S&P flags risks to Indian microfinance lenders' $35 billion bookIndia's $35 billion microfinance sector faces fresh risks as weak monsoon forecasts and persistent inflation threaten rural incomes, increa...
08 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Financial independence for children: How families in the US and India split the bills when adult children stay homeIn the United States, those graduating in the 21st century especially have been seeking to return to the homes of their boomer parents. In ...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Sena (UBT) crisis: Operation successful, says Fadnavis; I never leave operations incomplete, asserts ShindeMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared "Operation Tiger" successful, indicating defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT) to the E...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
India's consumption story coming back to life and the timing couldn't be better: Ashi AnandIndian consumers are set for a strong recovery. Falling interest rates and potential oil price drops are boosting confidence. Tax cuts are ...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
You'll always have mummy-papa bankAfter spending 46 years as a sadhu, an Indian man returned to his hometown, humbly requesting alms from his aging mother. This poignant mom...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.05 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
From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
21 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Lending money to friends or relatives? Why guaranteeing loans and personal lending can put your finances, credit score, and goals at riskWhen a friend or a relative asks you for a personal loan, always seek time. There is no need to feel pressurised to respond immediately. So...
11 May, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election resultsWhat looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern aft...
07 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Planning to take home loan? 5 smart ways to maximise your benefitsThe amount you borrow should depend on your personal financial situation, including monthly expenses, existing liabilities, lifestyle needs...
01 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Off the tough route to loan recoveryA recent video from Pune shows loan recovery agents using force against a borrower. This incident reveals problems within Indian banks. Ban...
01 May, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Rural stress hit microfin show, it could improve in FY26: ExpertsRural households have increasingly prioritised essential expenses and secured loan repayments over microfinance obligations in recent month...
19 Dec, 2024, 06.10 AM IST
Stress in rural households and loan defaults create woes for microfinance sector in AssamVarious organisations in the upper part of the northeastern state have joined the chorus seeking an inquiry into the operation of microfina...
21 Nov, 2019, 11.05 PM IST
Indian households' debt doubles in FY17-18: What are we borrowing for and how much?Consumer durable loans saw a slowdown in 2018-19 as lenders feared likely defaults on such unsecured loans.
28 Jan, 2019, 08.57 PM IST
Gold price fluctuation wont impact loan portfolios: Association of Gold Loan CompaniesThe Association Of Gold Loan Cos India said a 15-20% fluctuation in gold prices will not have any significant impact on the portfolios of g...
22 Apr, 2013, 07.39 PM IST
Millions in UK 'struggling' financially: studyThe research, based on a poll of 2,100 people in October, suggests nearly 10 per cent of households have defaulted on a loan, bill or housi...
02 Dec, 2012, 07.53 PM IST