AUM of gold loans to record a CAGR of 40 per cent between this fiscal and next fiscal: Crisil Ratings

According to the Crisil Ratings report, the assets under management (AUM) of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) specializing in gold loans will witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40 per cent between this fiscal and the next, crossing ₹4 lakh crore by March 2027. The increase in assets under management of NBFCs (with a […]

NBFCs are reporting higher AUM growth, improving asset quality in the third quarter

According to Motilal Oswal, credit growth trends remained mixed across segments during the quarter, although there was a clear demand revival | Photo credit: Non-banking finance companies are likely to report 15-20 per cent year-on-year (yoy) growth in assets under management (AUM) in Q3FY26 and show healthy asset quality trends, say analysts. “We expect AUM […]

Lenders will not be able to charge prepayment fees on variable rate loans made to individuals, MSEs from January 1, 2026

The RBI said its directions are subject to specific conditions based on the property category and loan amount sanctioned. Banks and Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) cannot charge prepayment charges on floating rate loans extended to individuals for non-business purposes and to individuals and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) for business purposes, as per the RBI’s […]

NBFCs will rely more on the capital market for growth, and not on bank loans: Avendus Capital

The share of market borrowings of NBFCs in total liabilities will increase from 43 per cent in FY24 to 64 per cent in FY27 | Photo credit: iStockphoto Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) will increasingly tap capital market instruments such as external commercial loans (ECBs), non-convertible bonds (NCDs), commercial paper (CPs) and inter-corporate deposits to finance […]

Some NBFCs could turn into banks to support GDP growth: DFS Secy

M Nagaraju, Secretary, Ministry of Financial Services As India aims to become a developed country by 2047, it should consider extending more banking licenses to non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and universal banking licenses to small finance banks (SFBs), M Nagaraju, secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) said at the State Bank of India (SBI) banking […]

Goldman Sachs is betting big on bank shares. Here are 4 reasons why

Goldman Sachs has turned bullish on Indian banking stocks, saying easing financial conditions, low earnings expectations, improving profitability and attractive valuations are paving the way for a strong recovery. The brokerage expects Nifty Bank to outperform the broader market, with banks and NBFCs offering up to 30% upside from current levels. 1. Easier financial conditions […]

The use of commercial sector on non-banking sources reflects the adaptability of the financial system

India’s financial system has undergone a structural transformation While bank credit expansion during FY25, non-banking sources, both domestic and foreign, played an important role in bridging the financing gap for the commercial sector in India, according to an article in the last monthly Bulletin of RBI. The Increase in Funding from Non-Bank Sources During Fy25 […]