Context: NABARD and SBI have entered a strategic partnership to promote sustainable rural development in Assam, focusing on institutional lending, credit ecosystem strengthening, and livelihood enhancement. Key Financial Commitments: Key Focus Areas: Stakeholder Perspectives: This MoU aims to drive rural prosperity by ensuring accessible and structured financing for key economic sectors in Assam. TET

Context: SEBI’s new chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, emphasizes incremental reforms over disruptive big-bang changes. SEBI aims for optimum regulation rather than excessive rule-making, reducing compliance burdens and fostering a business-friendly regulatory environment. Reviewing & Eliminating Outdated Regulations Market Integrity & Strengthening Institutions Transparent & Structured Consultation Process Encouraging Voluntary Compliance & Fair Enforcement A Positive Start for SEBI’s New Era Market participants welcome this pragmatic, consultative, and business-friendly approach. The focus is on maintaining market integrity while removing unnecessary regulatory burdens. The early signs of Chairman Pandey’s leadership indicate a shift toward efficiency, transparency, and fairness, marking a constructive beginning for SEBI’s regulatory framework and fostering continued stability and growth in India’s capital markets. Mint

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

Key Objectives of the Bill Major Amendments Introduced Next Steps Mint

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

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

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

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

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

Key Highlights of Poonam Gupta’s Appointment Challenges & Policy Priorities Debate on Inflation Targeting & Policy Framework Market Expectations from Gupta in April MPC Meeting