantee cover for fina...
- Graduates 43.8% less likely to get informal jobs: EAC-PM studyBased on unit-level data from the 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUS...
- Delhivery unveils welfare scheme with Rs 15 lakh accident cover for gig workforceDelhivery has launched 'Abhyam', a comprehensive welfare program for its 1 lakh frontline workers. This initiative offers significant benef...
- The smartphone is becoming India’s most important financial advisorIndia's financial landscape is rapidly digitizing, with smartphones becoming central to everyday money management. Once separate, banking a...
- MSMEs are India's entrepreneurship nursery, RBI to continue strong support: Governor MalhotraEmphasising the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continued committment to the MSME sector, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Sunday described Micr...
- India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
- Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
- Credit flow to bottom tier slows as microfinance lenders turn to safer borrowers: SIDBI-EquifaxCredit access for bottom-of-the-pyramid borrowers in India has slowed as microfinance lenders turn cautious after two years of asset qualit...
- YES Bank share price rises 3% on partnership with Northern Arc to extend lending offeringsYES Bank shares gained after the lender announced a strategic partnership with Northern Arc Capital. The collaboration aims to expand credi...
- Stocks in news: HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, SBI, Adani Enterprises, GMR AirportsIndian equities opened the week strong, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining nearly 1% each on positive global sentiment. Key stocks in focus ...
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