For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
India's gold loan market has huge potential, there's lot of idle metal: George Alexander MuthootThe rise in prices will add to the growth momentum as it will give more borrowing power to those who are pledging gold. The uncertainties w...
15 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Over-leveraged borrowers put Rs 15,800 crore microfinance portfolio at riskMicrofinance has become a double-edged sword, with substantial debt levels amassing to about ₹15,800 crore among borrowers juggling multipl...
12 May, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Muthoot Microfin plans to cut risk by bringing down group micro loan share to 60% by 2030, says CEO Sadaf SayeedMuthoot Microfin is shifting focus from unsecured loans to business diversification. The company aims to reduce its microfinance asset shar...
07 May, 2026, 11.19 PM 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
Can you get another loan if you’re already paying EMIs? Here’s the answerYour salary is just the start for loan approval. Lenders scrutinize your income after deducting all current EMIs. This remaining amount, me...
05 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
How inflation and RBI repo rates influence personal loan interest ratesInflation's rise impacts living costs, prompting the RBI to manage it via the repo rate. Changes in this rate directly affect personal loan...
01 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Off the tough route to loan recoveryA recent video from Pune shows loan recovery agents using force against a borrower. This incident reveals problems within Indian banks. Ban...
01 May, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
OnEMI Technology’s Rs 926 cr IPO opens with steady GMP. Check price band, review and other detailsThe issue, priced in the range of Rs 162–171 per share, aims to raise about Rs 926 crore, comprising a fresh issue of Rs 850 crore and an o...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
PSU bank stocks fall up to 3%. How RBI’s ECL directions can impact lendersPSU bank stocks fell up to 3% on Tuesday after RBI confirmed the rollout of the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework from April 2027, trigg...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Digital lenders put small business on watch listDigital lenders are becoming cautious about loans to small businesses like restaurants and petrol pumps. This move follows disruptions in W...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
MobiKwik shares jump 12% after RBI nod for NBFC licence to launch lending armShares of One MobiKwik Systems surged 12% on Monday after receiving the Reserve Bank of India's approval for an NBFC licence, enabling it t...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Mobikwik gets central bank nod for non-banking financial company licenceFintech firm One MobiKwik Systems has secured approval from the Reserve Bank of India for a non-banking financial company (NBFC) license. T...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
RBL Bank Q4 Results: Profit soars 233% YoY to Rs 230 croreRBL Bank reported a significant three-fold surge in net profit for the fourth quarter, reaching Rs 230 crore, driven by robust business exp...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Bank credit growth to ease to 12% in FY27 on West Asia war, evolving interest rate dynamics: IcraIndian bank credit growth is set to slow down to under 12 percent this financial year. This moderation is driven by the ongoing West Asia c...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
RBI returns Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's application for universal bank licenceThe Reserve Bank of India has returned Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's application to become a universal bank. The central bank cited the need...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.11 PM IST