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Former Kotak Mahindra Bank executive brings over 22 years of experience as the NBFC-MFI strengthens its focus on fraud prevention, operational oversight and responsible lending.
IDBI Bank is reportedly targeting ₹2,000 crore in agricultural credit through a new collateral management partnership with StarAgri. Discover how this warehouse receipt financing pact impacts farmers, supply chains, and rural lending today.
With more than 25 years of experience, including a decade leading HR at DCB Bank, Wadhwani returns to an in-house leadership role at a housing finance company operating 246 branches across 17 states.
Fibe and Canadian tech firm Hygge Energy are teaming up to fund rooftop solar panels across India. The deal targets homes under the massive PM Surya Ghar scheme. Learn how this new digital pact makes green loans faster for families today.
One 97 Communications, Paytm's parent, reported a ₹225 crore profit in Q2 FY27, up from ₹21 crore last year. Revenue jumped 28% to ₹2,648 crore. However, a sharp drop in exceptional items masks a more grounded 9% adjusted net profit growth
Punjab National Bank is rapidly expanding its fee-based revenue. With its credit card base crossing 11 lakh, CEO Ashok Chandra has set a bold target of 13 lakh cards by FY27 and ₹200 crore in quarterly fee income by FY28 to boost margins.
With the 2026 monsoon ending at 87% of the long-period average, top NBFCs like Shriram Finance and Mahindra Finance are tightening rural credit. Lenders are stepping up collections across drought-prone districts to mitigate rising defaults.
HSBC Holdings reported a massive thirty-two percent jump in its Q3 2026 pre-tax profits, hitting $9.6 billion. The global banking giant also announced a fresh $1 billion share buyback and a steady dividend to boost retail investor returns.
Indian Overseas Bank aims to secure $500 million in overseas funding before the RBI swap facility deadline on Dec 31. The push comes as credit growth outpaces deposits, pushing the bank to open 200 new branches to hunt for retail cash.
IIFL Capital wants to double its wealth assets in two years. To do this, they just hired four top executives from Barclays to target India's ultra-rich families.
NBFC industry body FIDC seeks a five-year transition to reduce insurance commissions to 25%, warning that proposed IRDAI caps could disrupt credit-linked insurance distribution.
Quick and value commerce claimed 35% of the online retail market in H1 2026. As venture capital pivots to profitability, we analyze unit economics, Tier 2 growth, and the fierce battle between speed and affordability.
Silver prices swung wildly from ₹89k to ₹4L before crashing 40% in 2026. We decode the ETF valuation trap, Gen Z jewelry trends, and the paradox of industrial demand destruction in the solar sector.
IDFC FIRST Bank appoints former RBI Executive Director S. Ganesh Kumar as Non-Executive Chairman starting May 2027. We analyze the bank's Q2 FY27 BFSI metrics, the V. Vaidyanathan dynamic, and the strategic implications of overlapping board chan
India’s gold loan market is surging, but rising 90-day delinquencies at top NBFCs expose a dangerous refinancing trap. We break down the hidden bullet repayment shock, new RBI regulations, and the harsh reality of gold auction timelines.
A proposed 0.4% merchant fee on high-value UPI transactions has retailers weighing their options. We examine the regulatory framework, the credit card baseline, and whether India is genuinely reverting to cash as the Diwali deadline passes.
Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust is exploring a massive ₹7,000 crore institutional fundraise. This comes just months after its successful IPO. We break down the math, the NHAI expansion pipeline, and what this aggressive move means for the market
Deepak Reddy has been appointed CEO-designate of Bajaj General Insurance. He succeeds veteran Dr. Tapan Singhel in April 2027. Explore the post-Allianz growth strategy, the impact of IRDAI tenure rules, and the new focus on underwriting profits.
Rajeev R. Srivastava takes charge of IndusInd Securities following its rebranding from Reliance Securities. The Hinduja Group-backed firm is betting on AI-driven research and its banking ties to challenge India’s top discount brokers.
NaBFID just got the green light from the Finance Ministry and the RBI to build a massive infrastructure database. This platform tracks mega-projects from start to finish. It is designed to stop banking crashes and attract billions in foreign dol
A massive ₹1,000 crore commitment from Premji Invest, Norwest, and Lok Capital is about to reshape India's lending market. Vegafin will use this war chest to acquire Bizloan and build an AI-powered, secured credit platform for small businesses.
Swiss banking giant UBS has exercised 20.5 million warrants to secure a 4.8% equity stake in 360 ONE WAM. The ₹2,112 crore transaction cements a cross-border strategic partnership targeting India's expanding ultra-high-net-worth demographic.
Former State Bank of India Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara joins Piramal Finance as an Independent Director for a five-year term, bringing unparalleled asset quality oversight and digital banking expertise to the expanding ₹1.10 lakh crore NBFC
MD & CEO Binod Kumar projects limited EMI stress from the RBI repo rate hike. The lender reports a GNPA drop to 1.61% and allocates ₹2,300 crore for AI and digital transformation.
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Latest BFSI news covering Indian banks, NBFCs, insurance, and fintech. In-depth analysis, RBI policy updates, and market trends from News4Bharat
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