For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%If you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high...
20 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Arohan Financial Services files IPO papers with Sebi; eyes Rs 600 cr via fresh issueUS Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, a retirement financial services firm, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Aavishkaar Goodwell I...
18 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Big banks urge RBI to rethink uniform forex exposure capIn recent interactions with RBI, officials of big state-owned and private sector banks have suggested a dynamic regulation on the unhedged ...
11 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
MFIs bounce back after 7 quarters of contraction and write-offsIndia's microfinance sector shows a strong rebound. The loan portfolio expanded significantly in the March quarter. This marks a recovery a...
07 May, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Banking panel to tackle PSUs' balance sheet constraints, boost capital use: DFS Secretary M NagarajuA new committee will examine public sector banks' capital needs. India aims to boost its corporate bond market, allowing more companies acc...
01 May, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Microfinance sector returns to growth after 11 quarters of contraction, loan portfolio rises 5.3%The microfinance sector has turned a corner, showing growth in the January-March period. This follows a period of contraction and write-off...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Arohan Financial plans to file for IPO within a monthMicrofinance firm Arohan Financial Services is preparing to file for a ₹1,400-crore IPO within a month, aiming for a ₹600 crore primary iss...
17 Apr, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Arohan Financial Services in final lap to file DRHP for Rs 1400 crore IPOArohan Financial Services plans a Rs 1,400 crore IPO, combining fresh issue and OFS, amid improving microfinance sector conditions. With be...
16 Apr, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
PM Mudra Yojana has redefined access to credit by empowering millions: ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the PM Mudra Yojana's impact. The scheme has empowered millions by providing collateral-free credi...
08 Apr, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Bad Memories of Another Day for Lenders as Bihar Moves to Regulate MicroloansBihar's new microfinance law could stall the sector's rebound. The state assembly passed a bill regulating money lending, a move that may p...
28 Feb, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Bihar microfinance bill may spoil the sector's recoveryBihar's new microfinance law could disrupt the sector's recovery. The bill limits borrowers to two lenders, a change from the industry norm...
27 Feb, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Assam govt tables legislation to exclude entities regulated by RBI from ambit of Assam Micro finance institution ActThe Assam government has introduced legislation to exclude entities regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from the Assam Microfinanc...
12 Sep, 2023, 05.54 PM IST
RBI raises concerns over dual microfinance regulation in AssamDuring the first meeting of the newly formed Assam government and microfinance stakeholders in Guwahati on Saturday, RBI officials are said...
16 May, 2021, 05.08 PM IST
Microfinance institutions want RBI, not Mudra Bank, as regulatorMFIs are worried about the government's decision to set up the Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency, or Mudra Bank.
27 Mar, 2015, 11.58 AM IST
MUDRA to regulate, refinance all micro-finance institutionsThe Bank would partner with state level/regional level coordinators to provide finance to Last Mile Financer of small/micro business enterp...
01 Mar, 2015, 09.50 PM IST
- Govt likely to introduce Micro-Finance Bill in Winter Session
The draft Micro Financial Sector (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2011, was circulated for public comments in July this year.
03 Nov, 2011, 03.56 PM IST
- Two Rs 500-cr funds to ensure credit flows to poor
The government on Tuesday said it will set up two funds, each of Rs 500 crore, to ensure easy credit availability to the poor. I
10 Oct, 2007, 01.55 AM IST