The finance ministry is set to direct banks to cap lending rates at 2% above MCLR for microfinance companies under a new credit guarantee scheme. This initiative aims to boost lending to smaller MFIs struggling with funding due to asset quality stress, with the NCGTC providing the guarantee cover.Read More
Wild oil price swings, triggered by the Iran war, have pushed institutional investors towards exotic hybrid options to navigate cross-market gyrations. Traditional safe havens like bonds and gold have failed to provide protection amid stagflation fears, leading to increased trading in dual binary and contingent options as relationships between assets break down.Read More
New rupee loan spreads widened year-on-year to 3.01% in January as banks maintained firm borrowing costs to protect margins despite central bank rate cuts. Outstanding loan spreads narrowed due to faster asset-side adjustments and a shift towards lower-yielding segments. Transmission of rate cuts remains uneven, impacting bank margins.Read More
Indian equities experienced a sharp correction in 2026, with Nifty, Midcap, and Smallcap indices declining significantly amid heightened global volatility. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt the energy sector, pushing crude oil prices higher and keeping risk sentiment fragile. Any de-escalation could support a market recovery, while further escalation may prolong the pressure.Read More
Barclays is reportedly preparing to re-enter India’s equity capital market after a decade-long hiatus. The London-based bank, which previously exited ECM, broking, and research operations in India, is now seeking senior talent to revive the business. This strategic move aims to capture a larger share of corporate clients already served for debt and M&A advisory, potentially launching within months.Read More
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