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Indian banks' names keep fading from your loan documents

The landscape of retail lending is shifting as non-bank lenders swiftly embrace smaller ticket personal and consumer durable loans. NBFCs and fintech firms are not just leading originations by both volume and value; they are redefining lending opportunities as the economy continues to develop. Banks are still integral, providing necessary…

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Sebi's new sectoral debt fund category explained: Yields, tax and risks

SEBI introduced sectoral debt funds allowing concentrated exposure in sectors like financial services and energy with high credit ratings. Divya Mehta from DSP Mutual Fund explains how this new category delivers attractive yields compared to corporate bond funds, while analyzing tax implications, holding periods, and concentration risks for investors.

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NBFCs must use AI, strengthen underwriting as credit growth accelerates: RBI Deputy Governor Murmu

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor S C Murmu urged NBFCs to use AI and machine learning tools. He emphasized stronger risk management and rigorous stress testing for lenders. NBFC credit growth continues to rise, impacting the overall financial landscape. Technology adoption is transforming credit assessment and management practices. Customer…

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From the ashes of bear-market: Over 125 smallcap stocks soar up to 300% from 52-week lows

Smallcap stocks have shown a stunning revival after hitting recent lows, with numerous companies experiencing value increases over double their 52-week lows. This robust recovery is backed by better earnings reports and a resurgence in investor confidence. The positive trends span multiple sectors, indicating a broad-based rebound as investors increasingly…

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Banks shifting microfinance strategy, prefer lending to entities over direct borrowers: Report

Banks are increasingly selecting microfinance institutions for loans instead of individual borrowers, leading to a reclassification of microfinance loans as part of retail portfolios. Despite this trend, non-banking financial companies focused on microfinance (NBFC-MFIs) received considerable debt support from banks recently. However, the overall microfinance sector saw a decline in…

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MSME lending moves from sachetisation to personalisation: Lentra’s Ankur Handa

India's financial framework is undergoing a significant evolution as digital resources, advanced data analytics, and innovative technology pave the way for broader credit opportunities, particularly benefiting MSMEs. Lentra's Growth Alliance Program (GAP) is designed to enable an emerging lender’s growth ambition and offer them the infrastructure necessary to support that…

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Bajaj Finance, L&T Finance poised to benefit as NBFC earnings recovery broadens: Siddhartha Khemka

India’s NBFC sector is showing signs of a broad-based cyclical recovery, with FY27 first-quarter results pointing to stronger loan growth, improving asset quality, lower credit costs and emerging operating leverage. Earnings estimates are also being upgraded, raising expectations of sustained profitability and a potential valuation re-rating across leading lenders.

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NBFCs enter new cyclical recovery, PAT seen rising 24% in FY27: Motilal Oswal

Non-banking financial companies are entering a new cyclical recovery phase. Loan growth and asset quality improvements are expected to drive earnings higher. Profit after tax for NBFCs is projected to grow significantly in upcoming fiscal years. However, geopolitical risks and monsoon conditions pose potential challenges to this recovery. Interest rates…

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4 smallcaps with up to 332% PAT growth just surged 170%: Can the outperformance continue?

Smallcap stocks led Nifty-500 earnings growth in 1QFY27, with the Nifty Smallcap-250 reporting 35% YoY growth. While strong earnings, domestic inflows and themes such as power continue to support the rally, elevated valuations and narrowing market breadth highlight the need for selective investing.

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RBI proposal to curb NBFCs' revolving credit may choke MSME funding, says industry body FISME

FISME has urged the RBI to reconsider its proposal to bar NBFCs from offering revolving credit, warning that a blanket ban could disrupt working-capital finance for MSMEs. The industry body said revolving credit helps small businesses manage cash-flow gaps, as they can draw funds when needed, pay interest only on…

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Bank of America to acquire 49.9% in Jio Credit in potential Rs 18,268 crore deal

Jio Financial Services and Bank of America announced a significant joint venture agreement. The US banking major will acquire up to 49.9% in Jio Credit. This investment could reach Rs 18,268 crore, approximately $1.9 billion. Bank of America will initially hold a 26.5% stake in the NBFC. The transaction is…

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Not much concerned on proposed NBFC norms, revolving credit exposure below 5%: Tata Capital CEO

Tata Capital's revolving credit exposure remains below five percent of its total lending. The company will submit its feedback to the Reserve Bank of India on proposed new regulations. These draft norms suggest non-banking finance companies should not offer revolving credit products. Tata Capital's managing director stated the current exposure…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch Ultra2 & Watch9 go on sale: Check price, features and offers

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Flip8, marking a major advancement in foldable technology. Alongside these, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 smartwatches are introduced, featuring cutting-edge health tracking capabilities. Global sales kicked off on August 7, with reports indicating an impressive initial demand for the…

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NBFC gold loans continue near 70% growth, reach Rs 3.41 lakh crore in June: RBI

Non-banking financial companies saw gold-backed lending grow nearly seventy percent year-on-year. This strong expansion continued into June 2026, outpacing overall retail loan growth. Housing and vehicle loans also displayed robust credit growth during this period. The Reserve Bank of India strengthened regulations for gold and silver collateral loans. Credit to…

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Banks or NBFCs? DSP's Preethi R S explains where she sees the best opportunities

DSP Mutual Fund’s Preethi R S remains constructive on India’s financial sector, favouring lenders with strong deposit franchises, disciplined underwriting and execution. She sees healthy retail and SME credit demand, early corporate lending recovery and opportunities across banks, NBFCs and non-lending financials amid India’s long-term financialisation.

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RBI's draft curbs on revolving credit may impact NBFC flexi loans: Morgan Stanley

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft directions proposing restrictions on revolving credit facilities offered by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) could affect flexi and overdraft loan products across corporate, MSME and unsecured personal loan segments, according to a Morgan Stanley report.

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Tata Investment, Tata Chemicals rally up to 7% after RBI classifies Tata Sons as upper-layer NBFC

Tata Investment Corp and Tata Chemicals shares rallied up to 7% after the RBI classified Tata Sons among the 16 upper-layer NBFCs, reviving focus on the holding company's potential listing. The central bank is also examining Tata Sons' application to surrender its core investment company registration.

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Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv shares fall up to 5% on RBI's new proposal for NBFCs

Shares of Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv fell sharply after the RBI proposed restricting NBFCs to offering only term loans, effectively barring revolving credit products. The proposal exempts NBFCs authorised to issue credit cards and is aimed at strengthening prudential norms while encouraging innovation in lending.

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Tata Sons faces continued listing uncertainty after RBI classification

The Reserve Bank of India has placed Tata Sons under intensified regulatory oversight. This designation will not influence its ongoing bid to relinquish its NBFC license. Tata Sons had cleared its debts and sought deregistration approximately two years ago. The regulator is expected not to mandate a listing until the…

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RBI classifies Tata Sons as Upper-Layer NBFC under revised framework

The Reserve Bank of India has classified Tata Sons as an Upper Layer NBFC. This classification follows revised norms for financial companies with significant assets. Tata Sons now faces enhanced regulatory and supervisory scrutiny from the central bank. The company must also comply with listing requirements within three years. This…

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Can Tata Sons stay unlisted? Here's what RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said

Tata Sons may face renewed pressure to list if the RBI classifies it as an upper-layer NBFC under revised principle-based norms. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the new framework will simplify classification. With assets above the regulatory threshold, Tata Sons could be required to go public, reviving its long-running IPO debate.

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Aditya Birla Capital Q1 Results: Profit jumps 40% YoY to Rs 1,175 crore

Aditya Birla Capital has announced an impressive forty percent increase in profits for the first quarter. The company’s consolidated total income reflects a substantial rise when compared to the same time last year. Additionally, there have been significant advancements in their lending portfolio, assets under management, and life and health…

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Bajaj Finance shares explode 7%, make investors Rs 46,445 crore richer. Is it still a buy?

Bajaj Finance shares surged over 7% to a record high after the NBFC reported strong June-quarter earnings, led by robust loan growth, improving asset quality and healthy AUM expansion. Most brokerages reiterated bullish views and raised target prices, citing sustained earnings momentum.

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Bajaj Finance shares rally 5% after Q1 results. What Nomura, Nuvama, other brokerages expect

Bajaj Finance shares jumped after the NBFC reported a strong Q1 FY27 performance, with standalone net profit rising 28% YoY to Rs 6,081 crore and net interest income growing 23% to Rs 12,571 crore. Robust earnings prompted several brokerages to raise their target prices. The company's assets under management increased…

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ICRA Q1 Results: Profit rises 32% YoY to Rs 56 crore

ICRA Ltd reported a 32 percent net profit increase for the first quarter. Revenue from operations also saw a significant 31.2 percent year-on-year rise. Healthy growth in ratings and sustained momentum in risk and analytics supported performance. Demand in industries and NBFC segments drove ratings revenue growth. Risk and analytics…

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