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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...
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...
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...
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...
The AI play no one is talking about: Why BofA is snapping up power & metals instead of ITBofA Securities India's Amish Shah advises shifting from IT to infrastructure, citing a 'dangerous gap' in consensus earnings forecasts. He...
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...
RBI’s Swaminathan warns banks on rising risks beyond balance sheetsIndian banks face a new era of resilience. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J highlighted the need to manage complex uncertainties from geop...
IndusInd Bank faces fresh whistleblower allegationsThe new complaint alleges insider trading by Samir Agarwal, former zonal head of eastern India at IndusInd Bank, manipulation of financial ...
IndusInd Bank shares fall 3% after fresh whistleblower complaint reaches PMO, RBIIndusInd Bank shares fell on Wednesday after a fresh whistleblower complaint was sent to the Prime Minister’s Office, RBI, and other regula...
Retail loan stress is the new growth driver for ARCsDuring 2025-26, ARCs acquired stressed debt worth more than Rs 2 lakh cr, comprising Rs 1.5 lakh cr of corporate loans and Rs 50,000 cr of ...
Regional curbs dampen microfin revival in South India as biz looks upTamil Nadu saw a 2.3% quarter-on-quarter squeeze in the state's microfinance outstanding portfolio to Rs 38,900 cr at the end of March, whi...
ED arrests realty businessman Vikram Wadhwa in Rs 645 crore IDFC First Bank fraud caseReal estate businessman Vikram Wadhwa has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. The arrest is linked to an alleged Rs 645 crore fra...
Energy prices, current account deficit, balance of payments big priorities right now: CEAManaging macroeconomic fundamentals like balance of payments and current account deficit is a top priority for the government. The West Asi...
Stocks in news: RIL, Coal India, IDFC First Bank, Zydus Life, ONGCMarkets traded subdued with the India VIX correcting nearly 15% this week, though this hasn't significantly impacted benchmark index moveme...
Karur Vysya has a four-pronged plan to move up to the next level: B Ramesh Babu, MD & CEOAfter a decade of downsizing the wholesale business, Karur Vysya now plans to reverse it by raising the corporate loan share to 20% in the ...
Karur Vysya Bank bets big on credit cards, microloans and corporate push to double down on growthKarur Vysya Bank is set for significant growth. The bank plans to expand its balance sheet by entering the credit card business and offerin...
Non-banks increase microfinance share amid muted demandThe overall microfinance gross loan portfolio stood at ₹3.34 lakh crore at the end of April, down from ₹3.39 lakh crore a month ago, said t...
IDFC First Bank receives Rs 514.82 crore insurance payout on microfinance defaults, expects full provision write-backIDFC First Bank has successfully secured a substantial allocation of over Rs 500 crore from the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units. This...
MFI portfolio dips 9 pc in April on private banks' cautious stance: ReportIn what can bring some cheer to the industry battling a host of challenges on asset quality for over a year, assets unpaid for over 30 days...
Private banks favoured over PSUs as macro headwinds cloud near-term outlook: Digant HariaMarket expert Digant Haria notes strong corporate earnings but rising macroeconomic uncertainty. Private sector banks appear better positio...