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Former Punjab National Bank MD & CEO Sunil Mehta launches credit rating company Acer

Former Punjab National Bank MD & CEO Sunil Mehta launches credit rating company Acer

15 Oct 2025, 21:11 PM

Acer Credit has attracted investment from lenders Indian Overseas Bank and Central Bank of India.

MSME lender Kinara Capital hit by liquidity crisis after lenders set off Rs 81 crore

MSME lender Kinara Capital hit by liquidity crisis after lenders set off Rs 81 crore

03 Aug 2025, 22:38 PM

After posting a profit of Rs 62 crore in FY24, the nbfc Kinara Capital swung to a loss of Rs 351 crore in FY25.

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