RBI governor meets NBFC leaders: Sanjay Malhotra calls for sound underwriting; stresses asset quality – The Times of India

RBI governor meets NBFC leaders: Sanjay Malhotra calls for sound underwriting; stresses asset quality – The Times of India

RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra (File photo) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra met senior executives of major non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) on Monday to discuss key issues facing the sector, stressing the need for strong lending standards and close monitoring of loan quality.The meeting was attended by heads of government-owned NBFCs, housing finance companies and microfinance…

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Credit pulse: NBFCs eye steady AUM rise as firms adopt risk-calibrated lending; unsecured and MSME segments face strain – The Times of India

Credit pulse: NBFCs eye steady AUM rise as firms adopt risk-calibrated lending; unsecured and MSME segments face strain – The Times of India

A steady expansion in retail credit demand is expected to keep non-bank finance companies on an 18 per cent growth path, even as lenders turn more selective amid rising borrower leverage, Crisil Ratings has said. The agency noted that NBFCs are moderating their stance in pockets such as unsecured MSME loans, where repayment stress is…

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Gold loans surge: Organised market set to reach Rs 15 lakh crore by March 2026; says Icra report – The Times of India

Gold loans surge: Organised market set to reach Rs 15 lakh crore by March 2026; says Icra report – The Times of India

The organised gold loan market is projected to touch Rs 15 lakh crore by March 2026 — a full year ahead of earlier forecasts — as banks tighten their dominance and expand faster than non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), according to a report by rating agency Icra.The agency had earlier estimated in September 2024 that the…

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