From credit access to capital intelligence: The next evolution of MSME financeThe task ahead for lenders, fintechs, and financial institutions serving this segment is not simply to close the credit gap; it is to close...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Your student loan could disappear, then the IRS Bill arrives: What changed in 2026?A report by Protect Borrowers estimates that between 2 million and 3 million Americans could face federal tax bills over the next decade. T...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
US bank stocks near correction as earnings loom, consumer outlook in focusUS bank stocks are nearing correction territory ahead of earnings, with investors watching for clues on consumer resilience amid elevated b...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Meet Isabella Bedoya, who borrowed $20 to make pesto when her bank account was $300 overdrawn, her first experiment generated $120 in sales in a dayInitially, Bedoya used to prepare food at home, and shared work with people online. To her surprise, the response was good, and her homemad...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
HDFC Bank offers up to Rs 70,000 savings on credit card purchases during festive season: Offers on Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales and moreIn its annual Festive Treats 2026 campaign, HDFC Bank is rolling out exciting financial product offers that allow customers to save up to R...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Borrower took a loan using 103 grams of gold jewels, bank found jewellery fake during a surprise check conducted without his consent, lender ordered to pay gold’s value plus Rs 50,000A Shimla consumer commission has ordered a lender to pay a borrower the market value of around 103 grams of pledged 22 carat gold, plus Rs ...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
RBI repo rate hike: How home loan borrowers can reduce EMI and interest burdenExtending the tenure instead of raising EMIs will push up the interest outgo on your home loan.
12 Oct, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Everyone looks at 2-wheelers and FMCG. Another set that feels the monsoon’s test: 6 stocks with upside potential of up to 33%The monsoon is one influence on rural financial health. It is not a complete predictor of what a lender will earn. Whether good rain become...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Weak rains clouds recovery in Rs 3.3 lakh crore microfinance sectorIndia's microfinance sector, with a market worth ₹3.30 lakh crore, is encountering credit risk hurdles. Key factors include inconsistent ra...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Digital lender NeoGrowth raises Rs 85 crore from FMO, LeapFrogThe fundraise will allow NeoGrowth to grow its loan book to nearly Rs 3,000 crore before it needs another equity infusion, Nayyar said, add...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Paying off student loans? Deduct up to $2,500 in interest on your 2026 return, but watch the income limits that could cut it off earlyStudent loan borrowers may get a valuable tax break in 2026. The IRS still allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $2,500 in student loan...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Higher EMIs ahead: PNB, Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Indian Bank raise lending rates; check detailsThe Reserve Bank of India increased the repo rate by 25 basis points during its monetary policy meeting. This hike prompted banks like Punj...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Lowest home loan interest rates after RBI repo rate hike: Check EMI on above Rs 30 lakh to 75 lakh loans at public & private banks, HFCsIn a recent move, the Reserve Bank of India has lifted the repo rate to 5.50% from 5.25%, impacting the landscape of home loan interest rat...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Home loan EMI for these borrowers will go up as RBI increases repo rate by 25 bps: Know the impact on Rs 25 lakh-Rs 2 cr home loansRBI repo rate: Borrowers with home loans linked to External Benchmark Linked Rates will see an increase in their EMIs. The Reserve Bank of ...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Good news for HDFC Bank borrowers: Bank cuts lending rates across tenures by up to 15 bps; check latest listIn a move aimed at easing financial burdens for home loan borrowers, HDFC Bank has announced a decrease in its MCLR rates, effective from O...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 29% in 1 year, according to analystsFor the last two years, one sector where actual performance has been better than expected has been banking. Yes, there were exceptions amon...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Mortgage rates today climb again: What the 7.542% 30-year mortgage rate means for homebuyers, refinancing and home equityThe average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed to 7.542%, up from 7.373% a week earlier. That increase adds to the cost of buying a ho...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST