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Bank of Baroda seeks bids for Rs 2,776 crore stressed loan portfolio including fraud accounts

Bank of Baroda seeks bids for Rs 2,776 crore stressed loan portfolio including fraud accounts

Bank of Baroda has invited bids for a ₹2,776 crore stressed loan portfolio comprising 41 accounts, with nine declared fraud cases included. The lender is selling the assets on a cash basis under “as is where is, without recourse,” transferring all credit, operational and legal risks to the buyer. The portfolio spans sectors like power, infrastructure, real estate, textiles, automobiles and media. Book dues are as of March 31, 2026, and BOB says asset transfer won’t affect ongoing CBI or police investigations. Bids will be processed via Swiss Challenge.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Nivasa Finance raises ₹25 crore to scale affordable home loans into rural India

Nivasa Finance raises ₹25 crore to scale affordable home loans into rural India

Housing finance startup Nivasa Finance raised ₹25 crore in a seed round led by Prime Venture Partners, with participation from Blume Ventures, Whiteboard Capital, and angels. Founded in 2025, the Bengaluru-based platform links borrowers in rural and semi-urban markets to banks and NBFCs, using remote onboarding and doorstep service. It plans to expand in 12 months, strengthen partnerships, and pursue an NBFC licence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 13 May 2026

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Neeraj Dewan sees upside in defence realty and NBFCs as markets rebound from volatility

Neeraj Dewan sees upside in defence realty and NBFCs as markets rebound from volatility

Indian stocks rallied sharply as hopes of a US Iran peace deal eased fears over crude prices, helping sectors battered by inflation. Despite intraday volatility, market expert Neeraj Dewan expects more upside, pointing to strengthening domestic earnings. He highlights mid and small caps as key opportunities, with selective bets on defence, realty and NBFCs for long-term growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Bank lending to NBFCs jumps 26 percent as RBI eases risk weights in FY26

Bank lending to NBFCs jumps 26 percent as RBI eases risk weights in FY26

Bank lending to non-banking finance companies surged 26% in the previous fiscal year, the fastest pace expected into FY26. The jump is linked to the Reserve Bank of India easing risk weights, making NBFC exposures less capital-intensive for banks. Looser regulatory norms and lower lending rates further boosted financing demand, reshaping credit flows.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
India salary hikes forecast at 9.1 percent for 2026 as attrition dips

India salary hikes forecast at 9.1 percent for 2026 as attrition dips

Indian salaries are projected to rise 9.1% in 2026, according to an Aon survey, outpacing many global economies. Real estate, NBFCs and manufacturing are expected to lead the increases as employee attrition continues to fall toward pre-pandemic levels. Companies are also revising pay structures to comply with new wage codes, often reshaping compensation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
RBI U turns on AIF investing by banks and NBFCs with a sharp 10% cap

RBI U turns on AIF investing by banks and NBFCs with a sharp 10% cap

The RBI has proposed curbs on banks and NBFCs investing in Alternative Investment Funds, capping any single regulated entity’s contribution to 10% of a scheme’s total corpus. The move tightens concentration risk and changes how financial firms allocate money into AIFs, with potential ripple effects for funding strategies and investment flows.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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