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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 14 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Banks Press for Extension of Microloan Guarantee Window as Risk Appetite Tightens

Indian lenders that leaned heavily on the government’s microloan guarantee scheme are seeking an extension of the facility, according to people familiar with the matter, as they prepare for continued stress in small-ticket lending. IDFC First Bank and several small finance banks, including AU Small Finance Bank, Jana Small Finance Bank and Suryoday Small Finance Bank, have already set aside the guarantee fee for the current fiscal year, anticipating that the window may reopen soon.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance10 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Banks Press for Extension of Microloan Guarantee Scheme

Indian banks that relied on the government’s microloan guarantee framework are seeking an extension of the scheme, as lenders continue to use it to reduce credit risk in the small-ticket lending segment. IDFC First Bank and small finance banks including AU Small Finance Bank, Jana Small Finance Bank and Suryoday Small Finance Bank have already set aside the guarantee fee for the current fiscal year, expecting the window to reopen soon, people aware of the matter said.

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JM Financial, IDFC First Bank Lead Thursday’s Stock Picks as Markets Turn Cautious

Analysts have flagged five stocks for Thursday — JM Financial, IDFC First Bank, Clean Science, City Union Bank and BEML — on the basis of technical setups, support levels and near-term trading momentum. The calls come against a backdrop of cautious market sentiment, with investors weighing higher oil prices, elevated bond yields, inflation pressures and uncertainty over global monetary policy.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

IFC Extends $150 Million Credit Line to SBI in First Investment in an Indian State-Owned Bank

The International Finance Corporation has extended a $150 million social loan to State Bank of India to expand agricultural financing for about 864,000 rural women, marking its first investment in an Indian state-owned bank. The deal also includes IFC’s first domestic cross-currency swap with an Indian bank, with SBI becoming its first local swap counterparty in South Asia.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Frammer AI Debuts Live Sports Platform With Astro Malaysia as First Customer

Frammer AI has launched a live sports platform aimed at turning match footage into social-ready clips in under 30 seconds, with Astro Malaysia named as its first customer. The move positions the startup in a fast-growing market where broadcasters and rights holders are under pressure to publish highlights faster, personalise content at scale and capture audience attention across digital channels.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

IFC Extends $150 Million Credit Line to SBI in First Investment in an Indian State Bank

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Startups & Venture Capital14 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

FirstCry Narrows Q2 Loss 75% as Revenue Rises 14% on Stronger Demand

Brainbees Solutions, the parent of omnichannel baby and kids’ retailer FirstCry, sharply reduced its net loss in the September quarter even as revenue continued to grow at a double-digit pace. The results point to improving operating discipline, though the company remains under pressure to convert scale into sustained profitability.

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India Sports & Cricket13 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Mahli Beardman’s Six-Wicket Debut Stuns England in First ODI

Mahli Beardman announced himself on the international stage with a devastating six-wicket haul on debut as Australia routed England in the opening ODI. The 21-year-old West Australian bowled with pace, hostility and control, repeatedly exposing England’s top-order frailties and turning the match decisively in Australia’s favour.

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India Sports & Cricket13 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Mbappé Set to Miss France’s Milan Trip as Zidane Hands First Call-Up to PSG Forward Mayulu

France are expected to be without captain Kylian Mbappé for Thursday’s clash against Italy in Milan after the forward was reported to be carrying a hamstring problem, according to L’Equipe. The setback opens the door for a reshaped attacking group, with Zidane giving a first senior call-up to Paris Saint-Germain forward Mayulu as France manage fitness concerns ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Turkiye in Bordeaux.

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Co-Occurring Entities

Entities frequently referenced alongside IDFC First Bank:

New Delhi(3)Suryoday Small Finance Bank(2)Jana Small Finance Bank(2)AU Small Finance Bank(2)Ponguleti(1)JM Financial(1)