RBI Deputy Governor Urges NBFCs to Use AI, Diversify Funding, and Strengthen Governance
Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu urged non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) to adopt artificial intelligence and machine learning for early detection of borrower stress amid rising credit growth. He emphasized the need for strong underwriting standards, diversified funding sources, and robust governance. Murmu highlighted the sector's evolving role in financial inclusion, leveraging digital infrastructure to serve underserved markets, while stressing liquidity management, asset quality, customer protection, and digital transformation as key pillars for sustainable growth.
First-hand measurement across 10 sources
We measured how 10 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (67/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, thefinancialexpress, businessstandard, economictimes, mint, businessstandard, freepressjournal, economictimes, and 2 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 3 Sept, 08:09 am. Other outlets followed.