With $20 billion weapon, Mukesh Ambani just disrupted NBFC hierarchy

With $20 billion weapon, Mukesh Ambani just disrupted NBFC hierarchy

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani, the king of disruption, is at it once again. Just when Bajaj Finance became India’s most valued NBFC following a $40 billion reverse merger of HDFC with HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries (RIL) has already fired a $20 billion salvo to change the pecking order in the world of shadow lenders. Following a … Read more

NBFC profits to be led by lenders with housing, vehicle and consumer finance focus

NBFC profits to be led by lenders with housing, vehicle and consumer finance focus

Mumbai: Housing, vehicle and consumer finance-linked NBFCs are expected to report about a 20% rise in earnings for the March quarter though profit margins may be squeezed due to the rising cost of funds. Bajaj Finance, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance and Shriram Finance may lead the growth due to strong consumer demand and as they … Read more