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Data Story: The incredible rise of Indian fintechs

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Data Story: The incredible rise of Indian fintechs

India’s BFSI sector has been a beacon of returns even during dark times

Two biggest private banks face a slowdown, but also show resilience

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Two biggest private banks face a slowdown, but also show resilience

Net interest margin would be a key metric to see in FY26

A wider co-lending scope is a boon to small businesses

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A wider co-lending scope is a boon to small businesses

India’s mom-and-pop shops need access to cheap credit and a partnership of banks and NBFCs can get this done.

Liquidity takes the lead in RBI strategy

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Liquidity takes the lead in RBI strategy

The Reserve Bank of India’s evolving stance on liquidity underpins its monetary policy

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Kerfuffle of Trump and Panicans

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Kerfuffle of Trump and Panicans

In April 11 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI pivots to enabling growth mode, another wave of layoffs maybe around the corner, what changing global financial order has in store, probe into IndusInd Bank is not beyond reproach, and more

Quick Take: RBI bats for growth as Trump’s tariffs loom

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Quick Take: RBI bats for growth as Trump’s tariffs loom

A currency war encore? China may already be on it

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A currency war encore? China may already be on it

Trump’s tariffs have made Asian central banks’ jobs complicated amid a brewing currency war.

Can RBI stop the bleeding in markets? It can try

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Can RBI stop the bleeding in markets? It can try

The cost of capital is central to the RBI’s policy in its efforts to keep inflation-growth dynamics conducive

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | How to face your tariff dragon

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | How to face your tariff dragon

In today's edition of Pro Panorama: Sectors that face tariff blow, the fintech loan paradox, rebirth of financial stocks and much more

What is the sharp slowdown in fintech loans warning us of?

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What is the sharp slowdown in fintech loans warning us of?

Fintechs are seeing personal loans slow down, but this corner of their book is keeping overall risk elevated

Are NBFCs back to being reckless in unsecured retail lending?

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Are NBFCs back to being reckless in unsecured retail lending?

Non-banks are beginning to take big bites out of unsecured lending again

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | All that glitters

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | All that glitters

In March 21 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: US tariffs on Chinese shipping can disrupt global trade, coping with this unbearable heat, states’ borrowing spree isn’t matching spending, police or goons in khakis, and more

Bain Capital brings the much-needed shine to Manappuram Finance’s gold business

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Bain Capital brings the much-needed shine to Manappuram Finance’s gold business

Bain’s entry gives the sparkle to India’s gold loan market as much as gold adds a shine to Bain’s portfolio.

Can Fin Homes investors must brace for a slower revival of loan growth

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Can Fin Homes investors must brace for a slower revival of loan growth

Affordable housing segment is a growth bet for investors, and Can Fin Homes is yet to show it

Farewell Allianz, hello growth? Bajaj Finserv’s post-exit prospects

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Farewell Allianz, hello growth? Bajaj Finserv’s post-exit prospects

Bajaj Finserv’s investors will benefit once insurance firms begin to contribute more to the company's profitability

Bond investors must pay attention to RBI’s forex forward book for direction

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Bond investors must pay attention to RBI’s forex forward book for direction

Bonds can bask in policy rate cut expectations but watch for forex forward unwinding

IndusInd Bank’s derivatives mess shows credibility trumps all for investor faith

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IndusInd Bank’s derivatives mess shows credibility trumps all for investor faith

The hit from derivatives discrepancies could result in a net loss in IndusInd Bank’s March quarter

Stress lurks in two-wheeler finance; lenders, investors must stay watchful

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Stress lurks in two-wheeler finance; lenders, investors must stay watchful

Two-wheeler loans are a small proportion of lenders’ loan books but are important enough to be monitored.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Did tariffs kill the cat?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Did tariffs kill the cat?

In Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama March 5 edition: India needs more fintech startups soon, BSP's future looks bleak, retail auto sales hinder consumption recovery, tech firms oppose data transfer curbs in DPDP Act, and more

Industry loan growth signals a late recovery of private capex

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Industry loan growth signals a late recovery of private capex

If companies aren’t confident enough to borrow, there is no path for private capex revival

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Change or chaos?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Change or chaos?

In Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama February 28 edition: Indian Pharma needs to step up its game, building AI edge through smart infrastructure, the afterlife of judiciary’s oral observations, what’s next for Indian and US markets, and more

How liquidity dictates policy transmission more than rate changes

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How liquidity dictates policy transmission more than rate changes

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The things that keep us honest

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The things that keep us honest

In February 21 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Trump risks making the same mistakes as Biden, all eyes on market valuations, state borrowings could lead to a collapse, this defence PSU stock is a great buy, and more

Chart of the Day: How to read RBI’s forex intervention? Look both sides

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Chart of the Day: How to read RBI’s forex intervention? Look both sides

Forex intervention is a necessity in the age of growing global uncertainties.

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