Key Highlights About Beams Fintech Fund: About Infinity Fincorp Solutions: Beams’ investment in Infinity Fincorp signals strong investor confidence in the NBFC’s mission to support micro-entrepreneurs. With backing from major investors like Jungle Ventures, True North, and Beams Fintech Fund, Infinity is poised for further expansion in India’s microfinance sector. Mint
Lok Sabha Clears Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Key Objectives of the Bill Major Amendments Introduced Next Steps Mint
Microfinance Sector Attracts Renewed Investor Interest
Key Developments in March 2025 Sector Performance and Challenges Investor Confidence in Sector Resilience The recent influx of investment signals renewed confidence in microfinance’s long-term prospects. While challenges persist, strategic capital infusion could help stabilize the sector and drive future growth. TET
RBI’s Record-High Net Short Positions and Liquidity Challenges
Key Highlights Impact on Market and Liquidity Possible Scenarios RBI faces a delicate balancing act between managing rupee liquidity and protecting forex reserves. Rolling over short positions and conducting strategic OMO purchases could help stabilize market conditions. TET
AI-Driven Fintech Startups Revolutionizing Debt Collection
Why Lenders Are Turning to AI for Debt Recovery Key Players in AI-Powered Debt Collection Fintech Disrupting Traditional Debt Collection The Future of AI-Driven Debt Recovery TET
Why RBI Should Hold Off on a CRR Cut
Liquidity vs. Policy Rates RBI’s Response to Liquidity Tightness Why a CRR Cut May Not Be the Right Move Now Instead of rushing to cut CRR, RBI can wait and assess the impact of its existing measures while keeping its policy options open for future uncertainties. TET
India’s Deposit Rates Declining
Context: Banks & NBFCs begin cutting deposit rates, signaling an expected drop in interest rates. RBI expected to cut the repo rate on April 9, following a February reduction. Liquidity improving as RBI purchases bonds worth ₹1.4 lakh crore since January, with an additional ₹80,000 crore buyback announced. Deposit Rate Cuts by Major Lenders Government Small Savings Schemes Unaffected Liquidity & Market Impact Investment Implications Rate Cuts & Market Adjustments TET
Poonam Gupta Appointed RBI Deputy Governor
Key Highlights of Poonam Gupta’s Appointment Challenges & Policy Priorities Debate on Inflation Targeting & Policy Framework Market Expectations from Gupta in April MPC Meeting
Aerosol Reduction and Its Impact on Climate in India
Aerosol Aerosols are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in a gas, like air, and can be natural (e.g., volcanic ash, sea spray) or human-caused (e.g., pollution, smoke). They play a role in climate, air quality, and can also be a source of health problems. What are Aerosols? Key Takeaways Scientific Findings Policy Implications TH
ChaSTE: Chandrayaan-3’s Breakthrough in Lunar Temperature Measurement
Overview of ChaSTE’s Mission How ChaSTE Worked Key Scientific Achievement Comparison with Past Missions Mission Body Instrument Challenges Faced Success? ESA’s Philae (2014) Comet 67P MUPUS Landed awkwardly, unable to deploy ❌ NASA’s InSight (2018) Mars HP3 (“The Mole”) Insufficient soil friction, failed to measure temperature ❌ ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 (2023) Moon ChaSTE Successfully deployed, collected full data ✅ Why ChaSTE Succeeded? TH
