Rs 5 lakh medical emergency led him into Rs 15 lakh debt: 3 warning signs of debt trap that get ignored, financial advisor explainsA financial advisor has shared the story of a Pune-based operations manager who saw his debt rise to over ₹15 lakh after taking a loan for ...
India's banks are handing out more loans, but deposits aren't keeping upIndian banks witnessed a surge in lending during the April-June quarter, outpacing deposit growth and widening the funding gap. This trend,...
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.
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...
Bajaj Finance shares gain 2% after Q1 business update; AUM rises to Rs 5.46 lakh croreBajaj Finance shares rose after the company reported strong Q1 FY27 business growth, driven by higher assets under management, customer add...
Icra downgrades Utkarsh SFB debt ratings on weak asset quality, earningsIcra downgraded Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's debt ratings, citing elevated bad loans, weak earnings and rising stress in its microfinance p...
Paisalo Digital bets on AI and Nvidia chips to double its loan book in 3 yearsPaisalo Digital is aggressively pursuing a technology-first strategy, aiming to double its loan book in three years while maintaining a hea...
RBI's concessional swap facility to boost financial institutions' overseas borrowing: S&PThe Reserve Bank of India's new concessional forex swap facility is set to significantly lower borrowing costs for government-owned financi...
Corporate loans outpace retailCorporate sector borrowing from banks is accelerating past individual loans, driven by companies seeking cost savings as corporate bond yie...
Mortgage refinance rates today: Check current mortgage interest rates for 30-year, 20-year, 15-year, 10-yearMortgage interest rates today: It averaged 6.49 per cent last week. Spending on multi-family housing units, which account for a small share...
Rs 1.5 crore home purchase, Rs 25 lakh income: Smart move or costly mistake? Man shares why it backfired in just one year. 3 lessons to learnA Reddit user's post about regretting the purchase of a ₹1.5 crore apartment has sparked a wider discussion on home affordability and finan...
Microfinance Institutions' AUM projected to grow 20% in FY27: CrisilMicrofinance institutions are poised for significant growth, with assets under management expected to surge by 20% in FY27. This accelerati...
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefireSri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices...
Buying a Rs 50 lakh home? Your home loan could cost Rs 83 lakh. Bengaluru CA shares a simple financial strategy to beat the interestA Bengaluru chartered accountant revealed the substantial long-term cost of home loan interest, which can double a property's price. She ad...
NRI money could ease banks' funding crunch before powering India's capex: Axis Bank CEOIndian banks are set to leverage new foreign-currency deposits from the diaspora to replace costly funding, according to Axis Bank CEO Amit...
Can a mutual fund SWP pay your home loan EMIs? 15 years of data says think againMost investors struggle as they watch their portfolio shrink while EMI obligations remain fixed. The temptation to stop the SWP or redeem t...
Rs 1 crore apartment becoming Rs 1.8 crore while selling is an illusion?: CA explains the hidden math of real estate profitsA property expert reveals a common 'math illusion' surrounding real estate gains. Many investors overlook significant expenses like stamp d...