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What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK?Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politi...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsFrom a macro perspective, it is clearly a good time to be bullish. But as valuations remain high in parts of the market despite the recent ...
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsIf oil prices stay at higher levels, some FPIs with exposure to the Indian banking sector through ETFs might decide to sell, putting these ...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
401(k) balances drop 4% in 2026: How do your retirement savings compare with Fidelity data?A 4% decline in average 401(k) balances during early 2026 has put retirement savings and financial planning back in focus. Market volatilit...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIf the US-Iran ceasefire holds, the markets may see some recovery. The movement of crude oil prices and its impact on the markets supports ...
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 ...
For investors with patience, experience, and anxiety appetite: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%For the last five years, the theme on the street has mostly been: Buy today, expect comfort tomorrow. But some of the better wealth-creatin...
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 ...
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 ...
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,...
Credit penetration among women rise 5-fold to Rs 76 lakh crore between 2017 and 2025Women borrowers have seen a significant five-fold increase in credit access, reaching Rs 76 lakh crore by 2025. This represents 26% of all ...
Mudra loans cross Rs 40 lakh crore, Nirmala Sitharaman hails MSME credit pushThe Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has empowered millions of entrepreneurs. Over 577.9 million loans totaling ₹40.07 lakh crore have been disb...
Women borrowers hold Rs 76 lakh crore credit portfolio: ReportThe Aayog, in the report titled 'From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India's Evolving Credit Market', said that between December 2017 and...
Credit borrowing by women at Rs 76 lakh crore; 16 crore active women borrowers: NITI Aayog reportIn its report ‘From Borrowers To Builders: Women and India's Evolving Credit Market’, jointly written by Aayog, Transunion CIBIL and Micros...
In big structural shift, women borrowers become a major driver of credit demand in IndiaIndian women are significantly increasing their credit access. In 2025, they held 26% of total system credit, a substantial rise from 2017....
PMMY drives micro enterprise growth, boosts women-led businesses in IndiaIndia's Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has empowered countless micro-enterprises. This scheme provides collateral-free credit, fostering growt...
Growth in active women borrowers outpaces men in 2024; asset quality better: ReportIn 2024, women surpassed men in active borrower growth and showed superior loan repayment behavior, with notable improvements in various lo...
Women intensify their reliance on loans: ReportCredit bureau CRIF Highmark reports that women have borrowed at a faster pace than men in 2023, with the portfolio outstanding of women bor...
Women less risky to lend than men: ReportA study on new-to-credit (NTC) borrowers shows that the highest proportion of women borrowers has availed of agricultural loans and consume...