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80% of digital investment money flows into mutual funds and equities: Report
June 20, 2026, 12:40 amAccording to a latest report by Redseer Strategy Consultants, India's digital investing ecosystem is entering a new phase of growth driven by deeper engagement from existing investors rather than new...
SBI Life, HDFC Life better placed to gain after policy reset despite near-term disruption
June 19, 2026, 5:42 amDistribution reforms, including the proposed cap on commissions, could eventually improve insurance penetration by making products more affordable.
Piramal Finance's RoA may approach 3% by FY28; on track to hit Rs 1.5 lakh crore
June 19, 2026, 5:39 amThe company is expected to sustain its earnings recovery over the next two years, supported by improving margins, operating leverage, lower funding costs and tax shield benefits, while remaining on...
How do FCNR(B) rates compare with domestic fixed deposit rates after RBI's relaxation?
June 19, 2026, 12:30 amThe revised rates represent a sharp increase from levels prevailing before the RBI's intervention, when FCNR(B) deposits generally offered returns well below domestic fixed deposits. The latest repricing has substantially...
Private banks, SBI seen driving banking sector recovery as earnings growth gathers pace
June 19, 2026, 12:30 amThe banking sector earnings growth is expected to accelerate to about 15 per cent CAGR over FY26-28 after a relatively subdued FY26, supported by robust system credit growth and an...
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Finance in the AI Age
June 12, 2026, 3:03 amBanks, insurers and asset managers are already exploring AI for onboarding, underwriting, fraud detection, claims processing and research. In a country where scale is often accompanied by complexity, AI can...
Rajesh Exports: All that glitters is not gold
June 5, 2026, 2:49 amRajesh Exports, a listed entity is in the eye of the storm after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in its 109-page interim order, stated that 97% to...
India’s Consumption Paradox
May 29, 2026, 2:48 amAs the world moves forward and digital ecosystems grow rapidly, consumption habits are changing dramatically. Quick snacks, coffees, medicines, gifts, groceries and even fashion are available almost instantly as delivery...
Indian economy if rupee hits 100
May 22, 2026, 3:03 amAs the rupee weakens, inflationary pressure is no longer being confined to economists’ discussions or currency markets. It has entered kitchens, fuel stations, monthly budgets and corporate balance sheets.
Crisis? Yes, but can it be an economic opportunity?
May 14, 2026, 8:33 pmWhen a crisis appears to be knocking on the door, I am not going to be unrealistically optimistic. Yet, crises also force nations to rethink priorities, and there are several...
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PhonePe wallet inactivity fees do not affect bank accounts or UPI transactions
June 20, 2026, 11:47 amPhonePe clarifies inactivity fees apply solely to its prepaid wallet, not linked bank accounts or UPI transactions. Users receiving notifications despite app usage are reminded wallet and UPI activities are...
HSBC INDIA OPENS NEW BRANCH IN SURAT TO SUPPORT WEALTH EXPANSION
June 20, 2026, 11:47 amHSBC India has inaugurated a new branch in Surat, Gujarat, to cater to the growing wealth of affluent individuals and non-resident Indians in this burgeoning industrial hub. This expansion underscores...
RBI looks to revive NRI deposit growth through FCNR(B) route, NRO accounts grow fastest: Bank of Baroda report
June 20, 2026, 7:53 amThe Reserve Bank of India's latest measures to attract foreign currency deposits could help revive NRI inflows after growth stalled in FY26, while a parallel shift is underway within the...
The crypto-treasury dream unravels after a 90% stock plunge
June 20, 2026, 7:22 amReserveOne had agreed to combine with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, whose sole purpose is to find another entity to buy, taking it public in...
Jio IPO: Spectrum acquisition, among 7 risks investors need to know about India’s largest offer
June 20, 2026, 7:18 amThe IPO comes at a time when Jio's operating performance remains robust. For the March quarter of FY26, the telecom giant reported a 13% year-on-year increase in operating revenue to...
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SMFG India Credit CEO Ravi Narayanan on 20% AUM growth, 60% secured book target and rural lending opportunities
June 14, 2026, 9:39 pm"The first-order impact of any geopolitical disruption will always be on unsecured and self-employed segments," says Ravi Narayanan, MD & CEO, SMFG India Credit, in a conversation with ETBFSI addressing...
Godrej Capital’s focus areas remain MSME, housing finance; geographic expansion is the priority
June 10, 2026, 2:56 am"Across small business and home ownership, these are our two areas. Our greater focus is actually on getting into more geographies," says Manish Shah, MD & CEO, Godrej Capital, in...
Godrej’s Manish Shah on wealth management foray, Rs 3,000 crore FY27 target, and future expansion
June 8, 2026, 1:51 am"The most important question we spent a year answering was why a customer would switch to us and trust us with their hard-earned money," says Manish Shah, MD & CEO,...
PFC CMD Parminder Chopra on merger with REC, forex headwinds from West Asia tensions
May 24, 2026, 8:18 pm“We have already hedged 94% of our forex exposure, but the West Asia crisis and global volatility are adversely impacting us because nearly 20% of our borrowings are linked to...
From apps to AI collections: NBFCs rethink scale for India’s next-gen economy
May 8, 2026, 7:20 amAt the ETBFSI NBFC Connect panel discussion on “Next-Gen NBFCs: Scaling Responsibly,” industry leaders said the future of lending lies in balancing digital transformation with physical customer engagement, especially across...