Anupreksha Jain

Rupee ends higher on Iran-US ceasefire hopes, FPI inflows support sentiment

Rupee rises after four sessions of losses, supported by ceasefire hopes, lower crude prices and FPI inflows, though elevated oil levels cap sharp appreciation

RBI norms may raise NBFC upper layer asset share to 70%, says CareEdge

RBI's proposed SBR framework changes may significantly expand NBFC upper layer coverage, boosting asset share to nearly 70 per cent and strengthening systemic oversight

Banking liquidity surplus stays over ₹5 trillion for fifth straight day

Surplus liquidity in the banking system remained above Rs 5 trillion for the fifth straight day, supported by government spending and bond redemptions

Bank borrowings to dominate NBFC funding mix in FY27: CRISIL Ratings

Share of bank loans in NBFC borrowings is expected to rise further in FY27 as bond yields stay elevated and external commercial borrowings remain muted amid volatility

Bank credit, deposit growth at 16.08% in FY26, fastest since FY24

Bank credit expanded at the fastest pace since FY24, driven by corporate and MSME demand, while deposit growth lagged, widening the gap in the banking system

HDB Financial Q4 profit rises 41.4% to ₹751 crore on steady growth

NBFC reports strong quarterly profit growth driven by higher income and stable loan book expansion, with asset quality showing a slight moderation

NBFCs likely to report strong March-quarter profit despite margin pressure

NBFCs are likely to report healthy Q4FY26 earnings on steady credit demand, though elevated funding costs and geopolitical risks may weigh on margins and asset quality

Crude oil spike knocks rupee, hardens yields amid West Asia conflict

The rupee fell and bond yields rose as crude oil surged above $100, with US-Iran tensions fuelling inflation concerns and pressuring currency and debt markets

RBI's Swaminathan flags AI risks in finance, warns against opaque systems

Swaminathan J warns bias, opacity, data misuse and cyber threats in AI systems could amplify systemic risks, even as technology offers gains in credit access and fraud detection

RBI seeks to tighten oversight of govt NBFCs with new classification norms

Uncertainty lingers over Tata Sons de-classification as upper-layer NBFC

RBI allows NBFCs access to term money market; volumes likely to rise

Move expected to improve liquidity and price discovery, though borrowing costs may remain aligned with commercial paper rates due to credit profile differences

RBI to introduce new framework for NBFC classification, says guv Malhotra

RBI plans to introduce a new framework to classify NBFCs into upper, middle and lower layers, replacing the current scale-based regulation system

Remittance slowdown unlikely despite West Asia conflict: RBI DG Gupta

RBI Deputy Governor says remittances to India likely to remain stable as demand for migrant workers may rise despite ongoing conflict in West Asia

NBFCs flag rise in MSME delinquencies as Iran war disrupts supply chains

NBFCs see early warning signs in MSME portfolios as supply disruptions and rising input costs linked to the West Asia conflict strain cash flows and push up early-stage delinquencies

RBI proposes new BC structure and branch norms in draft guidelines

RBI's draft norms revamp BC structure, tighten branch rules, and aim to expand banking access while strengthening governance and consumer protection

Bank margins to stay under pressure; recovery seen from FY27: Ambit

Deposit competition, liquidity pressures and shifting household savings are weighing on bank margins, with a meaningful recovery expected only from the first half of FY27

India's forex reserves plunge $30.5 bn in March amid RBI intervention

Only $22 bn added to total reserves as foreign currency assets fell by $14 bn in FY26

Formal credit deepens reach as informal borrowing drops to 1%: Survey

NCAER-MFIN survey shows sharp fall in informal borrowing and full digitalisation of loan disbursements, with most loans now used for income-generating activities

Benchmark bond yield seen testing 7.25% by April end amid supply pressures

Government bond yields are expected to remain elevated, with the benchmark 10-year yield likely to test 7.25 per cent amid oil price pressures and heavy supply

Crisil to Icra: Rating upgrades tempered in FY26 as downgrades edged up

West Asia conflict to test India Inc's balance-sheet strength and margins in FY27