Bain Capital CLO tranche defaults in post-2008 first for EuropeA European collateralised loan obligation managed by Bain Capital has defaulted on its most junior tranche, marking the first such failure ...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
NRI credit cards: Rewards and lounge access aren’t everything, what more NRIs should know before getting an Indian credit cardFor Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), an Indian credit card offers significant benefits beyond convenience, including building a crucial CIBIL s...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
When a small footnote is used as a tool to make a weak balance sheet look strongThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tu...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
SP Group seeks more time to repay bonds nearing maturityShapoorji Pallonji Group has reduced its ₹28,500 crore refinancing by ₹3,500 crore and is seeking a two-month extension on ₹14,300 crore of...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
NCLT admits SBI plea for personal insolvency proceedings against Anil AmbaniMumbai NCLT has admitted SBI's plea to start personal insolvency proceedings against Anil Ambani. This follows a Rs 1,200 crore claim by th...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Central Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 2.5 lakh compensation to customer for losing original property papersA consumer commission held the Central Bank of India liable for losing a land title deed deposited as collateral for an agricultural loan. ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Remember GoPro, the king of action cameras? The once-$11 billion giant is now fighting just to stay aliveGoPro bankruptcy risk: Once an $11 billion market cap giant, GoPro now faces an uncertain future. Its auditor raised "substantial doubt" ab...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Unified Lending Interface is a good start. Now comes the hard partIndia's new Unified Lending Interface, ULI, promises to fix credit access. However, its true impact depends on fintech companies.
02 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Harassed by loan recovery agents? Know your legal rights and 6 steps to fight backBorrowers struggling with debt often face harassment from recovery agents through abusive calls, threats, public shaming, and unauthorised ...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Street vendors earn more, go digital under PM-SVANidhiThe PM-SVANidhi scheme has significantly boosted street vendor incomes by 20%. Digital transactions by vendors have nearly doubled, reachin...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM 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
Delinquency vs default: Know the difference and how they affect your credit score and borrowing abilityIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
25 May, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Can banks block your mobile in case of loan default? RBI lays down rules for restricting services; Rs 250/hour compensation in this caseIf the lender bank decides to deploy any technology-based mechanism for restricting or disabling the functionalities of a mobile device of ...
21 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
25-year-old earning ₹1L/month asked to take ₹92 lakh loan for parents’ property deal; family expects flat value to soar in 5 years; sparks debt trap concernsA 25-year-old earning ₹1 lakh a month has sparked debate online after revealing how his parents want him to become the primary borrower for...
18 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Over-leveraged borrowers put Rs 15,800 crore microfinance portfolio at riskMicrofinance has become a double-edged sword, with substantial debt levels amassing to about ₹15,800 crore among borrowers juggling multipl...
12 May, 2026, 12.50 AM IST