The report highlighted that the recovery in disbursements was primarily led by NBFC-MFIs, which recorded 10 per cent QoQ and 27 per cent YoY growth by value. Banks also posted a sequential uptick of 13 per cent QoQ, though YoY growth remained negative. Small Finance Banks (SFBs) reported mod
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States striking down tariff measures introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is expected to be positive for emerging market (EM) economies, including India, and could cushion the Indian rupee from weakness ag
The microfinance sector in the country is expected to register growth over FY26-28E, driven by selective customer additions, higher ticket sizes, and incremental contribution from non-microfinance portfolios, according to a report by JM Financial.
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new rules on banks' capital market exposure will allow lenders to actively participate in corporate takeovers, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and leveraged buyouts, according to a report by JM Financial.
India's external position among Asian peers improves following the interim trade framework announced between India and the United States, with exports expected to rebound and dollar inflows likely to strengthen, according to a report by JM Financial.
The number of new credit cards issued fell to 4.4 million in the second quarter of FY26, a steep 28% year-on-year decline compared with 6.1 million cards issued in the same period last year, the report said.
Public sector banks (PSBs) are steadily gaining market share from private sector lenders in key retail loan segments such as personal loans, home loans and auto loans, highlighted a report by JM Financial.
A rally in gold prices could be setting the stage for a positive phase in Indian equities over the next 12 months, according to a report by JM Financial.
Major brokerages, including Bernstein, Jefferies, JM Financial, Mirae Asset Capital Markets, Emkay Global, and YES Securities, have reiterated their positive stance on One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) following its Q2FY26 results.
Brokerage firm JM Financial has reaffirmed its positive view on payments major Paytm, stating that the company continues its "track record of delivering better-than-expected profits for another quarter."
JM Financial Institutional Securities has reiterated its Buy rating on Paytm and raised the 12-month target price to Rs 1,420 from Rs 1,320, citing continued profitability, higher operating leverage and improved efficiency across the fintech's businesses.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 8: Theia Ventures, one of India's first specialist early-stage funds dedicated exclusively to energy transition, deep tech and decarbonization, today announced the first close of its maiden $30 million fund. Marking a significant milestone for the secto