MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is all set to take over the global stage with the upcoming release of director Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana’ this Diwali. The actor, who was in the US this week, promoting the film in Las Angeles and New York, spilled the beans about the project and hit turn as Lord Rama.Ranbir Kapoor…
MUMBAI: Credit growth continued to outpace deposit mobilisation for Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and IDFC FIRST Bank at the end of the March quarter, reflecting sustained loan demand in a tight liquidity environment.Punjab National Bank reported global advances of Rs 12,61,420 crore as of March 31, 2026, up nearly 13% year-onyear, while…
Kamal Haasan, a proponent of art over commerce, consistently delivers quality content. Four of his acclaimed films, celebrated for their impact and excellence, are now accessible on streaming platforms. Kamal Haasan once said in an interview that for him art is not about making money and it is about its impact. “What I care about…
Hollywood star Andy Serkis who will be helming ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, has confirmed that the role of Aragorn, previously played by Viggo Mortensen, will be recast in the upcoming film.Amid much buzz and speculation that Mortensen, who played the iconic role in original three part film series, has been…
The comedy sequel ‘Vaazha 2’ is making waves, following four friends on a journey of self-discovery amidst societal pressures. The film, released on April 2, has already grossed over Rs 21 crores worldwide in just two days, showing a significant jump in collections. Early trends suggest it might soon surpass its predecessor, ‘Vaazha 1’. The…
Shiloh Jolie made jaws drop online as she made her music video debut in a teaser of K-Pop singer Dayoung’s upcoming music video ‘What’s A Girl To Do’.Shiloh makes K-Pop music video debutShiloh, who has been making waves as a professional dancer, featured in the teaser released ahead of the music video launch on April…
In the latest on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal battle, the lawyers of the two ‘It Ends With Us’ stars have reportedly been summoned for settlement talks. This update comed hours after the actress suffered a huge blow after a US judge dismissed 10 of 13 claims, including that of sexual harassment. Blake…
‘Ramayana‘ headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, is emerging as one of the most ambitious projects in Indian cinema, with its release slated for Diwali 2026. The film is divided in two parts and the second installment is set to hit the screens on Diwali 2027. The first look teaser of the film revealing Ranbir Kapoor as…
Ever since ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has released, the film has been the talk of the town. While people were yet not over ‘Dhurandhar’, the sequel released on March 19 and set the box office bells ringing. Not to mention, every character is being spoken about on the internet and one of them is Arshad Pappu. Actor…