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Banking, Fintech & Insurance Just now (11:53 AM IST)

High-Value Microfinance Loans Gain Share as Lenders Shift to Safer Borrowers

The share of microfinance loans above ₹75,000 to individual borrowers rose sharply to 41% in the first quarter of FY27 from 28% a year earlier, reflecting a clear pivot by lenders toward customers with established repayment histories. The shift suggests that lenders are prioritising credit quality and portfolio stability after a period of stress in the microfinance sector.

By RDU Global Wire4 min read

Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (03:45 PM IST)

First-Time Borrowers Drive India’s Credit Expansion as Eligible Uptake More Than Doubles to 74%

India’s retail credit market is widening rapidly, with the share of eligible consumers taking formal credit rising to 74% in March from 35% in 2017. Consumer durable loans are acting as a key entry point for first-time borrowers, while gold loans and microfinance continue to broaden access beyond major cities.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (11:24 AM IST)

First-Time Borrowers Push India’s Credit Reach to Record Depths

India’s retail credit market is broadening rapidly, with the share of eligible consumers using formal credit rising to 74% in March from 35% in 2017, according to the latest trend indicators. Consumer durable loans are emerging as a major entry point for new-to-credit borrowers, while gold loans and microfinance continue to widen access beyond large cities.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (02:37 PM IST)

High-Value Microfinance Loans Gain Ground as Lenders Pivot to Safer Borrowers

The share of microfinance loans above ₹75,000 to individual borrowers rose sharply to 41% in Q1 FY27 from 28% a year earlier, underscoring a clear shift in lender strategy. The move reflects a growing preference for repeat borrowers with established repayment records as the sector recalibrates after a period of stress and tighter underwriting.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI Releases Fortnightly Money Supply Data for September 15 as Markets Watch Liquidity Signals

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday released its money supply data for the fortnight ended September 15, 2026, a routine but closely watched indicator of liquidity conditions in the financial system. The release, issued through the central bank's communications office, comes as investors, lenders and policymakers continue to track monetary trends for clues on credit demand, inflation pressures and broader economic momentum.

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Real Estate & Construction8h ago

India Regulator Orders Action Over Omaxe's Minimum Public Shareholding Non-Compliance

India's enforcement machinery has issued an order in the matter of non-compliance with minimum public shareholding norms at Omaxe Limited, bringing renewed scrutiny to the real estate company's ownership structure and regulatory obligations. The development underscores the continuing pressure on listed firms to meet public float requirements designed to protect market transparency and investor access.

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National Governance & Policy8h ago

Oracle's Project Jupiter Delay Sends Shockwaves Through AI Infrastructure Financing

Oracle's decision to issue a force majeure notice tied to Project Jupiter, a massive data centre campus in New Mexico, has unsettled lenders and investors already growing wary of the capital intensity behind the AI boom. The episode is now feeding broader doubts about how quickly the market can finance the next wave of AI infrastructure, even as demand for compute remains robust.

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Commodities, Energy & FX2h ago

U.S. and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor to Rewire Trade, Energy and Critical-Mineral Flows

The United States and Argentina have unveiled the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a sweeping infrastructure initiative designed to connect Argentina's mineral-rich northwest and Vaca Muerta energy basin to Atlantic ports and Western markets. Announced on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly High-Level Week, the project is being framed as the first Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment corridor in the Western Hemisphere and a major test of U.S.-Argentine economic integration. The plan aims to unlock billions in investment across rail, pipelines, ports, power and digital networks, while supporting exports of lithium, copper, oil and gas. It also aligns with Argentina's reform agenda and could draw financing from U.S. agencies including EXIM and the DFC, alongside private capital.

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World Politics & Diplomacy4h ago

China Ends Direct Overseas Coal Funding, but New Loopholes Keep Plants Rising

China has followed through on its pledge to stop financing new coal projects abroad, a major shift in global climate policy. But according to reporting by The Associated Press, loopholes in how Chinese companies, banks and state-linked actors operate overseas are still helping coal expand in parts of Asia and beyond.

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Global Economy & Central Banks6h ago

Federal Reserve Clears Peoples Bancorp's Purchase of Citizens National, Expanding Ohio Lender's Kentucky Footprint

The Federal Reserve Board has approved Peoples Bancorp Inc.'s application to merge with Citizens National Corporation and indirectly acquire Citizens Bank of Kentucky, Inc., marking a significant regional banking expansion for the Marietta, Ohio-based lender. The decision also authorizes Peoples Bank to merge with Citizens Bank of Kentucky and operate branches at the Kentucky bank's existing locations, extending Peoples' presence deeper into eastern Kentucky.

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