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
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...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.44 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
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIf the US-Iran ceasefire holds, the markets may see some recovery. The movement of crude oil prices and its impact on the markets supports ...
27 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
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...
27 May, 2026, 06.44 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
Select SFBs and MFI players positioned for earnings upside: Rajiv MehtaNon-banking financial companies are demonstrating early resilience, with collections holding firm across key segments like vehicle finance ...
21 May, 2026, 02.24 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
As India grows richer, banks will have to adjust to thinner margins: Indian Bank CEOIndian Bank's chief Binod Kumar expects interest rates to rise and net interest margins to fall as India develops. He plans to raise capita...
11 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Ujjivan SFB Q4 profit jumps 238% on strong asset quality; CreditAccess Grameen PAT soars 7-foldUjjivan Small Finance Bank reported a 238% rise in Q4 net profit to Rs 282 crore, supported by business growth, improved asset quality and ...
08 May, 2026, 08.06 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
Bandhan Bank targets 15% credit growth and ROA of 1.5% in FY27 as asset quality improvesBandhan Bank is showing signs of recovery, with its Managing Director and CEO highlighting a repaired balance sheet and cautious optimism f...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.53 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
Microfinance stress under control, deposit rates likely to remain unchanged: V Vaidyanathan, IDFC First BankIDFC First Bank will not raise deposit rates soon after recent cuts. The bank is focusing on growth in mortgage, vehicle, and consumer loan...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.45 AM 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
Small finance banks make it big on micro revivalSmall finance banks in India have concluded fiscal year 2026 with robust business growth. These lenders experienced higher-than-average loa...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.56 AM IST