Private Banks Dominate Small Business Lending in India
A new SIDBI-CRIF report reveals private banks lead enterprise lending. NBFCs gain ground as PSB share falls. Small business credit hits Rs 46 lakh crore. Explore the shifting landscape.
A new SIDBI-CRIF report reveals private banks lead enterprise lending. NBFCs gain ground as PSB share falls. Small business credit hits Rs 46 lakh crore. Explore the shifting landscape.
A TOI probe reveals private moneylenders in Maharashtra's suicide belt get licences easily, as farm distress pushes farmers to extremes. Read the full investigation.
Private money lenders in Vidarbha lent over Rs 227 crore in 2025, but a mere Rs 21,000 went to farming. Explore the debt crisis and its link to farmer suicides. Read the full investigation.
BharatPe partners with Yes Bank to launch 'Pay Later with BharatPe', an instant credit-on-UPI solution for merchants. This BNPL product aims to empower small businesses and ease consumer daily expenses. #Fintech #UPI #India
Himachal Pradesh govt extends Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana to urban areas, offering One Time Settlement up to ₹1 lakh for small shopkeepers with NPAs. Learn eligibility and benefits.
India's markets regulator Sebi has denied media reports of changes to the short selling framework. The existing regulatory structure for short selling remains unchanged. Get the full details here.
A new report reveals Trump's aggressive ICE raids are destabilising immigrant-run small businesses, causing closures, job losses, and costing $88 billion annually. Explore the economic impact.
State Bank of India's home loan portfolio, its largest business unit, is on track to exceed ₹10 lakh crore next year, driven by strong demand and low NPAs. Discover the growth story.
Maharashtra govt sets up SIT to investigate Chandrapur kidney racket where farmers were forced to sell organs. 5 accused arrested. Details on the illegal money lending and organ trafficking network.
A youth from Sambhal arrested after his Bank of Baroda account was used to funnel crores in a pan-India cyber fraud. The scam, promising high stock returns on WhatsApp, highlights a dangerous new trend of 'account lending' to syndicates. Stay vigilant.
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Asian Development Bank pledges $4.258 billion for India's 2025 projects in skilling, renewable energy, urban infra, and healthcare. Details on PM-SETU, Surya Ghar, and metro expansions inside.
MSME credit growth surges to 20%, hitting ₹10.7 lakh crore, driven by government guarantees and Udyam push. Discover how this fuels India's economic engine.
Fintech app SalaryOnTime reports a massive 200% growth in installs, driven by its instant, paperless loan services. Discover how it's changing financial access for India's workforce.
Experts predict a fundamental shift in co-lending partnerships between banks, NBFCs, and fintechs. Speed, transparency, and trust will define winning models as regulations tighten and customer expectations evolve. Read more.
Chandrapur farmer Roshan Kule sold his kidney to repay loans but fell into bonded labour in Laos. Rescued after MLA's intervention, police probe illegal lending & organ trade. Read the shocking details.
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
First Brands founder Patrick James accuses lenders of predatory practices leading to bankruptcy, while new management alleges massive financial fraud. Key details inside.
India's fintech lending shifts focus from rapid expansion to liability management and customer monetization after regulatory overhaul. Discover the new priorities and IPO plans shaping the sector's future.
Tamil Nadu's new money lending rules remove collateral for loans under ₹4 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh for SHGs, aiming to empower low-income groups and women entrepreneurs. Discover how this policy change fosters financial inclusion.
The Global Business Association opens its premium FAR facility in Bengaluru, targeting Rs 2,000 crore in annual revenue and creating over 10,000 jobs. A major boost for Karnataka's economy.
Fino Payments Bank, now an SFB, plans a strategic shift towards secured lending like property loans, avoiding unsecured risks. Read about its merchant-focused growth plan.
US Senator Elizabeth Warren warns private credit market failures are 'tip of the iceberg', urges regulators to conduct stress tests. Read more on the growing risks to the financial system.
RBI's MPC slashed repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, urging banks to cut lending rates. See how HDFC, SBI, ICICI, and other top banks' home loan rates are impacted. Check your potential EMI savings now!
The RBI has revoked its 2016 framework that pushed large borrowers to debt markets. The move is expected to boost corporate bank credit by ₹3-4.5 trillion. Read the full analysis.
Philippines-based digital bank Tonik secures $12 million in pre-Series C funding to expand its capital-efficient lending operations and drive financial inclusion.
India's services sector activity accelerated in November, with the PMI hitting 61.2. Robust new business and strong demand drove the fastest job creation in six months. Read the full analysis.
PSU bank chiefs warn RBI of a 70-bps margin squeeze as loans reprice instantly with repo rate cuts, but deposit rates lag. Key asymmetry threatens profitability.
The Indian government's new digital credit assessment model for MSMEs aims to streamline lending, reduce bank delays, and boost financial inclusion. Learn how this initiative works.
Businessman Mehli Mistry resigns from Tata's Small Animal Hospital Trust board, citing end of his Tata Trusts association. Another trustee also steps down. Explore the implications.