Farmers need maximum government

In 2017, farmers will need more credit support than ever. Will the government come to their rescue?

The road to the great regression

In the 21st century, counter reactions to globalisation have been taking radically different forms

Not a promissory note

Demonetisation casts a long shadow over the rural economy

Making Energy Efficiency Bankable in India

Sustainable Finance Project Officer

Can digital villages inspire transition to cashless economy?

The success of e-infrastructure in a village depends on the physical infrastructure and other socio-economic indicators

International Solar Alliance plans bank to fund energy access

Priority focus 1.2 billion with no access; next step: 2.4 billion without  access to clean sources

Central banks are waking up to climate change dangers. It’s about time

Addressing climate change requires central banks to encourage financial institutions to favour certain types of activities over others

One bank account per household by August 2015: Can Modi achieve this target?

Rural banks have an untapped potential of Rs 15 to 20 lakh crore, says economist

Maharashtra DCCBs bailed out, finally

But with banking applications already rejected, RBI will need time to set the banks rolling

Supreme Court allows SKS Microfinance to resume operations in Andhra

Micro-lender among those accused of coercive loan recovery from rural poor; court asks state not to take coercive steps against firm for now

Unique identity crisis

Biometric-based unique identity or Aadhaar is leading to huge problems for people working for the rural employment guarantee scheme and for …

Microfinance institutions escape charge of abetting suicide of clients

Police have closed a third of the micro loans-related suicide cases in Andhra Pradesh

Nothing to bank on

The government’s much-hyped Direct Benefit Transfer programme has hit a roadblock. Banks have failed to meet the huge demand for opening …