Axis Bank and Piramal Finance join forces for co-lending business; details here

Axis Bank and Piramal Finance join forces for co-lending business; details here

Axis Bank and Piramal Finance have partnered to establish a co-lending business aimed at extending loans to underserved segments in India. This partnership aims to reach middle and low-income borrowers who lack access to traditional banking services, as well as to expand financial inclusion into rural and semi-urban areas beyond major cities. The newly established … Read more

How to navigate financial stress like a pro? Here are tips and tricks

How to navigate financial stress like a pro? Here are tips and tricks

When a life variable is an important determinant of choices we make, it has an equal ability to bring peace or stress. Clearly, if peace is the outcome you don’t have to do anything to change, but if your money decisions are causing you stress, you have to consider transforming your decision making and behaviour. … Read more

Considering a joint home loan? Here’s how to apply

Considering a joint home loan? Here's how to apply

A joint home loan is a type of housing loan in which multiple individuals share the financial responsibility. It allows immediate family members, such as spouses, parents, and siblings, to apply for the loan together. Let’s examine the numerous advantages of opting for a joint home loan and why it could be the perfect option … Read more

Don’t have a CIBIL score? Here’s how a secured credit card can help you build it

Don’t have a CIBIL score? Here's how a secured credit card can help you build it

What is a secured credit card? It is a type of credit card issued against the security of a fixed deposit. If you don’t have a CIBIL score, you can open a new fixed deposit or offer an existing fixed deposit and ask the bank to offer you a secured credit card against it. The … Read more

How to improve your credit score? Know it from experts

How to improve your credit score? Know it from experts

Improving your credit score is something that banks and NBFCs look favourably on, as it means that you are a responsible person fiscally and that lending to you would be safe. Experts give their advice on how to improve your credit score so that the (fiscal) sun shines down on you. Also Read: How can … Read more

Personal Loans: 7 mistakes that you should avoid for smooth repayment

Personal Loans: 7 mistakes that you should avoid for smooth repayment

However, while the bank makes the loan sanction and disbursement part smooth, you should make sure the repayment part is smooth. Let us discuss some personal loan mistakes you should avoid for smooth repayment. Also Read: Applying for a personal loan? Here are essential dos and don’ts you must keep in mind Opting for a … Read more

Why does your credit utilisation ratio have such a big impact on your CIBIL score?

Why does your credit utilisation ratio have such a big impact on your CIBIL score?

What is the credit utilisation ratio? The credit utilisation ratio measures the amount of credit an individual utilises from the credit limit available to them. For example, an individual has a credit card with a limit of Rs. 1 lakh and has utilised the card for Rs. 20,000. In this case, the individual’s credit utilisation … Read more

Ensure financial stability before opting for zero-interest EMIs, says Raj Khosla of MyMoneyMantra

Ensure financial stability before opting for zero-interest EMIs, says Raj Khosla of MyMoneyMantra

A lot of millennials and Gen Zs take loans to fund their weddings. What’s your view on that? What are some of the things that they should keep in mind before taking a loan to fund their wedding and how should they go about it? Spending large sums of money on weddings is one trend … Read more

Fintechs and NBFCs can solve credit issues for SMEs and MSMEs, says Vikas Singh of Sugmya Finance

Fintechs and NBFCs can solve credit issues for SMEs and MSMEs, says Vikas Singh of Sugmya Finance

In an interview with MintGenie, Singh said that fintechs and NBFCs can play a considerable role in solving the credit accessibility and creditworthiness of SMEs and MSMEs. Edited Excerpts: India has the largest MSME base after China. Keeping that in mind, what trends do you think are dominating the industry right now? Can you highlight at … Read more

Buying a home in your 40s? Here are 4 key things to keep in mind

Buying a home in your 40s? Here are 4 key things to keep in mind

In their forties, many people wish to purchase a home. This decade of life typically results in a more established career, presumably higher income, and greater savings compared to their 20s or 30s. It would be best if you had a clearer idea of your long-term objectives and what you want in a home as … Read more