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Software developer fired by toxic boss without warning gets full 20 vacation days after termination letter mistake, leaves critical project unfinishedA software developer faced daily abuse from his boss after a bug in his code. He was eventually fired without warning. However, a terminati...
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...
Unified Lending Interface is a good start. Now comes the hard partIndia's new Unified Lending Interface, ULI, promises to fix credit access. However, its true impact depends on fintech companies.
There are bulls and bears, and also ducks. When Warren Buffett warned against being a stock market duckWarren Buffett mentioned a metaphor that should haunt every investor who has ever felt clever during a rising market: The preening duck tha...
Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
CD rates on the rise could soon bring more on retail depositsBank deposit rates are set to rise. Costs for certificates of deposit have increased, signaling banks will soon offer better returns to sav...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
George Alexander Muthoot sees no demand slowdown, expects strong gold loan momentum to continueMuthoot Finance's gold loan growth remains robust, fueled by higher gold prices. The company observes a decline in smaller loans, with larg...
Need over ₹2 crore for foreign education? From scholarships to SIPs - know the smart ways parents can plan for expensive foreign degreesThe escalating cost of foreign education, often underestimated by Indian parents, necessitates early financial planning. Beyond tuition, ac...
Credit at the tap: The opportunities and risks of India’s digital lending boomIndia's digital lending is rapidly transforming credit access, with mobile apps now disbursing significant loan volumes, especially to youn...
Bank of Baroda aims 10 per cent corporate growth in FY27, Rs 50,000 cr loans in pipelineBank of Baroda plans a 10 percent expansion of its corporate lending by FY27. A Rs 50,000 crore pipeline is in place, with significant dema...
First-time borrowers climb to 4.4 crore despite tighter lending norms: ReportIndia's new borrowers have reached 4.4 crore, boosting credit growth and financial inclusion. Lenders are more selective, yet this segment ...
HDFC Bank alerts clients on card swipe for overseas dealsIn recent times many resident individuals, banking with various financial institutions, have used cards to carry out international capital ...
UGRO Capital is ditching low-yield lending; founder on plan to triple returns by FY29UGRO Capital has halted new loans in its low-yield, DSA-led book, a strategic pivot aimed at boosting profitability. This move, involving s...
Gold loan delinquency rates send red signalBorrowers with more than ₹2.5 lakh outstanding showed a delinquency rate of 1.5% at the end of December, about 2.2x higher than those with ...
Signs of stress in small ticket personal loans: ReportDuring Q2’ 2023, overall balance-level serious delinquencies (measured as 90 days or more past due) improved across product categories, exc...
Repayments by small ticket borrowers surge this Diwali seasonRepayments by small ticket borrowers following the buy now pay later model to borrow from mom and pop stores surged this Diwali according t...