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RBI relaxes norms for smaller asset-size NBFCs

RBI relaxes norms for smaller asset-size NBFCs

09 Feb 2026, 14:04 PM

The RBI has also proposed to let certain NBFCs to open more than 1,000 branches without seeking the central bank's permission.

Digital NBFCs’ personal loan sanctions jump 25% to Rs 97,381 crore in H1 FY26: FACE

Digital NBFCs’ personal loan sanctions jump 25% to Rs 97,381 crore in H1 FY26: FACE

03 Dec 2025, 16:43 PM

However, female participation in the digital personal loan market is rising at a snail's pace as it grew from just 16.7% of the total sanction value in H1 FY25 to 17.2% in H1 FY26.

At a Glance: Fintechs rule personal loan volume, but bank-like on gender thinking

At a Glance: Fintechs rule personal loan volume, but bank-like on gender thinking

03 Jul 2025, 13:32 PM

Of the total, only 12% or Rs 1,06,548 crore of the overall value of personal loans accounted for fintech NBFCs in FY25.

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