CO LENDING
Axis Bank and Piramal Finance join hands under co-lending business
The partnership is expected to leverage the loan processing technology of Piramal Finance and financial expertise of Axis Bank.
Indian financiers’ debt lures buyers on widest spread since 2020
Investors are wary of funding strains affecting the rapid economic growth in India, despite enticing opportunities in shadow lender bonds. The concern lies in the widening spreads and the potential hurdles that could impede the country's impressive growth trajectory.
Japan's Credit Saison tastes success in India, to expand loan book
Credit Saison India, under the leadership of Presha Paragash, is leveraging India's unique data infrastructure to expand its loan offerings. With a focus on partnerships, new products like loan against property, and expansion into tier III and IV cities, the company is poised for further growth and success in the Indian market.
Targeting to hit milestone of Rs 20,000 cr loan book in 8-10 quarters: Shachindra Nath
If you look at this, the regulatory intent or the policy intent that the entire banking credit, 40% of average net banking credit should be in the priority sector. As we all know the banking sector, while in recent past the priority sector lending from bank side has improved, but for a variety of reasons the real priority sector credit dissemination has always been done by middle sized NBFCs.
Tech-based NBFCs try a balancing act after RBI action on unsecured loans
NBFCs like DMI Finance, Vivriti Capital and InCred Capital expanded unsecured retail and small business lending, leveraging strong fintech partnerships over to grow their business coming out of Covid. Some of these companies took the acquisition route to scale up this business quickly.
RBI MPC Meeting: Das & Co may look at food bills to keep its stance, rate unchanged
RBI Policy Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain the repo rate at 6.5% with a focus on withdrawing accommodation, marking the eighth consecutive time it remains unchanged. Economists predict the unchanged stance, citing persistent inflation in food prices and global commodity price risks. RBI Governor's decision is crucial post-elections.
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SBI and Muthoot Microfin join forces to support women entrepreneurs
Muthoot Microfin partners with State Bank of India to provide financial services to women in rural and semi-urban areas. The co-lending initiative targets joint liability groups involved in agriculture and other income-generating activities, offering loans ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 3 lakh.
Lending startup Fibe closes $90 million financing in mix of primary and secondary transaction
Pune-based consumer lending startup Fibe is raining money at a time when fintech lending startups focusing on unsecured consumer lending are finding it difficult to raise fresh equity funding due to RBI's scanner.
Will this bank continue to offer 9.2% interest on fixed deposit post-merger? Know what changes for FD investors
Interest rates on small finance bank FDs had gone up and small finance banks (SFBs) were offering 9% to 9.5%. Earlier, Fincare Small Finance Bank used to offer 9.21% to senior citizens on FDs maturing in 750 days. Now Fincare SFB merged with AU Small Finance Bank, effective from April 1. Now, customers should be aware of what will happen to the FDs they had opened in Fincare SFB before the merger? Will they be eligible for the deposit insurance protection of up to Rs 5 lakh, including principal and interest? Will the IFSC codes change after the merger?
Volt Money partners with PhonePe for loans against mutual funds
Loans against mutual funds are rapidly gaining popularity as a cost-effective alternative to expensive personal and business loans, by offering interest rates that are near to home loans.
Post-COVID, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals
Chinese overseas investment, with a focus on minerals extraction in Africa, is rebounding post-pandemic. However, the relationship remains extractive, not fully aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative's goals outlined by President Xi Jinping.
Most SFBs would not clamour to become universal banks if RBI eases some curbs, says ex-Secy
As per the RBI guidelines, SFBs are required to open at least 25 per cent of their branches in unbanked rural centres and are mandated to provide 75 per cent of loans to the priority sector compared to 40 per cent for the commercial banks.
If China invades Taiwan, ASML and TSMC can disable chip machines
ASML Holding NV and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. have measures in place to remotely disable chipmaking machines in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The US government has expressed concerns about the impact of such an attack on the global semiconductor supply chain. ASML's advanced EUV machines are crucial in this scenario, with TSMC being a major client. The stakes are high as Taiwan produces around 90% of the world's most advanced chips.
Clarification likely on GST on NBFC co-lending
The government, led by Vivek Joshi, addresses concerns around GST levy on co-lending arrangements with NBFCs, raising issues of distortion and increased lending costs. Banks, tax authorities, FIDC, MFIN, CRISIL, partner banks discuss the growth of co-lending model, NBFCs' loan book reaching ₹1 lakh crore.
This banking stock gave 22% returns last year; is Equitas Small Finance Bank stock a good buy now?
Equitas Small Finance Bank’s 2022-23 annual report expects a Rs.22 lakh crore market for small business lending, backed by residential property. A recent Centrum Broking report states that the company is poised to double its AUM within the next three years, supported by its improving deposit franchise and distinct client segments. Its comfortable valuations at 1.4 times based on 2025-26 P/ABV (price to adjusted book value) presents an appealing opportunity for entry, adds the Centrum report. Should you invest in Equitas Small Finance Bank now?
Confident of maintaining guidance at 35% to 40% going ahead: Abhay Bhutada, Poonawalla Fincorp
As you know we operate at 102 branches, but maximum we are gaining market share there and going forward whatever guidance we have given 35% to 40%, I think in the past also we have over-delivered. Going further, we will stick to our guidance and we are confident of achieving the given guidance.
How Account Aggregator can help digital lenders improve collections
Digital processes like loan monitoring, customer segmentation, and communication are being developed and improved to enhance the debt recovery efforts of digital lenders.
Co-lending AUM nearing Rs 1 lakh cr, RBI curbs to slow down growth in personal loans
Personal loans occupy a third of the overall AUM at present, and the growth in these loans is likely to be impacted because of the RBI's measures adopted last year, it said. "While co-lending books for all asset classes will grow, the pace of growth for personal loans is expected to be slower than that seen in the recent past," the agency said. The revision in the risk weight of unsecured consumer credit to 125 per cent from 100 per cent earlier will moderate the growth for unsecured loans to 25-35 per cent in FY25 from an estimated growth of 35 per cent in FY24.
Higher risk weights on unsecured loans to hit co-lending portfolio: Report
Crisil predicts a slowdown in NBFCs' co-lending portfolios in FY'25, especially in unsecured lending, due to revised risk weights. While overall co-lending will grow, personal loan growth will moderate to 25-35% from 35% in FY'24. The focus is shifting towards MSME and home loans, driven by government initiatives
Startups tap new pools of capital; consumer lending apps hit profitability
Capital pools have diversified amid the broader tech slowdown with large global, crossover and hedge funds mostly staying away from cutting new cheques. Domestic firms and family offices such as those run by Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath, Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai, and Premji Invest have backed startups including Subko, Quorum Club, Kites Seniorcare and The Sleep Company.
Consumer lending apps on track on profitability front
Freo joins the likes of Navi, Fibe and Kreditbee in profitability, reports positive cash flow over the last four months. They target various consumer segments with innovative financial services, ensuring sustainable business growth and asset quality.
Indian securitisation market growth expected to slow as co-lending gains traction: ICRA
The Indian securitisation market is expected to slow down this fiscal year, following a 24% fall in securitisation volumes in the last quarter of fiscal 2024. Rating company ICRA predicts securitisation volumes to cross Rs 2 lakh crore this fiscal, down from Rs 1.9 lakh crores in the previous year. The rising private credit market with Alternative Investment Funds is outpacing securitised papers, with bank originated volumes growing 50% to Rs. 10,000 crores in fiscal 24.
Securitisation volume growth slows to 4 pc in FY24 on HDFC merger: Icra
In FY24, Mumbai's securitisation volume growth slowed to 4% at Rs 1.88 lakh crore due to the HDFC twins merger. Icra predicts FY25 volume to exceed Rs 2 lakh crore. Co-lending by NBFCs and HFCs could challenge growth. PTCs made up 57% of the market. Vehicle loans dominate PTC issuances. Other loans, like small business and personal loans, are increasing participation. Non-financial entities are also entering the securitisation market.
P2P lenders to stop ‘liquid funds’ as RBI peers into business
The initiative by the Association of P2P Lending Platforms comes on the back of sharp displeasure expressed by the country’s banking regulator over a spate of such products offering attractive interest rates and instant liquidation options to retail investors.
How UGRO Capital emerged as India's largest co-lending NBFC partner for banks: Shachindra Nath
Shachindra Nath of UGRO Capital highlights the company's growth as India's leading MSME financing firm, emphasizing the recent Crisil upgrade to 'A'. The discussion covers the impact of ratings, diversified borrowing strategies, and collaborative social impact research initiatives. Nath says "fundamentally UGRO is now becoming India's largest, most dedicated data tech driven MSME financing company."
Mahindra Finance, Lendingkart announce co-lending partnership for MSMEs
Through this initiative, SME businesses will be able to capitalise on Mahindra Finance’s hyperlocal schemes and Lendingkart’s expertise.
If somebody wants a billion dollar cheque, we can do it: Yasuhiro Kubota, Asia Pacific Co-CEO, Mizuho Bank
Mizuho Bank, Japan's third-largest 'megabank', has made a significant investment in India, allowing it to create a lending capacity and support local Indian corporates. The bank specializes in loan against shares, promoter financing, and large ticket acquisition financing, supporting billion-dollar acquisitions.
RBI cautions banks, NBFCs against complancency
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das has asked banks to be on guard against complacency and be vigilent around build-up of risks in the financial sector. Das along with deputy governors M Rajeshwar Rao and Swaminathan J met CEOs of public sector banks on Tuesday, the first such meeting since July last year.
Karnataka Bank & Clix Capital partner for co lending
The partnership is focused on providing loans to the Indian MSME sector which is one of the biggest contributors to India's GDP and employment growth. The agreement is in line with the Reserve Bank of India's guidelines on co-lending by banks and NBFCs to priority sectors.
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