Mutual funds cut PSU bank exposure to 8-month low in May. Warning sign or buying opportunity?Mutual funds have cut their stake in PSU banks to an eight-month low. This move has led to discussions about whether it signals caution or ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Credit flow to bottom tier slows as microfinance lenders turn to safer borrowers: SIDBI-EquifaxCredit access for bottom-of-the-pyramid borrowers in India has slowed as microfinance lenders turn cautious after two years of asset qualit...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Financials in a sweet spot, defence remains a structural bet: Dharmesh KantFinancial stocks are set to lead a market rally through June and July. Experts see banks and financial institutions benefiting from strong ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Bank provisioning at 3-year low on better recoveries, asset qualityBanks' loan loss provisioning hit a 12-quarter low in March 2026, driven by private sector banks amid improving asset quality and recoverie...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
Small rubber footwear units get 1 yr to comply with quality normsMicro and small enterprises in the non-leather footwear sector have received an extended deadline of July 31, 2027, for mandatory quality c...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
India Inc. is profitable. So why isn’t it investing?Indian companies are making record profits, but they are not investing in new factories or infrastructure. This is creating fewer jobs and ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Private banks remain in focus as credit growth strengthens; selectivity key amid valuation concerns: Dnyanada VaidyaPrivate sector banks are attracting investors with robust credit growth and stable asset quality. Experts anticipate a rate cycle shift, bo...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
India's office leasing to remain resilient, to hit 85-90 million sq ft in 2026-27India's office property market is set for strong growth. Leasing activity is expected to reach 85-90 million sq ft by 2026-27. Global capab...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Statistical system may get AI overhaul, data to be treated as asset: MoSPI SecyIndia is set to modernize its statistical system. Artificial intelligence will be integrated into official data. A national business regist...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
HFCs emerge stronger after FY26 stress, asset quality recovers sharply; sector better placed for FY27: ReportHousing finance companies have emerged stronger after facing challenges. Asset quality has improved significantly. Loan growth is picking u...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Credit guarantee scheme for MFI 2.0 gets extensionThe Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 has been extended. This extension will last until August or until guarantees ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Govt extends validity of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions upto August 31The Finance Ministry has extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 until August 31, 2026, or until Rs 20,000 c...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Microfinance market reports a small rise in early stage delinquencyMicrofinance loan defaults in the early stages increased in April. However, loans facing later stage defaults showed improvement. The overa...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Credit guarantee scheme for MFIs still stuck in low gearBanks have received an aggregate loan demand of Rs 10,000-12,500 crore under the scheme, according to people familiar with the matter. Whil...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
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