Retail CBDC transactions in India have crossed 120 million with a value of over ₹28,000 crore, as RBI works on programmability, new use-cases, and future cross-border capability
RBI's new gold metal loan rules allow banks to lend to a wider set of jewellers, refine GMS-linked lending and enforce stronger risk controls, with the norms effective April 2026
JM Financial Home Loans aims to scale AUM to Rs 5,000 crore by FY27, driven by branch expansion, higher ticket sizes and tighter early-stage delinquency controls, MD & CEO Manish Sheth said
The govt's weekly bond auction saw strong demand with yields aligning to expectations, while the rupee recorded its weakest month since July amid dollar demand and cautious market sentiment
NBFC borrowings are set to reach $750 billion by FY27, with 64% expected from market-based instruments as firms pivot from bank loans to NCDs, ECBs and other capital-market funding routes
ICRA expects India Inc. to post 8-10% year-on-year revenue growth in Q3 FY26, supported by festive and rural demand, GST rationalisation and easing costs
Seasonality, a fundamental component of economic data alongside trend and cyclical movements, reflects recurring patterns arising from weather, production cycles, holidays and institutional behaviour
In Q2FY26, Muthoot Finance's consolidated loan AUM increased by 42 percent from last year to Rs 1.47 trillion, while its gold Loan AUM increased by 45 percent from the year-ago quarter to Rs 1.24 trn
NBFCs and FIDC urged the Finance Minister to create a refinancing window, widen SARFAESI provisions and ease tax deductions during pre-Budget consultations for 2026-27
RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu says the central bank's economic capital, risk buffers and revaluation practices place it in a strong position to meet its policy mandates
Canara Bank expects credit momentum to continue in H2 of FY26, supported by GST rate cuts, robust rural lending, and higher retail demand even as it works to maintain profitability and asset quality
At the BFSI Insight Summit 2025, insurance leaders urged joint action on climate, cyber, and EV risks - calling for innovation, tech collaboration, and universal insurance coverage
After quarters of liquidity stress and high delinquencies, India's microfinance sector shows revival signs, though experts say sustained recovery depends on stronger bank and government support
At BS BFSI Summit 2025, all three bankers welcomed recent measures from the RBI, particularly move to allow local banks to finance mergers and acquisitions - an area long dominated by foreign lenders
