Inclusion

Study shows that microfinance leads to over-indebtedness, especially in the rural areas. (Photo: Mint)

How microfinance may lead to indebtedness

1 min read . 25 Feb 2019

Opinion | Digitisation can drive growth of unsecured loans

Opinion | Digitisation can drive growth of unsecured loans

3 min read . 14 Feb 2019

Assam NRC: SC extends date for filing inclusion claims to 31 December

1 min read . 12 Dec 2018

Promoting fintech in India is preaching to the choir. Photo: Jayachandran/Mint

Opinion | The challenges for fintech adoption in India

3 min read . 15 Oct 2018

Mega bank mergers and the future of reforms

8 min read . 24 Sep 2018

India Post Payments Bank was launched on 1 September. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

Opinion | India Post Payments Bank is all set to take banking to Bharat’s doorstep

3 min read . 17 Sep 2018

Finance minister Arun Jaitley. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched in August 2014.

Govt now targets bank accounts for all individuals

1 min read . 06 Sep 2018

India Post Payments Bank will offer three types of savings accounts—regular, digital and basic—at an interest rate of 4% per annum. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

Explained: India Post Payments Bank, in 5 points

2 min read . 03 Sep 2018

Ravi Shankar Prasad seeks Google’s support for ‘Digital Village’ initiative

1 min read . 31 Aug 2018

Digital payments: 4 emerging trends

1 min read . 21 Aug 2018

The average annual income of rural households was Rs 96,708. Photo: HT

Over 50% agricultural households are facing indebtedness: Nabard

1 min read . 16 Aug 2018

Opinion | Modi’s messaging goes big on social inclusion

3 min read . 15 Aug 2018

Wednesday’s independence day speech will be PM Narendra Modi’s last before 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Photo: AP

Narendra Modi may push financial inclusion drive in I-Day speech

1 min read . 12 Aug 2018

The lab will host a series of accelerator programs to identify solutions for specific financial challenges, and leading ideas will be supported with start-up capital, market access, technical assistance, mentoring, and sector expertise. Photo: Mint

J.P. Morgan joins hands with IIM-A to fund, mentor financial inclusion startups

1 min read . 07 Aug 2018

IndusInd Bank’s loan growth numbers are robust as always but excluding the acquisition of Bharat Financial Inclusion, core performance doesn’t shine.

IndusInd Bank Q1 results underscore its premium valuation

1 min read . 11 Jul 2018

An innovative method, gaining traction globally and in India, is land value capture. Photo: Mint

Financing inclusive, liveable cities

3 min read . 21 Jun 2018

Vikram Akula, founder of SKS Microfinance. Rechristened Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd, SKS is now being merged with IndusInd Bank Ltd. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

Vikram Akula’s inside story of SKS Microfinance will remain untold

4 min read . 18 Jun 2018

PM Narendra Modi and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the India-Singapore Enterprise and Innovation Exhibitions at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore on Thursday. Photo: PTI

On Singapore visit, Narendra Modi talks about reforms undertaken by his govt

2 min read . 31 May 2018

The biggest tax reform in the 4 years of Modi government was the rollout of goods and services tax (GST) that came with the promise of ‘One Nation One Tax’. Photo: PTI

What 4 years of Modi government meant for your personal finance

4 min read . 24 May 2018

The Flipkart-Walmart deal is a great step forward for the development of e-commerce in India as it is certain to generate employment and infuse competition in the organized retail segment. Photo: Reuters

Unlocking the potential of Indian e-commerce

4 min read . 22 May 2018