RBI draft allows AIFIs, HFCs to borrow from call moneyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed allowing All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) to borr...
Adequate fertiliser stocks available, Govt ready to tackle El Nino impact: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed ample fertilizer stocks for farmers. He assured continued availability of urea a...
Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tagJharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprisesSeventeen agroecology businesses from five Northeast Indian states met in Guwahati. They shared ideas and discussed challenges. The event a...
India sees $3 billion debt fundraising rush as yields slump after RBI moves, bankers sayIndian companies are actively raising short-term debt. This surge follows central bank actions that significantly reduced borrowing costs. ...
CD rates may fall up to 100 bps as banks tap overseas deposits, loansInterest rates on short-term financial instruments like Certificates of Deposit are poised to decrease across India. This anticipated drop,...
Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...
From Mizo ginger to Nagaland's coffee, here's how govt plans to make Northeast as 'Ashtalakshmi' for worldUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched several flagship missions across Northeast states, including Mizoram Ginger, Naga Coffee, Arun...
Why partnerships will define India’s agricultural transitionIndia's agriculture faces climate challenges. A robust public finance foundation can drive a new phase of growth. Regenerative agriculture ...
Muthoot Finance plans floating-rate bond issue of Rs 2,000 crMuthoot Finance is gearing up to secure ₹2,000 crore next week through the issuance of floating-rate bonds, which will mature in three year...
Nabard pulls out bond issuance on weak demandIn a surprising turn of events, Nabard has pulled the plug on its scheduled bond sale this Friday, citing a lackluster response from invest...
NABARD acquires leasehold rights to MTNL’s BKC campus in Rs 351 crore dealNABARD has made waves by securing a prestigious commercial site in Mumbai’s vibrant Bandra-Kurla Complex. The development-focused instituti...
Enterprise software company Zoho invests Rs 70 crore in ONDCZoho Corporation has invested Rs 70 crore in ONDC to bolster India's sovereign technology and empower MSMEs. This move aims to make digital...
Corporates temper bond issues with yields on rise nowCorporate borrowing costs are rising again after a brief dip in mid-April, driven by concerns over the West Asia conflict impacting oil pri...
NABARD launches Rs 2.62 lakh crore credit plan for Delhi; proposes ‘nano, mini’ units to boost MSME accessThe plan emphasises inclusive credit planning and tailored development pathways for balanced growth across the National Capital Territory.