Financial Inclusion
Korea’s NH Investment picks up stake worth ₹900 cr in Choice Equity Broking
According to the deal terms, the Korean firm is expected to get about a 12-15% stake in Choice Equity Broking Pvt Ltd at an enterprise value of ₹7,500 crore.
1 min read9 Jul 2026Gold loans surge in India: Average ticket size jumps 39% YoY to ₹1.96 lakh
Gold loans in India are booming as rising gold prices drive bigger borrowings. Average ticket size jumped 39% YoY to ₹1.96 lakh in FY26, doubling in three years. The portfolio has surged nationwide, reflecting stronger demand and deeper financial inclusion.
3 min read5 Jul 2026A nation-wide cyber awareness push: Cyber Cop, a Bandhan Bank CSR Initiative
As digital fraud costs Indians ₹22,495 crore, Bandhan Bank partners with Rohit Shetty for 'Cyber Cop'—a nation-wide initiative turning public awareness into the ultimate shield against cybercriminals.
4 min read2 Jul 2026Launch a public-service ad campaign to explain key investing concepts and speed up economic inclusion
India should mount a well-crafted ad campaign that starts with concept selling before it explains risk-return nuances and other points. Publicly-owned shares could also be transferred to people at large so that economic inclusion and education drive each other.
2 min read26 Jun 2026Govt pushes private banks to expand enrolments under accident insurance scheme
Performance of private sector banks varies widely, with IndusInd Bank and Yes Bank being the worst performers.
3 min read25 Jun 2026Gold loans grow 84% YoY in FY26, outpace all other retail credit products, expand beyond traditional markets
Gold loans have emerged as a strategic driver of financial inclusion, outpacing all other credit products with 84% growth YoY in FY26, according to an Experian report. It has expanded beyond traditional southern markets to Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
4 min read25 Jun 2026Centre plans fresh Jan Dhan-MUDRA saturation drive in Bengal, eyes wider credit access
The Centre will undertake a fresh saturation drive for key financial inclusion schemes in West Bengal while also pushing for improved credit access, MSME financing and rural lending.
2 min read9 Jun 2026Mint Explainer: Are Sebi's third-party mutual fund payments a risk or convenience?
Sebi has recommended third-party transactions for mutual fund investments in certain scenarios in a consultation paper issued on Wednesday.
4 min read22 May 2026India Post Payments Bank launches SHG savings account: Zero balance, zero charges; key features, benefits explained
Boosting rural financial inclusion, India Post Payments Bank launches SHG Savings Account to empower women-led SHGs with zero balance banking, doorstep services and secure savings across India.
2 min read1 May 2026BHIM App users can now easily track their CIBIL Score. Here's how to do it
CIBIL Score integration in the BHIM Payments App enables users to securely access credit reports, track their financial health, and increase credit awareness, supporting smarter money decisions.
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