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MICROFINANCE MARKET CHALLENGES
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...- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- IT sector a contrarian opportunity at current valuations: Aditya ShahAditya Shah of Hercules Advisors identifies power, banking, chemicals, and real estate as promising sectors for long-term growth amidst glo...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- Geopolitical tensions keep markets nervous despite strong earnings: Dipan MehtaGeopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran crisis, are overshadowing strong corporate earnings, according to Dipan Mehta. While India Inc...
- 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...
- IDFC First Bank shares jump over 3% as Q4 net profit rises 5%, NII up 16% to Rs 5,677 croreIDFC First Bank share price gained over 3% after it reported modest profit growth for Q4 FY26, supported by strong loan and deposit expansi...
- NBFCs doing well, but Iran war, margins cloud road aheadNon-banking finance companies anticipate strong growth in the upcoming quarter. However, rising funding costs may limit profit margins. Ana...
- CreditAccess Grameen looks to scale down microfinance growth, says MD & CEO Ganesh NarayananCreditAccess Grameen, a leading NBFC-MFI, is shifting focus from microfinance to secured lending like home loans. The company aims to becom...
- Aditya Shah sees PSU banks, SBI and HDFC as key picks amid volatilityIndia's banking sector demonstrates resilience with steady loan and deposit growth, particularly from private lenders like HDFC Bank. While...
- India has managed war disruptions better than many other economies: P D SinghIndian businesses and banks are navigating the West Asia conflict with resilience. Deal pipelines remain largely unaffected, with only war-...
- Banks' credit growth to moderate in FY27; NPAs to inch up: Crisil RatingsBanks' credit growth is projected to slightly slow to 13% in FY27, with a potential 0.20% rise in bad loans to 2.5% by March 2027, accordin...
- Real-time checks to improve discipline in credit cycleLenders will now report to credit bureaus weekly, a shift from fortnightly, enhancing real-time borrower risk assessment. This move is expe...
- Stocks in news: IndiGo, Sammaan Capital, Bharti Airtel, GRSE, CoforgeMarkets experienced a sharp sell-off on Monday's monthly expiry day, with the Nifty closing near 22,331. Key companies like IndiGo, Bharti ...
- Rise in long term delinquencies show persistent repayment challenges in microfinanceA recent CRIF High Mark report reveals a mixed bag for India's microfinance sector. While early-stage delinquencies have slightly improved,...
- MFIs in Karnataka may face fresh recovery challengesThe Karnataka government plans to introduce an ordinance to regulate microfinance recovery practices due to concerns over coercive loan rec...
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