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.
02 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Aadhar Housing Finance aims to cross Rs 50,000-cr AUM milestone by FY29Aadhar Housing Finance aims to boost its asset under management to Rs 50,000 crore by FY29, projecting an 18-20% loan growth annually. The ...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
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.
27 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Forget stocks, you can now profit from Mumbai rains! Here's how NCDEX's unique weather futures workNCDEX has launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivative contract, RAINMUMBAI, allowing traders and businesses to hedge against ...
21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Gold loans rise 50% to Rs 19 lakh crore in FY26Gold jewellery loans have seen a massive 50 percent jump year-on-year, reaching ₹19 lakh crore. This makes it the fastest growing retail lo...
21 May, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
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...
15 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
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...
13 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Banks cede consumer durable loans to NBFCs as credit cards take over small-ticket financingBank loans for washing machines and televisions are falling. Banks are now focusing on credit cards for these purchases. Non-banking financ...
06 May, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Manappuram Finance shares fall 3% after Q4 earnings: Here's why Jefferies, other brokerages are bullishManappuram Finance shares dipped despite a strong Q4 FY26 profit, driven by a surge in gold loans. While brokerages like Jefferies turned b...
05 May, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Arohan Financial plans to file for IPO within a monthMicrofinance firm Arohan Financial Services is preparing to file for a ₹1,400-crore IPO within a month, aiming for a ₹600 crore primary iss...
17 Apr, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Arohan Financial Services in final lap to file DRHP for Rs 1400 crore IPOArohan Financial Services plans a Rs 1,400 crore IPO, combining fresh issue and OFS, amid improving microfinance sector conditions. With be...
16 Apr, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
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 ...
15 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Gold Loan: Borrowers with big exposure more prone to default, says TransUnion Cibil reportIndia’s gold loan market is seeing rising stress as borrowers take larger and multiple loans, pushing up delinquency rates and credit risk,...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
NBFCs doing well, but Iran war, margins cloud road aheadNon-banking finance companies anticipate strong growth in the upcoming quarter. However, rising funding costs may limit profit margins. Ana...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Zerodha turns its ‘Coin’ into a passive wealth management hubZerodha is expanding its Coin platform into a comprehensive one-stop shop for passive wealth management, now including fixed deposits along...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Risk off! Banks opting to lend to prime customersBanks are now favouring borrowers with top credit scores. This shift reflects caution in lending. New customers are also getting fewer loan...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Lenders turn risk-averse, focus on high CIBIL score borrowers as gold loans surge in IndiaLenders are prioritizing borrowers with strong credit histories and higher loan amounts, leading to a decline in new-to-credit customers. D...
31 Mar, 2026, 05.28 PM IST