Non-bank lenders in India have expanded their deposit base by 21% in FY24, outpacing banks’ 13.5% growth, according to RBI data. Major NBFCs like Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance offer higher interest rates than banks, making them attractive to savers. The number of deposit-taking NBFCs has been reduced to 25 from 34 last year.
India’s insurance story still in early innings: long runway ahead: Nischal Maheshwari
Market expert Nischal Maheshwari expresses optimism about the insurance sector. He favors life insurance companies like SBI Life and LIC due to their appealing valuations.