The microfinance sector is prioritizing asset quality stabilization and cautious credit expansion, implementing guardrails like limiting lenders per borrower to three and capping household loan exposure at ₹2 lakh. These measures have led to a stabilizing portfolio and consistent repayment behavior, with gross loan portfolio contracting and short-term delinquencies falling.Read More

NaBFID is seeking a credit guarantee from MIGA for its inaugural $500 million dollar bond sale, aiming to finance green and renewable projects. This guarantee is expected to enhance NaBFID’s rating, allowing it to secure funds at a cheaper rate, potentially reducing issuance costs by 50 basis points. The move is part of NaBFID’s strategy...Read More

Indian banks witnessed their first operating profit decline in 13 quarters during July-September, primarily due to sluggish net interest income growth. This dip, a 1% year-on-year fall to ₹1.5 lakh crore, stemmed from faster loan repricing downwards than deposits, squeezing margins. Analysts anticipate this contraction phase is nearing its end, with stabilization expected soon.Read More

Truhome Finance, supported by Warburg Pincus, is preparing for a public listing in the next financial year. The company aims to secure the position of the second-largest affordable housing financier in India. Truhome Finance expects significant growth in its assets under management.Read More

Most Indian individual investors saw their net worth decline in the July-September quarter due to market downturns. While benchmark indices like the Nifty experienced losses, midcap and smallcap indices fell more significantly. Nemish Shah’s portfolio, however, bucked the trend with a substantial gain, while other prominent investors like Vijay Kedia and Madhusudan Kela also reported...Read More

TCS’ significant investment in AI data centers, including a ₹18,000 crore partnership with TPG, raises dividend payout concerns for some investors. However, the company’s strong cash generation and consistent high payout ratios suggest its commitment to shareholder returns remains intact, even as it expands its AI infrastructure.Read More

US equity futures climbed as optimism for Federal Reserve rate cuts grew, boosted by reports of potential Nvidia AI chip sales to China. Bitcoin saw a slight dip after a weekend rally, while oil prices extended their slump. Markets remain cautious despite improved risk sentiment due to recent volatility.Read More