Asian stocks declined as investors reduced holdings ahead of the weekend, awaiting progress on extending the US-Iran ceasefire. This follows a global equity rally driven by expectations of prolonged peace, which pushed markets to record highs. Crude oil prices slipped as President Trump expressed optimism about a permanent truce, while gold edged higher.
Share of new-to-credit customers rises to 50% in June 2026 from 24% in June 2016: TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report
NBFCs now account for half of India’s new-to-credit (NTC) borrowers, up from 24% in 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering about 2,000 NBFCs.