The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns about the state of public finances hanging over the election campaign. Manappuram Finance reports a significant jump in net profit for the March quarter. Fair4All Finance urges the financial services sector to reshape the credit market to combat illegal lending. The Union Finance Ministry highlights the challenges of commodity price volatility. Stay informed about the financial landscape and the performance of key players in the finance sector with Simply Finance.Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c100n7djyr6ohttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/manappuram-finance-q4-results-net-profit-jumps-36-to-rs-562-crore-12731530.htmlhttps://thefintechtimes.com/fair4all-finance-urges-financial-services-sector-to-reshape-credit-market-to-stop-illegal-lending/https://www.deccanherald.com/business/commodity-price-volatility-presents-substantial-challenges-finmin-3037787Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Finances a 'dark cloud' hanging over election campaign, says IFS(00:03:44) Manappuram Finance Q4 results: Net profit jumps 36% to Rs 562 crore(00:06:12) Fair4All Finance Urges Financial Services Sector to 'Reshape Credit Market' to Stop Illegal lending(00:09:23) Commodity price volatility presents ‘substantial’ challenges: Finance Ministry