Personal Loan Rates: Over the past few months several private lenders such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank had increased interest rates on personal loans (PLs) after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had deemed them as riskier in November 2023, said a report by the Economic Times. Citing data … Read more
Edited excerpts: What are your key expectations from the Union Budget 2024? Do you expect growth-oriented measures or populist ones? As we approach Budget 2024, we anticipate a continued focus on advancing India’s digital public infrastructure, which is essential for achieving the $5 trillion economy dream. Enhanced government initiatives for financial inclusion, smart cities, AI … Read more
With the dawn of Modi 3.0, all eyes are eagerly set on the upcoming Union Budget of 2024, slated for presentation in July. Anticipation runs high among industries, farmers, taxpayers, and the middle class alike, as they await potential boosts and tax reliefs from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. As the first budget of this new … Read more
Domestic Infrastructure and Capital Goods stocks are on a sturdy path. Over the past 3 years, capital goods stocks have, on average, tripled in value, while infra stocks have doubled. There were concerns about whether this trend would persist during the recent national election period due to high prices and valuations. However, these concerns have … Read more
The non-banking finance company founded in 2018 had stitched some early high-profile partnerships with fintech platforms Cred and BharatPe. It is now leaning more towards mutual fund distributors, targeting clients looking to diversify beyond fixed deposits. But where does the 10% rate come from? The answer is quite surprising: zero-cost EMIs, or equated monthly payments, … Read more
Restrictions have been implemented by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to protect consumers from unsolicited credit cards. This law was put into effect by the RBI to safeguard you against unsolicited credit cards and the risks associated with them, such as Unwanted debt: Since you did not budget for the credit line, unanticipated debt may … Read more
If a foreign company offers stock options to employees of an Indian company, the domestic firm must report any future transactions involving these shares to the RBI, despite not being directly involved. The connection is that those receiving these employee stock ownership plans (Esops) and restricted stock units (RSUs) are residents working for the Indian … Read more
MUMBAI:The account aggregator (AA) framework, regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), can significantly simplify financial tracking for smaller companies and individuals, according to BG Mahesh, chief executive of Sahmati, at the Mint Digital Summit 2024. Sahmati is a member-driven industry alliance dedicated to promoting and strengthening the AA system. “In offline, the cost … Read more
Missing personal loan payments won’t land you in jail, but it can cause significant financial stress and damage your future credit opportunities. Here’s what can happen: Credit score damage: Late payments can significantly damage your credit score, which is a numerical representation of your creditworthiness. Negative marks from late payments indicate to lenders that you … Read more
Over the past month, the Indian market has been dilly-dallying around the ground of the all-time range. Nifty50 is trading within a broad range of 1000 points, between 21,800 to 22,800. Although the market lacks a clear direction, it shows a positive trend as there has been no loss in investor value. The country’s total … Read more