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Microlenders seek govt guarantee to tide over liquidity crunch

Mumbai, Aug. 12 -- India's microlenders have sought a sovereign-backed scheme that would guarantee bank loans to these institutions, allowing access to cheaper capital as they face a funding squeeze. ... Read More


Mint Explainer: The risks of investing in low-rated corporate bonds-and the safeguards available

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Issuances of low-rated corporate bonds are on the rise. Corporate bonds rated BBB+, BBB and BBB-, the lowest tier of rating still considered investment-grade before slipping into... Read More


SBI expected to report tepid Q1 earnings on net interest margin pressure

Mumbai, Aug. 8 -- State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, is expected to report muted earnings in the first quarter of FY26 as continued pressure on net interest margins (NIM) weighs on ove... Read More


RBI speak: What the central bank said on growth, inflation, and tariff

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra addressed the media after the end of the monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on Wednesday, discussing key issues such ... Read More


Five key things to watch for at RBI monetary policy meeting today

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) monetary policy committee (MPC) will conclude its three-day meeting with a policy decision today. Markets widely expect the central bank to kee... Read More


Inflation is tamed, but war isn't over: RBI guv

Mumbai, July 26 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has won the battle against inflation, even as it continues its war against price rise, keeping in mind its objective of price stability, governor San... Read More


Non-bank financiers rush in to fill unsecured loan space vacated by banks

Mumbai, July 22 -- As banks grow more cautious on unsecured loans on the back of increased regulatory oversight, non-bank financiers may be rushing in to fill the gap, pushing more personal loans. Al... Read More


Non-bank financiers rush in to fill unsecured loan space

Mumbai, July 22 -- As banks grow more cautious on unsecured loans on the back of increased regulatory oversight, non-bank financiers may be rushing in to fill the gap, pushing more personal loans. Alt... Read More


SBI lines up mega fundraising worthRs.45k cr in FY26

Mumbai, July 17 -- The State Bank of India is on a mega fundraising drive in FY26, with plans to tap both the debt and equity markets for up to Rs.45,000 crore to beef up its capital ratios. The state... Read More


SBI on mega fundraising drive: To raise Rs.45,000 cr in debt, equity in FY26

Mumbai, July 16 -- The State Bank of India is on a mega fundraising drive in FY26, with plans to tap both the debt and equity markets for up to Rs.45,000 crore to beef up its capital ratios. The stat... Read More