BANKING & FINANCE Microfinance Sector Turns Corner, MFI AUM Seen Growing 15% In FY27

India’s microfinance sector is showing signs of recovery after navigating one of its most challenging periods in recent years, with improving disbursements, stabilising asset quality and a return to sequential portfolio growth signalling a gradual turnaround, according to CareEdge Ratings. Industry disbursements rose to nearly ₹77,500 crore in Q4FY26, the highest level in eight quarters, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Muthoot Finance Sets FY27 Priorities On Gold Loans, Diversification

Muthoot Finance Ltd, one of India’s leading gold financing companies, will focus on deepening its gold loan franchise while scaling non-gold lending businesses in FY27, with asset quality and capital adequacy remaining key priorities. “We will deepen the gold loan franchise and continue to acquire customers at pace. We will scale our non-gold lending lines, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE ESAF Bolsters Retail Banking Push With Emerging Household Portfolio

ESAF Small Finance Bank is sharpening its focus on the emerging household (EH) loans segment, positioning it as the next major growth driver as customers transition from financial inclusion to mainstream retail banking. The bank believes the segment, comprising individuals, self-help groups (SHGs), small entrepreneurs and farmer interest groups (FIGs), will evolve into one of […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Sundaram Finance Q1 Profit Up 22% To ₹522 Cr On Robust Loan Growth

Sundaram Finance Ltd reported a 22% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit for the first quarter of FY27, driven by healthy loan disbursements, robust growth in assets under management (AUM) and continued improvement in asset quality. The Chennai-headquartered non-banking financial company (NBFC) posted a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹522 crore for the quarter ended […]

CW Bureau · Aug 3, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Equitas SFB Next Big Leap: Universal Bank Licence Under Its Consideration

Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) has begun internal deliberations on applying for a universal banking licence and believes it is technically compliant with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) eligibility norms, though the lender has not set a timeline for filing the application. Speaking during the bank’s Q1 FY27 post-results analyst call, Equitas Small Finance […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Aptus Value Housing Finance Q1 PAT Jumps 19%; AUM Crosses ₹13,600 Cr

Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd reported a 19% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹261 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by robust loan growth, higher disbursements and continued expansion of its branch network. The Chennai-based affordable housing finance company had posted a net profit of ₹219 crore in the corresponding quarter […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Retail Deposits, Diversified Lending To Boost Bandhan Bank’s Growth: MD

Bandhan Bank has outlined a clear roadmap to strengthen its retail deposit franchise, expand its diversified loan portfolio, improve asset quality and accelerate technology-led transformation, as it pursues sustainable growth under its Bandhan Bank 2.0 strategy. In his message to shareholders in the bank’s Annual Report 2026, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Partha Pratim […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE LIC Housing Finance Q1 PAT Rises To ₹1,488 Cr; Disbursements Up 14.5%

LIC Housing Finance Ltd reported a 9.4% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹1,488.32 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by healthy growth in loan disbursements and an improvement in asset quality, despite a marginal decline in revenue and pressure on net interest margins. The company’s revenue from operations slipped to ₹7,062.45 crore […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE IDFC FIRST Bank Q1 Profit Rises 132% To Record ₹1,075 Cr, Bad Loans Drop

IDFC FIRST Bank delivered its strongest quarterly performance to date, reporting a record profit after tax (PAT) of ₹1,075 crore for the first quarter of FY27, more than doubling from ₹463 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, driven by improved margins, healthier asset quality and robust business growth. The bank’s net interest margin (NIM) […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE City Union Bank Steps Up Investments In Cybersecurity & AI

Private sector lender City Union Bank Ltd is accelerating investments in cybersecurity, digital banking and artificial intelligence as part of its strategy to strengthen customer protection and enhance banking services. The bank said it is continuing to invest aggressively in cybersecurity to ensure customers remain protected against evolving digital threats while building a technology-driven banking […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE ICICI Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 16% To ₹14,805 Cr; Provisions See Decline

ICICI Bank reported a 15.9% year-on-year increase in standalone profit after tax (PAT) to ₹14,805 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by healthy growth in net interest income, strong fee income and sustained expansion in its loan portfolio. The private sector lender had posted a net profit of ₹12,768 crore in the corresponding […]

CW Bureau · Jul 18, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE Axis Bank Q1 Profit Up 23% To ₹7,114 Cr On Strong Income, Asset Quality

Private sector lender Axis Bank reported a 23% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹7,114 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by healthy growth in core income, improved operating efficiency and stable asset quality. The bank had posted a net profit of ₹5,806 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. […]

CW Bureau · Jul 18, 2026