Microfinance NPAs may edge up in FY27 as write-off practices normalise: CareEdgeForecasts for FY27 suggest a modest rise in bad loans for microfinance institutions, a development stemming from the adjustments following ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
27 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
How gold ETFs, tax changes, and recycling incentives can reduce India’s dependence on gold importsOne of the objectives of the gold ETF was not merely financial innovation but to reduce, or at least postpone, the import of physical gold....
25 May, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Ex-Peak XV trio raises Mettle; Fintechs go licence huntingHappy Thursday! Three former Peak XV MDs, who abruptly left the VC firm, are launching Mettle Capital to back Indian startups. This and mor...
14 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
NEDFi Partners with Veefin Solutions to revolutionize digital lending operations in Northeast IndiaNEDFi and Veefin Solutions have partnered to implement a digital lending ecosystem aimed at enhancing credit access across Northeast India....
11 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
India must leverage its digital verification architecture to evolve into a trust-based economyIndia faces a low-trust economy with high friction, exemplified by complex KYC norms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this ...
07 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Muthoot Microfin grew 13% when the industry shrank 20%; CEO explains what's nextMuthoot Microfin defied industry decline, growing assets by over 13%. The company improved its loan repayment rates and reduced bad loans. ...
07 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Bajaj Finance shares jump 4% after strong Q4 results. Why Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and others are bullishBajaj Finance shares rose up to 4.2% after the company reported a 22% YoY jump in Q4 net profit to Rs 5,553 crore. AUM crossed Rs 5 lakh cr...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Lenders turn to AI for collections and customer acquisitionsIndian lenders are turning to artificial intelligence to manage loan collections and acquire new customers. This move comes as a severe hea...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Bandhan Bank Q4 results: Profit jumps 68% YoY to Rs 530 crore; NII up marginallyBandhan Bank reported a 68% YoY jump in Q4 profit to ₹530 crore, driven by sharply lower provisions and improved asset quality. NII growth ...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
AU SFB Q4 Results: PAT jumps 65% YoY to Rs 832 crore, NII rises 23%AU Small Finance Bank reported a robust 65% year-on-year surge in net profit for the March quarter, reaching Rs 832 crore. The lender also ...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
L&T Finance Q4 profit climbs 27 pc to Rs 807 crL&T Finance announced a significant 27 percent jump in its March quarter profit after tax, reaching Rs 807 crore. This growth was fueled by...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Tata Capital targets 23–25% loan growth through FY28, bets on GenAI and falling credit costs to boost returnsTata Capital anticipates strong performance in FY27, driven by growth, improved margins, and operating efficiency. The company has seen a c...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Lenders' fields may yield less as collections wilt in summer"Collections fell by about two percentage points last summer, and we expect a similar dip this year," said the head of a non-bank lender, w...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST