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Motilal Oswal Home Finance signs USD 100 mn debt deal with ADB for women-focused, affordable, green housing
To be raised in rupee-equivalent debt, a part of the capital will be used to provide affordable housing loans to women borrowers while 10 per cent of the proceeds will be deployed to finance the construction of residential units that meet recognised green building certification standards, supporting the adoption of environmentally sustainable construction practices, the company said.
Motilal Oswal Home Finance raises USD 100 million from Asian Development Bank
Motilal Oswal Home Finance (MOHFL) has entered into an agreement to raise USD 100 million in INR-equivalent from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the form of debt through Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD). The financing represents an important milestone for MOHFL and reflects strong confidence from a leading global development finance institution in the Company's business model, governance framework, and long-term growth prospects.
RBI tightens rules on NBFC lending to defaulting borrowers; seeks board-approved policy
Reserve Bank of India is scrutinizing shadow banks. Several non-banking finance companies face questions regarding their policy on lending to borrowers with existing defaults. The central bank insists on a board-approved policy to justify new loans to such customers. This move aims to prevent evergreening and ensure transparency in lending practices.
Fino Payments Bank shares plummet as much as 14% after CEO's arrest
Fino Payments Bank shares tumbled after its MD and CEO, Rishi Gupta, was arrested under GST law. The bank clarified the arrest relates to business partners and not its own compliance, with the CFO taking over operations. This comes after RBI approved Gupta's reappointment and the bank's conversion to a small finance bank.
Payments Council writes to FM Sitharaman over Fino Bank CEO’s arrest
India's digital payments body, PCI, has voiced concerns to the Finance Minister following Fino Payments Bank CEO's arrest. While respecting law enforcement, PCI highlighted risks to governance continuity and trust in complex financial ecosystems. They emphasized the need for proportionality in accountability, especially for supervised institutions and their leadership.
Fino Payments Bank CEO Arrested: FM Sitharaman to 'check' GST evasion case
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will investigate the arrest of Fino Payment Bank CEO Rishi Gupta. Gupta was apprehended by GST authorities in Hyderabad. The bank stated the probe concerns a business partner's transactions, not the bank's compliance. Social media questioned the extent of GST powers. The Finance Minister acknowledged the issue and promised to look into it.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
IIFL Home Finance inks $300 million loan pact with ADB
IIFL Home Finance has secured a $300 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to expand affordable housing lending for low-income families, with a special emphasis on women. A portion of the funds will back green-certified, energy-efficient homes, helping address India's substantial housing shortage and extending homeownership to underserved communities nationwide.
IIFL Home Finance Limited raises $300 million from Asian Development Bank to expand affordable housing for women
IIFL Home Finance secures a 300 million dollar loan from Asian Development Bank and partners to boost affordable, green housing finance for low-income women in India amid a major housing deficit.
Listed non-banking finance firm Credent Global Finance raises Rs 30 crore via QIP
Credent Global Finance raised Rs 30 crore through a QIP to strengthen its growth capital following a sharp jump in quarterly earnings. The fundraise supports its expansion strategy as revenue and net profit surged sharply year-on-year. The company also expanded its leadership team to drive its next phase of growth.
Watch | IIFL flags higher impact on northern MFIs after Bihar rules
IIFL Capital’s Viral Shah said Bihar’s tighter regulations on microfinance lenders could slow growth and create asset-quality challenges, with northern-focused MFIs and small finance banks likely to see the highest impact as lending norms tighten and recovery timelines extend.
Explained — Bihar government's latest move sends shares of these MFIs tumbling over 10%
Shares of Fusion Finance are down 10% have halved from its IPO price of ₹368, while those of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank are also trading well below their IPO price on Friday.