BANKING & FINANCE
Indian Banks Remain Resilient With Strong Capital, Liquidity: RBI Report
India’s banking system remains resilient, with scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) supported by strong capital and liquidity buffers, improving asset quality and stable profitability, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its June 2026 Financial Stability Report (FSR). The central bank said the consolidated balance sheet of SCBs continued to strengthen during FY2025-26, with healthy […]
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Jul 1, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Gold Loan Lenders Well Protected Against Gold Price Correction Risks
Domestic gold loan lenders remain well insulated from risks arising out of potential corrections in gold prices, backed by strong risk management practices, prudent loan-to-value (LTV) ratios and efficient recovery mechanisms, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. The report noted that despite the recent increase in the regulatory LTV ceiling to 85% for loans […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 25, 2026
AUTO
CarTrade Tech Launches Marketplace For Used-Car Buying And Selling
CarTrade Tech Ltd has launched CarTrade Used Auto, a platform for buying, selling, exchanging and financing used cars, as the company seeks to strengthen its presence in India’s fast-growing pre-owned vehicle market. The platform combines the strengths of CarWale and OLX India to create a unified, technology-led and asset-light marketplace for the used-car ecosystem. Growth […]
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Jun 15, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Gold, Personal And Home Loans Drive Retail Credit Growth In FY26: Experian
India’s retail credit market witnessed strong momentum in FY26, driven by rising demand for gold loans, personal loans and home loans, according to Experian’s latest Industry Insights – May 2026 report. The report highlights robust growth in loan originations, increasing preference for secured lending and improving repayment behaviour, indicating a healthier and more stable credit […]
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Jun 3, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
CRIF India Unveils Credit Goes to HER Kolkata Chapter To Empower Women
CRIF India, part of the global credit information and business intelligence company CRIF, has launched the first regional chapter of its ‘Credit Goes to HER’ initiative in Kolkata, aimed at strengthening women’s leadership and participation in India’s credit ecosystem. Launched nationally in March this year, the initiative seeks to create a community of women professionals […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 1, 2026
ECONOMY
RBI Eases Grip On NBFCs, Signals Confidence In Regulatory Framework
The Reserve Bank of India’s latest monetary policy has delivered a targeted regulatory reset for the NBFC sector, aimed at reducing frictional compliance while preserving systemic safeguards. By recalibrating oversight for low-risk entities and simplifying branch expansion norms, the RBI is signalling that NBFC regulation has matured enough to shift from blanket control to risk-based […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 6, 2026
