Without strong SIP inflows, markets could have fallen 40-50%: Vikas Satija

Microfinance lenders eye diversification as sector recovers: Industry leaders

Microfinance lenders are looking to diversify beyond unsecured group loans by offering new products and retaining existing borrowers as the sector recovers from its recent crisis, industry leaders.

Indian banks face tighter liquidity, rising risks: Amitabh Chaudhry, MD & CEO, Axis Bank

India’s banking sector is entering a more challenging phase as tighter liquidity, rising deposit costs, and expectations of higher interest rates put pressure on lenders, even as credit demand.

FCNR(B) a strong insurance policy, but repayment risks loom: Uday Kotak

Uday Kotak, founder and non-executive director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, on Monday described the foreign currency non-resident (bank), or FCNR(B), scheme as a “strong insurance policy.

Global rate risks, capital outflows to weigh on Indian markets: Experts

High global interest rates, elevated oil prices and capital outflows driven partly by investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are likely to continue weighing on Indian financial markets,

Top bank chiefs urge shift from AI pilots to real-world use in banking

Indian banks need to move beyond experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) and focus on implementing solutions that deliver measurable outcomes,

UPI boom needs investment, minimal MDR can help: C S Setty, Chairman, SBI

State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman CS Setty on Monday backed the minimal merchant discount rate (MDR) on select Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, stating the move could help banks fund ri

CERT-In flags AI agents accessing Indian firms’ records without authorisation | Cyber crime

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has reported cases of AI agents accessing confidential business records and personal data in live systems without detection.

Buying a car or home this festive season? Here's how to choose the right loan | Home loan

Planning to buy a car or home this festive season? Here’s how to compare loan offers, manage EMIs, understand interest rates and avoid costly borrowing mistakes before signing up.

Defensive stocks rebound: Are IT, FMCG and pharma stocks becoming attractive?

IT, FMCG and pharma stocks have struggled over the past two years. But falling valuations and early signs of recovery are bringing them back into focus. What do the numbers and brokerage views tell us