Silver prices crash nearly 50% in 5 months. Is it still worth investing?A similar trend has been reflected in India’s MCX futures market, where silver prices tumbled from a record ₹4.28 lakh per kg to around ₹2....
14 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
FX swap window may spur PSU rush for overseas loansPublic sector units like PFC, REC, and NaBFID are poised to increase their External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) to leverage the RBI's 1.5%...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
IIFL Finance nets $500 million in overseas bond salesIIFL Finance successfully raised $500 million through international dollar bonds, priced at 7.6% for a 3.25-year tenure. This marks India's...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Fintech lenders corner 77% of India's personal loan market by volume in FY26Fintech lenders now lead India's personal loan market by loan count. These digital NBFCs are disbursing small-ticket loans, reaching more c...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Nearly two-thirds of bank loans now priced below 9% as rate cuts biteIndian banks are offering more loans at lower interest rates. Almost two-thirds of all bank credit now has rates below 9%. This shift follo...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 26%Another down day, and another week where the market started with a cut. There is, at this juncture, no point in guessing what will happen t...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
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...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Mahindra, Manulife incorporate life insurance JV after MCA nodMahindra and Manulife's joint venture, Mahindra Manulife Insurance Ltd (MMIL), has officially been incorporated. This new entity aims to be...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
31 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Shalibhadra Finance eyes Rs 500 crore AUM as FY26 profit climbs 22%Shalibhadra Finance is set for major expansion. The company aims to more than double its loan book by FY29. This growth will be fueled by n...
30 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Priority sector lending boosts inclusion, not always guarantee growth: EAC-PMIndia's priority sector lending has aided financial inclusion for decades. However, a recent report suggests that simply increasing directe...
25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST