From minute factory to money factory: Airtel's $2.2 billion betBharti Airtel is shifting focus from its telecom business to financial services. The company is investing heavily in Airtel Money, a new no...
24 Feb, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Is private equity really the pinnacle of finance? A deep dive into the industryThe finance sector encompasses various roles including Private Equity (PE), Mutual Funds, Banks, Venture Capital (VC), and Investment Banki...
21 Feb, 2025, 05.16 PM IST
Morgan Stanley adds Bajaj Finance to focus list, sees a compelling play on unsecured consumer revivalMorgan Stanley adds Bajaj Finance to its focus list, replacing Reliance, citing strong growth in unsecured consumer lending. The firm proje...
11 Feb, 2025, 09.48 AM IST
Isekai Series ‘A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring’: Check release date and trailerA captivating new isekai anime series, titled "Raising Kids While Adventuring in Another World," has recently been unveiled, offering audie...
14 Mar, 2024, 11.35 PM IST
Habushu, Japan's exotic snake whiskey captivates palates globallyHabushu, a captivating snake-infused whiskey from Japan's Okinawa islands, is making a splash in the global beverage scene. This unconventi...
09 Dec, 2023, 01.46 PM IST
Bus driver's act of kindness goes viral, inspiring thousandsUsers were captivated by the bus driver's remarkable act of kindness and expressed their admiration through heartfelt comments such as "Not...
23 Jun, 2023, 02.48 PM IST
Why Bajaj Finance trades at premium valuation to HDFC and Muthoot FinanceBajaj finance has always traded at the higher end of the valuation. It was trading at 21 times P/E during last year’s market crash and curr...
14 Oct, 2021, 03.23 PM IST
API economics in digital lending ecosystemThe total value of India’s digital lending market is estimated to be more than USD 1 trillion over the next five years. To ensure they grab...
31 Mar, 2020, 02.40 PM IST
How will the SC verdict on Aadhaar impact online lending companies?The apex court ruled that private entities cannot force anyone to share Aadhaar data for the purpose of KYC authentication.
10 Oct, 2018, 11.10 AM IST
Yes, IL&FS is bad news but not in the way you thinkMFs continue to invest in NBFCs and HFCs, who have come back to the market.
26 Sep, 2018, 06.00 PM IST
Sarfaesi provisions can help resolve NPAs of NBFCs faster: Icra"If credit costs were to come down, there could be some moderation in lending rates by NBFCs, which would benefit borrowers, going forward,...
18 Sep, 2016, 03.06 PM IST
New RBI norms: NBFCs can now only accept top-grade shares as collateralThe central bank has said that NBFCs cannot lend more than 50% of the value of shares pledged as collateral while giving loans of Rs 5 lakh...
22 Aug, 2014, 07.26 AM IST
Should you bet on gold loan companies?After the revised RBI norms and the adverse impact of fall in gold prices, it would be prudent to limit your exposure to such firms.
01 Apr, 2013, 08.46 AM IST
- Muthoot fincorp banned from taking deposits
The Reserve Bank of India has banned gold finance company Muthoot Fincorp from taking deposits from public, dealing yet another blow to the...
30 Mar, 2012, 05.44 AM IST
- Spectrum can't used be as collateral: Telecom department
DoT has rejected the finance ministry's request to allow spectrum or airwaves held by mobile phone companies be used as collateral by lende...
10 Feb, 2012, 04.08 AM IST
RIL-RNRL court verdict won't show on RNRL's books yetBenefits seen accruing only in four years as plant will take time to take shape.
16 Jun, 2009, 12.58 AM IST
- Rural banking can club services with SIM cards
Wider use of information and communications technology (ICT) is necessary for the financial inclusion of rural India. One suggestion, from ...
06 Feb, 2007, 04.08 AM IST