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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicNon-banking finance sector

Topic: Non-banking finance sector

Easy loans, uneasy ‘debt traps’. Women harassed by private lenders ask ‘who will restore lost dignity?’

A public meeting, where the women voiced their protest, took place this month in Delhi, grounded on the findings of an AIDWA survey, covering 9,000 women borrowers.

Better asset quality & improved capital position, but India’s finance sector still needs vigil in 2024

RBI's Financial Stability Report & Report on Trend & Progress of Banking in India show growing inter-connectedness between banks and non-bank financial companies could pose systemic risk concerns.

IL&FS effect slams brakes on runaway growth of non-bank finance companies

RBI is looking at strengthening guidelines for non-bank lenders to avoid rollover risks after the IL&FS defaults.

Top global investors unfazed by cloud over Indian non-banking finance sector

Investors say India’s fundamentals are strong and very strong growth is expected in the coming years.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.