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Budget 2026: FinMin charts consolidation path for NBFCs under Viksit Bharat vision

A central element of the strategy is the proposed restructuring of PFC and REC

India Budget: FM proposes Rs 100 cr incentive for single bond issuance of more than Rs 100 crore

On January 29, Economic Survey had said that Municipal green bonds have the potential to mobilise between $2.5-6.9 billion for local bodies driven climate action over the next 5-10 years, according to the Economic Survey tabled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on January 29.

Budget 2026: FM proposes steps for MSMEs, including one to ensure easier credit access for MSMEs

While announcing budget, Sitharaman said that the government proposed to introduce Rs 10,000 crore SME growth fund, and top up self-reliant India fund with Rs 2,000 crore, and providing liquidity support.

Sunrise sectors have potential of Rs 100 lakh crore investment over next 5 years: SBI chairman CS Setty

The Centre will also facilitate engagement with multiple financial institutions, banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), startups, and think tanks.

Leaders eat last: NR Narayana Murthy stresses fairness in executive pay, high governance standards

Murthy described legendary banker Aditya Puri as 'India’s finest entrepreneur post-Independence,' drawing a contrast between the paths taken by Infosys and HDFC Bank in building scale and influence.

Are global headwinds overshadowing strong domestic fundamentals for rupee?

According to Bloomberg data, the domestic currency is down by 2.22%, so far in January. Thus far in the current financial year, the local unit is down by 7.02%

Shriram Finance eyes 16-17% growth in AUM for FY26: Umesh Revankar

During an interaction with Moneycontrol post Q3 FY26 earnings, Revankar said the company is “working towards” the higher range, signalling confidence in the operating environment while maintaining a measured outlook

RBI conducts second 90-day VRR auction of the day, Rs 2 lakh crore on offer

Currently, the liquidity in the banking system is in surplus of Rs 82,967.95 crore

ACKO Life commits to pure protection model, targets rising mis-selling in life insurance

The company said its approach is aimed at prioritising consumer protection over product complexity, positioning itself as a life insurer defined by what it refuses to sell rather than by product diversification

Economic Survey: NPA recovery rate in banks doubles in FY25

Banks’ profit after tax increased by 16.9 per cent (YoY) in FY25 and by 3.8 per cent (YoY) by September 2025.

Economic Survey: Municipal green bonds could unlock $2.5-6.9 bn for climate action over next 5-10 years

Economic Survey showed that Vadodara Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Indore Municipal Corporation and Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation, have issued green bonds in India. The cumulative amount raised by these corporations are Rs 694 crore, between February 2024 and May 2025.

Economic Survey 2026: Fast-growing insurance sector emerges as vital source of infrastructure funding

The survey links structural reforms in the insurance ecosystem to the creation of a stable, long-duration capital base required for infrastructure financing

Economic Survey 2026: Cutting distribution costs is key to making insurance affordable and expanding reach

Unless these cost inefficiencies are dismantled, insurance will remain expensive for customers and limited in reach, despite the sector’s strong balance sheets and financial stability, the report says

Economic Survey 2026: Maximum penalty for insurers raised tenfold to Rs 10 crore

Move aims to strengthen policyholder protection and tighten regulatory enforcement across insurance and intermediary ecosystem

Investor reluctance to commit to India warrants examination: Economic Survey

Rupee’s valuation does not accurately reflect India’s stellar economic fundamentals, says survey.

A sliding rupee poses risk of imported inflation, says Economic Survey

The Economic Survey says India’s inflation rate, headline and core, excluding precious metals, will likely be higher in FY27

Budget 2026: Capital inflows, fiscal credibility takes centre stage as rupee slides

Budget 2026 is expected to place renewed emphasis on attracting stable foreign capital. Measures such as enhancing FDI limits in select sectors and offering tax incentives to overseas investors are likely to be considered, say experts

PNB Housing Finance rebuilding corporate loan book, targeting 8-10% share, says CEO Ajai Shukla

The company’s NIM stands at around 3.63%, within the guided range. The strategy is to increase the share of affordable, emerging and construction finance businesses, which offer better yields and help sustain margins, Shukla tells Moneycontrol

Axis Bank overtakes Kotak in market cap after earnings-fuelled rally

Strong Q3 show, bullish broker calls and sector tailwinds push Axis past Kotak for the first time since 2024

For me, salary stops but work doesn’t, says SBFC Finance CEO Aseem Dhru

Dhru, who is set to step down as as MD & CEO, on April 1, tells Moneycontrol that he will be around to ensure a smooth transition and time will bear out his decision to handover control to Mahesh Dayani

Budget Snapshot | Why time is now the biggest creditor risk

As Parliament readies a revamped insolvency law, the Budget must address the system’s slow bleed and unlock growth trapped in delay

MC-Deloitte CXO Survey: 43.46% respondents expect RBI to cut rates by 25 bps in next 6 months

According to the survey, close to 30 percent respondents think that the central bank will hold rates

MC-Deloitte CXO Survey: 47.85% somewhat confident RBI can hold inflation at 4% medium-term target

According to the survey, 46.7 percent are somewhat confident, while 15.6 percent are very confident on the central bank controlling inflation at 4 percent.

RBI to conduct $10 billion USD/INR Buy/Sell Swap auction on February 4

In this mechanism, RBI buys U.S. Dollars from banks in exchange for Rupees (first leg) and agrees to sell them back at a pre-determined future date along with a premium (reverse leg).