Prices climb, but low loan rates keep homes affordableSix out of eight major cities within affordability threshold in the first half of 2026; stable employment and income help sustain demand.
04 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
He could easily afford a 2BHK but chose to rent. 2 years later, a sudden incident made him realise the true cost of rental housesA techie's housing experience has reignited the long-running debate over renting versus buying a home after an investor shared how the empl...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Can India govern AI it does not own? RBI’s model risk framework and its limitsRBI's new AI governance rules for banks place significant accountability on financial entities for all predictive models, including third-p...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
RBI imposes Rs 66.7 lakh penalty on Bank of Baroda, GIC Housing FinanceThe Reserve Bank of India has levied significant penalties on Bank of Baroda and GIC Housing Finance for regulatory breaches. Bank of Barod...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
HUDCO to provide up to $10.50 billion loan for Bihar infrastructure projectsBihar is set to receive a massive financial boost for its urban development. Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has inked a ...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Home affordability holds firm despite rising prices: Knight FrankHomebuyer affordability remains strong across most Indian cities in early 2026, with lower borrowing costs offsetting rising property price...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Bajaj Housing Finance shares rally 5% as Q1 AUM climbs 24% YoYBajaj Housing Finance shares rose sharply on Friday after the company reported a 24% year-on-year rise in assets under management (AUM) to ...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
The Pakistan connection that helped Donald Trump make $1.4 billion crypto jackpotDonald Trump's latest financial disclosure revealed that crypto ventures generated an estimated $1.4 billion of his 2025 income, eclipsing ...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
PFC-REC merger: Which stock should you buy before the mega deal creates Rs 11 lakh cr power financing giantPower Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC's boards have approved a merger, creating India's largest power financing institution with a Rs 11 ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Finance Bill passed 'hurriedly' to give tax benefits to liquor cos: Kerala LoP VijayanLeader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused the UDF government of hastily passing the Finance Bill to benefit liquor companies through ta...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Corporate loans outpace retailCorporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yie...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
Household sector debt climbs to 45.5 pc of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI reportHousehold debt has climbed to 45.5% of India's GDP, driven by a surge in non-housing retail loans, now making up over half of total borrowi...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Fintechs capture 57% share of small personal loans as stress mounts: RBI reportFintech lenders now dominate India's small personal loan market, holding over half of loans under Rs 50,000 by March 2026. This rapid expan...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?India's top business tycoons like Ambani and Adani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum a...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
SMBC Asia Rising Fund makes follow-on investments worth $12-15 million in three fintech startupsSMBC Asia Rising Fund (ARF) has injected $12-15 million in follow-on investments into Easy Home Finance, Vayana, and DPDzero. These strateg...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
PFC, REC boards approve merger scheme, share exchange ratio at 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC sharesPower Finance Corporation and REC Ltd boards have greenlit their merger, creating India's largest power financier with over Rs 11 lakh cror...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
India's retail lending sector entering multi-decade growth cycle driven by digital transformation, financial inclusion: ReportIndia's retail lending sector is poised for decades of growth, fueled by digital innovation, financial inclusion, and rising incomes. Housi...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST