NBFCs
Physicswallah share price jumps 18% after partnership with NBFCs for student financing
PhysicsWallah share price surged 18% as it shifts to partnering with NBFCs for student lending, aiming to reduce balance sheet exposure and credit risks. The company will connect students with compliant lending partners to enhance affordability and scalability.
2 min read4 Jun 2026Wealthy Indians pledge their equity portfolios to take short-term loans instead of incurring stock losses
As the Indian stock market faces volatility, wealthy investors are turning to loans against securities for liquidity, avoiding the need to sell shares at a loss. This trend reflects a strategic shift among high-net-worth individuals who prefer maintaining their equity investments.
3 min read29 May 2026How intelligent NBFCs are fuelling India’s next credit cycle
India's NBFC sector is undergoing a transformative shift from shadow banking to intelligent lending, driven by AI and data-led decision-making. This evolution is expanding credit access and enhancing customer experience.
3 min read23 May 2026RBI rejects non-banks’ entry into top-tier forex dealing
In its final notification on the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, the central bank explicitly declined the industry’s proposal that Authorised Dealer Category-I licences be provided to non-banks.
1 min read6 May 2026Proxy advisory firm asks RBI to reject Tata Sons' bid to surrender licence
InGovern Research Services said Tata Sons’ attempt to surrender its registration as a core investment company was ‘dead on arrival’, and that the holding company must be ordered to list on the exchanges.
2 min read1 May 2026Bajaj Finance crosses ₹5 trillion AUM – Cleaner growth ahead?
Bajaj Finance continues to impress with over 20% growth in assets under management, crossing the ₹5-trillion mark. With a 22% rise in net profit and easing credit costs, investors are optimistic about the future.
2 min read30 Apr 2026ITR Filing 2026: Why NBFC and HFC interest income must be reported separately and what it means for taxpayers
The Income Tax Department has revised ITR forms for AY 2026-27, requiring separate reporting of interest income from NBFCs, HFCs and corporate instruments under Schedule OS. Details here.
3 min read30 Apr 2026Kerala loan app crisis: 15,000 complaints, 7 suicides — 5 crucial lessons every borrower must know
Shocking revelations from the Kerala loan app crisis expose illegal lending scams, harassment and suicides, warning digital borrowers to stay cautious, verify lenders and protect personal data online.
3 min read21 Apr 2026Unsecured lending drove digital lenders rebound in FY26. But risks could re-emerge.
Digital lending firms saw growth stabilise in FY26 after a regulatory-led slowdown in the previous year, led by a rebound in unsecured loans, even as capital constraints and credit risks once again come into focus
5 min read14 Apr 2026Credit guarantee boost to help revive microfinance growth, says Muthoot Microfin CEO Sadaf Sayeed
Sadaf Sayeed, chief executive officer of Muthoot Microfinance said the move could unlock lending, revive financial inclusion and support sectoral growth.
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