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
Those willing to look beyond the fog of war: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 28%The news mix could not be more confusing. On the one hand, the US House voted to halt Trump’s Iran war, and Israel and Lebanon again agreed...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
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 ...
29 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
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...
28 May, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
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...
28 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Be stock-specific, look for bargains: Daljeet Kohli on Nifty at 24,000 and top sector picksMarket expert Daljeet Kohli advises investors to focus on quality stocks at discounted prices, rather than the Nifty's movement. He highlig...
26 May, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
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...
25 May, 2026, 01.01 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
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
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
Satin Creditcare plans $20 million bond issueMicrofinance lender Satin Creditcare Network announced plans to raise $20 million through dollar-denominated bonds. These bonds are slated ...
07 May, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Kotak’s asset quality gains drive robust Q4 show: Dnyanada VaidyaKotak Mahindra Bank delivered strong Q4 results with unexpected margin expansion and declining credit costs. While management anticipates f...
04 May, 2026, 11.07 AM 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
PSU bank stocks fall up to 3%. How RBI’s ECL directions can impact lendersPSU bank stocks fell up to 3% on Tuesday after RBI confirmed the rollout of the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework from April 2027, trigg...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
IDFC First Bank deposit growth returning to 20%, credit costs falling, no West Asia impact yet: V VaidyanathanIDFC First Bank's CEO V Vaidyanathan stated that the deliberate slowdown in deposit growth during Q4 was temporary and already reversing, w...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.58 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