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PSU banks lose gold loan sourcing share as private banks, NBFCs gain traction: ReportPublic sector banks are losing ground in the gold loan market to private lenders and NBFCs, which offer faster service and wider reach. Whi...- RBI overhauls Lead Bank Scheme after review, issues new guidelinesThe Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...
- Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
- Union Minister Shekhawat outlines roadmap for Northeast's trade and tourism boomUnion Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat unveiled a vision for Northeast India at the NEIINFRA summit, highlighting over Rs 6 lakh crore inv...
- Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
- FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
- India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
- Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
- Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
- 3+ cr women-led enterprises registered under Udyam Portal powering growth: FM Nirmala SitharamanWomen are becoming India's growth engine with over 3 crore women-led enterprises registered under Udyam Portal, said FM Nirmala Sitharaman ...
- ATMs hungry, but not for more cashMany Indians face empty ATMs despite ample cash in circulation. This is due to serious disruptions in cash movement. UPI's rapid rise and i...
- Govt highlights tax reforms, investor confidence as Modi completes 12 years as PMPrime Minister Narendra Modi has completed twelve years as India's longest-serving elected leader. The government highlights significant ac...
- BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
- Over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts bring crores of Indians into formal banking system: Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have integrated millions into formal banking. The Pradhan Man...
- India's rise is coming at an important time... because the world needs India, says Jane Fraser, Board Chair and CEO, CitiGlobalisation is changing. It now balances efficiency with resilience and security. This shift benefits India, a nation with strong tech ta...
- 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 ...
- Two out of every three bank loans in India carry interest rates below 9%Indian banks are witnessing a significant shift as nearly two-thirds of credit now carries sub-9% interest rates, a consequence of aggressi...
- Finance Ministry to review PSBs performance today, Secretary Nagaraju will chair high-level meetThe Department of Financial Services is holding a major meeting with Public Sector Banks today. The focus is on strengthening digital banki...
- AI for Bharat: How inclusive innovation is redefining India's tech futureIndia's AI opportunity lies beyond boardrooms in villages, regional languages, and underserved communities. The AI for Bharat & Inclusive I...
- FM Sitharaman launches key SIDBI initiatives for MSME growthThese include portals for credit delivery to rural areas and machinery access for MSMEs, alongside a program to modernize rural enterprises...
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