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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 12 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

AI-Driven Cyberattacks Drain ₹300 Crore From Small NBFCs in Two Months

Indian small non-banking finance companies have suffered an estimated ₹300 crore in losses over the past two months amid a surge in AI-assisted cyberattacks, with about 150 fraud cases reported. Investigators and industry sources are increasingly examining the role of Chinese hacking platforms and AI toolkits, while lenders are being urged to urgently strengthen cyber defenses and operational controls.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance11 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

NBFCs Now Drive Half of India’s New-to-Credit Borrowers, Up From 24% in 2016: TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC Report

Non-banking finance companies now account for about half of India’s new-to-credit borrowers, up sharply from 24% in 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering nearly 2,000 NBFCs. The findings underscore the sector’s expanding role in widening formal credit access, particularly for first-time borrowers outside the traditional banking system.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance11 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

NBFCs Now Drive Half of India’s New-to-Credit Borrowers, Up From 24% in 2016: TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC

Non-banking financial companies now account for half of India’s new-to-credit borrowers, up sharply from 24% in 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering about 2,000 NBFCs. The findings underscore the sector’s growing role in widening access to formal credit, particularly for first-time borrowers outside India’s traditional banking channels.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility07 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India’s Gold Loan Boom Raises Fresh Risks for Lenders and Borrowers

India’s gold loan market is expanding rapidly, supported by strong consumer demand and signs of financial stress among households seeking quick liquidity. But the surge is also sharpening competition among banks and NBFCs, raising concerns that weaker underwriting, repayment strain and tighter regulation could expose the sector to new risks.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance06 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

AI-Powered Cyberattacks Drain ₹300 Crore From Small NBFCs in Two Months

Indian non-banking financial companies, particularly smaller lenders, have suffered an estimated ₹300 crore in losses over the past two months in a wave of cyberattacks that has triggered around 150 fraud cases. Investigators and industry sources are now examining whether Chinese hacking platforms and AI-enabled toolkits are being used to exploit operational gaps in vulnerable NBFC systems.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Investments Surge in Emerging Sectors, but Bank and NBFC Credit Remains Tight: Report

Investments are flowing into India’s emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and defence, but traditional bank and NBFC financing remains limited, according to a new report. The funding mix is uneven: AI and space ventures are still largely equity-backed, while lenders remain cautious because of technology obsolescence, delayed payments and weak collateral visibility.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility30 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Used Car Dealers on GST Margin Scheme Can Claim Input Tax Credit, With Limits

India’s tax authorities have clarified that used car dealers operating under the GST margin scheme may claim input tax credit on expenses such as spares, repairs and services, provided the credit is linked to taxable business use and other statutory conditions are met. The ruling also confirms that co-lending services provided by NBFCs to banks attract GST, adding another compliance layer for financial firms.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance25 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

NBFC Credit Growth Accelerates to 15.8% in August as Gold and Consumer Durable Loans Surge

Non-banking financial companies posted a stronger credit expansion pace in August 2026, with overall lending growth rising to 15.8% as gold loans and consumer durable financing led the advance. Housing loans remained a core support for retail portfolios, while weaker lending to the services sector signalled uneven momentum across the broader credit market.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 08:27 AM IST

NBFC Credit Growth Rises to 15.8% in August as Gold and Consumer Durable Loans Surge

Non-banking financial companies posted stronger credit expansion in August 2026, with overall growth rising to 15.8% as gold loans and consumer durable financing accelerated sharply. Housing loans remained a core pillar of retail lending, while a decline in services-sector exposure pointed to uneven momentum across the broader credit market.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 06:44 AM IST

NBFC Credit Growth Rises to 15.8% in August as Gold and Consumer Durable Loans Surge

Non-banking financial companies recorded stronger credit expansion in August 2026, with overall lending growth rising to 15.8% as gold loans and consumer durable loans posted notable gains. Housing loans remained a core pillar of retail portfolios, while lending to the services sector weakened, underscoring a mixed but broadly constructive credit environment.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 01:58 PM IST

NBFC Services to Banks in Co-Lending to Attract 18% GST

Non-banking financial companies will have to charge 18% GST on the service they provide to banks in co-lending arrangements, while interest on the underlying loan will remain exempt, according to the latest tax clarification. The decision is expected to bring greater certainty to a fast-growing lending model that has expanded access to credit through bank-NBFC partnerships.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 05:45 AM IST

Indian Companies Shift Toward Bank Loans as Bond Costs Climb, Jefferies Says

Indian companies are increasingly turning to banks for funding as borrowing costs in the bond market rise, according to Jefferies. The shift is being supported by stronger corporate loan demand from NBFCs, wholesale trade, commercial real estate, power and chemicals, signalling a broader revival in bank credit appetite.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM IST

NBFC Credit Growth Accelerates to 15.8% in August as Gold and Consumer Durable Loans Surge

Non-banking financial companies posted stronger credit expansion in August 2026, with overall lending growth rising to 15.8% as demand for gold loans and consumer durable financing accelerated sharply. Housing loans remained a core pillar of retail portfolios, while lending to the services sector weakened, underscoring a mixed but broadly constructive credit environment.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 11:12 AM IST

NBFCs Now Drive Half of India’s New-to-Credit Borrowers, Up From 24% in 2016: TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC Report

Non-banking finance companies now account for 50% of India’s new-to-credit borrowers, a sharp rise from 24% in 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering about 2,000 NBFCs. The findings underscore how NBFCs have become a critical entry point into formal credit, especially as India’s consumer finance and mobility markets expand.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 02:02 AM IST

Holding Companies, NBFCs Rework Balance Sheets to Stay Outside RBI Net

A growing number of Indian holding companies and non-banking financial companies are reshaping their balance sheets to avoid falling within the Reserve Bank of India’s regulatory definitions, according to sources familiar with the matter. The manoeuvre is aimed at sidestepping registration and compliance obligations, with NBFCs lifting non-financial income and core investment companies altering asset composition to remain outside the central bank’s supervisory perimeter.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 12:30 AM IST

NBFCs Now Drive Half of India’s New-to-Credit Borrowers, Up From 24% in 2016: TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC Report

Non-banking finance companies now account for half of India’s new-to-credit borrowers, up sharply from 24% in 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering about 2,000 NBFCs. The findings underscore the sector’s growing role in widening access to formal credit, particularly for first-time borrowers outside the traditional banking system.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance05 Oct 2026, 02:36 AM IST

NBFCs Now Drive Half of India’s New-to-Credit Borrowers, Up From 24% in 2016: TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC Report

Non-banking financial companies now account for 50% of India’s new-to-credit borrowers, sharply up from 24% in June 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering about 2,000 NBFCs. The findings underscore the growing role of NBFCs in widening formal credit access, even as they become increasingly central to India’s financial inclusion strategy.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 10:24 PM IST

NBFCs Now Drive Half of India’s New-to-Credit Borrowers, Up From 24% in 2016: TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC

Non-banking financial companies now account for 50% of India’s new-to-credit borrowers, up sharply from 24% in June 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering about 2,000 NBFCs. The findings underscore how NBFCs have become a critical gateway to formal credit for first-time borrowers, especially in segments underserved by traditional banks.

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Startups & Venture Capital04 Oct 2026, 03:42 PM IST

Jio Financial, Allianz Infuse ₹640.1 Crore Into General Insurance Venture

Jio Financial Services and German insurer Allianz have cumulatively invested ₹640.1 crore in their general insurance joint venture, underscoring a fresh push to build scale in India’s underpenetrated non-life market. The capital infusion signals that both partners are moving from strategic alignment to operational execution in a sector where distribution reach, underwriting discipline and digital efficiency will be decisive.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 11:09 AM IST

Holding Companies, NBFCs Rework Balance Sheets to Stay Outside RBI Net

Indian corporate groups are reshaping the asset and income profiles of non-banking financial companies and core investment companies to avoid falling within the Reserve Bank of India’s regulatory definitions, according to sources familiar with the matter. The adjustments are aimed at limiting registration and compliance obligations, underscoring how firms are responding to a tighter supervisory environment with balance-sheet engineering rather than expansion.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 11:09 AM IST

SBI Sees Surplus From New UPI MDR as It Leverages Scale in Payments

State Bank of India expects to generate surplus revenue from the new merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, citing its large footprint in card issuance and payment gateway services. The bank will begin charging the fee from October 15 and is assessing how transaction splitting could affect systems and volumes.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM IST

AAP Suspends MLA After He Publicly Flags Teacher Shortage in Government Schools

The Aam Aadmi Party has suspended its MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana after he publicly complained about a persistent shortage of teachers in government schools, turning an internal governance grievance into a disciplinary flashpoint. His remarks, made while going live on social media, underscored mounting pressure on state education systems and the political sensitivity around staffing gaps in public schools.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (03:21 PM IST)

Meta’s AI Push Raises the Stakes for Online Trust as Indian Brands Recast Khadi for a New Market

A new report on Meta’s latest AI advances suggests the company could accelerate the production of machine-generated content at a scale that reshapes how users discover, consume and verify information online. The development arrives as Indian consumer brands continue to reinterpret khadi for modern buyers, highlighting how technology and tradition are simultaneously redefining the country’s digital and retail landscape.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (03:14 PM IST)

Holding Companies, NBFCs Rework Balance Sheets to Stay Outside RBI Net

Indian business groups are restructuring non-banking finance companies and holding-company balance sheets to avoid crossing regulatory thresholds that would bring them under Reserve Bank of India oversight, according to sources familiar with the matter. The adjustments include raising non-financial income at NBFCs and altering the asset mix of core investment companies, reflecting a broader effort to remain outside registration and compliance requirements.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (01:50 PM IST)

Eurozone Bonds Come Under Pressure as Energy Shock Revives ECB Hike Bets

Eurozone government bonds sold off sharply on Tuesday as a renewed energy-driven inflation shock pushed investors to price in a longer period of restrictive monetary policy from the European Central Bank. French yields climbed to an 18-year high, while spreads on French and Italian debt widened as markets reassessed fiscal resilience, debt sustainability and political risk across the bloc.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (10:02 AM IST)

Bank Credit Growth Hits Eight-Quarter High, Deepening Funding Strain as Deposits Lag

Bank lending accelerated to a sixteen-month high, with credit growth reaching its strongest pace in eight quarters, according to the report. But deposit growth failed to keep up, widening the credit-deposit gap and intensifying funding pressure across the banking system, even as finance-sector lending, especially to NBFCs, powered the expansion.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (07:14 PM IST)

‘Impure’ Uses Wit and Intimacy to Confront Patriarchy and Virginity Politics

Varahi Mallipamula’s Telugu-English dramedy 'Impure' is drawing attention for tackling patriarchy, sexual double standards and the social policing of virginity through a sharply observed, character-led narrative. The film, directed by Nishanti Evani and featuring Kireeti Damaraju, won the Audience Award at the Indiewood Film Festival 2026 in Los Angeles, giving the project an early international boost.

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Markets, IPOs & WealthJust now (02:43 PM IST)

HAL Shares May Re-rate as Tejas Mk1A Deliveries Near, Jefferies Says

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. could be headed for a valuation re-rating as visibility improves on deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A fighter, which accounts for 43% of the company’s order book, Jefferies said. The brokerage retained its Buy rating and Rs 6,800 target price, citing stronger-than-expected delivery guidance from HAL management.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (02:22 PM IST)

Credit Saison India Deepens Secured Push, Targets 30% of Loan Book by FY27

Credit Saison India is accelerating a strategic shift toward secured lending as it expands its MSME franchise across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. The company expects secured loans to account for 30% of its portfolio by the end of FY27, up from a smaller current share, as it builds out branches and broadens its geographic reach.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (08:32 AM IST)

Indian Golfers Open Asian Games 2026 Campaign Facing Elite Field and History’s Weight

India’s golfers begin their Asian Games 2026 campaign under the twin pressures of expectation and opportunity, with a strong historical record and a formidable international field ahead. The country has won seven Asian Games golf medals, including three golds, but converting pedigree into podium finishes will require precision, depth and composure across the team event and individual rounds.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:31 AM IST)

Bank Credit Growth Hits 8-Quarter High as Deposit Lag Widens Funding Strain

Bank lending in India has accelerated to an eight-quarter high, driven largely by finance-sector demand and stronger credit off-take from non-bank lenders, even as deposit growth continues to trail. The mismatch has widened the credit-deposit gap, sharpening funding pressure on banks and underscoring the urgency of deposit mobilisation in a competitive savings market.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityJust now (09:45 PM IST)

Mazagon Dock Drops Thoothukudi Shipyard Plan After Land Constraint Emerges

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has decided not to proceed with its proposed shipyard project in Thoothukudi after the availability of land emerged as the central obstacle, according to people familiar with the matter. The issue arose because Mazagon Dock and Hyundai were understood to be seeking the same land parcel, complicating the project’s viability and prompting a reassessment.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (09:18 AM IST)

Holding Companies, NBFCs Rework Balance Sheets to Stay Outside RBI Net

Indian corporate groups are reshaping the balance sheets of non-banking finance companies and core investment companies to avoid falling within the Reserve Bank of India’s regulatory definitions, according to sources familiar with the matter. The adjustments are aimed at reducing registration and compliance burdens, with NBFCs increasing non-financial income and CICs altering their asset mix to remain outside tighter supervisory scrutiny.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (08:41 PM IST)

Bank Credit Growth Hits 16-Month High as Deposit Lag Widens Funding Strain

Bank lending accelerated to an eight-quarter high, led by strong demand from the finance sector and non-bank lenders, but deposit growth failed to keep pace. The mismatch has widened the credit-deposit gap, intensifying funding pressure on banks and underscoring the need for more aggressive deposit mobilisation.

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