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Saturday, August 8, 2020

Art of giving: Non-billionaire Indians pledge to give 50% of their wealth in charity

The promise is only to give the majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes either during their lifetime or in their will. It is not legally binding but there is moral accountability to one’s self and to each other.

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DCB Bank Q1 net profit at ₹79.38 crore

Private sector DCB Bank reported a 2.07 per cent drop in its net profit to ₹79.38 crore for the first quarter of the fiscal as against ₹81.06 crore a

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15 proposals of stressed NBFCs, HFCs worth Rs 6,400 crore sanctioned under special liquidity scheme

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has provided funds for the scheme by subscribing to government-guaranteed special securities issued by a trust set up by SBI Capital Markets Ltd (SBICAP).

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Loan restructuring plan shows India's financial sector is short on capital and truth

Whether the loan relief succeeds or fails, one thing is certain: India’s $1.4 trillion credit machine will be in stall mode until next March as restructuring “sucks up bankers’ bandwidth,” and the “scope for new credit creation dwindles,” says Nachiket Naik, head of corporate lending at Arka Fincap Ltd., a Mumbai-based financier.

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SBI chief, three MDs asked to interview for bank's top job; signs point to Rajnish extension

While it would appear to be unprecedented for a chairman to be part of a panel to be interviewed for the position he already holds, it may, according to people familiar with the situation, send a message that the government prefers tried and tested hands in key positions instead of risking a new leader at a time when the financial system is facing unprecedented crises.

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Friday, August 7, 2020

Credit offtake: Canara Bank getting proposals from infra, food processing

Amidst the Covid-19 crisis, Canara Bank has set an ambitious target of ₹10,000 crore recovery this fiscal year. LV Prabhakar, MD & CEO, Canara Ban

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Geopolitical tensions, expanded product basket seen attracting global financial entities to GIFT-IFSC

Need to allow retail participation to jack up volumes and liquidity: Tapan Ray, MD

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BoM slashes MCLR by 10-20 bps

Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has cut its Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) in various tenors by 10-20 basis points with effect from August

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UBS Principal Capital Asia sells shares worth Rs 150 crore in Axis Bank

Through separate transactions, the shares of Axis Bank were picked up by BofA Securities Europe SA at the same price. On the BSE, shares of Axis Bank on Friday ended at Rs 433.2 apiece, up 0.05 per cent over the previous close.

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How RBI’s LTV move for gold loan will affect banks

At present, non-bank financiers and unorganised lenders like local pawn brokers with a wider network enjoy a large market share in loans against gold ornaments and jewellery. 

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Forex reserves climb to all-time high of $534.5bn

The country's foreign exchange reserves hit an all-time high of $534.568 billion after surging by massive $11.938 billion in the week ended July 31, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed. While announcing the monetary policy on Thursday, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said the reserves at $534.6 billion are equivalent to 13.4 months of imports.

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Equitas SFB appointed as official retail banking partner for Chennai Super Kings

Equitas Small Finance Bank on Friday announced that it has been appointed as the official retail banking partner for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL tea

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Veteran banker KV Kamath to help with coronavirus-related stressed assets; RBI sets up panel

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday set up an expert committee under veteran banker K V Kamath to suggest financial parameters for resolution of coronavirus-related stressed assets.

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IOB reduces rate on loans

Indian Overseas Bank announced that it has reduced the interest rate on loans linked to MCLR by 10 basis points across all tenors effective August 10

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IDBI Bank’s stake sale agreement ends uncertainty around IDBI Federal Life Insurance

Business as usual, want to tie up with more banks, says MD and CEO

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AU Small Finance Bank commences operations in Bengaluru

With this, the scheduled commercial bank now has 665 touchpoints across 12 cities and one UT

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Yes Bank shares jump 5% as LIC hikes stake

Shares of Yes Bank on Friday rose 5 per cent after LIC acquired close to 5 per cent shareholding in the bank by purchasing shares from the open market.

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Four more bankers to join Kamath panel for Covid-led debt resolution

RBI sets exposure threshold of ₹1,500 crore for one-time restructuring of loans

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How Bank of Maharashtra is rebalancing its loan portfolio

Aiming for corporate loan growth of ₹5,000-6,000 crore this year, says MD & CEO AS Rajeev

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RFL scam: Seeking "parity", former Fortis promoter Malvinder Singh seeks bail

Seeking "parity", Malvinder Singh petitioned the Court on Friday seeking bail. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is likely to oppose Malvinder’s bail. On July 23, the Delhi High court finding"no rationale" in continuing his custody as undertrial, had granted bail to Shivinder Mohan Singh, erstwhile promoter of Religare Enterprises Limited (REL) in a money laundering case registered against him by ED.

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Initiate long in rupee with tight stop-loss

The rupee (INR) ended flat at 74.93 on Thursday against the dollar (USD) following the monetary policy announcement by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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MSMEs seek better implementation of interest subvention scheme

Want separate official at bank branch level to handle scheme-related tasks

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Banks now have a reason to increase investments in MFs

RBI does away with the cost arbitrage between banks’ direct investment in debts and through MFs

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Issuer will be able to send cheque’s pic

Account-holders will soon be able to send to their bank the details of a high-value cheque they issue to third parties, which will enable safer and faster clearance of cheques above Rs 50,000.

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Big relief to borrowers: Banks, NBFCs can recast personal loans, extend moratorium

According to the framework, RBI has also allowed reversal of provisioning after individual borrower pays more than 20% of the outstanding debt.

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

Bank loans: RBI enhances loan amount to 90% of value of gold pledged

Will be applicable till March 2021; moved aimed to address Covid-led disruptions

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RBI sets up panel under KV Kamath for one-time restructuring of loans

Committee will recommend sector-specific benchmark ranges

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State Bank of India taps Facebook Messenger for ongoing #GharSeBanking campaign

Social media giant Facebook said on Thursday that State Bank of India (SBI) has driven downloads and adoption for its YONO app, YONO Lite, SBI Quick, BHIM SBI Pay, and other online SBI platforms leveraging conversational marketing via Facebook Messenger.

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RBI announces special liquidity facility of Rs 10,000 cr for Nabard, NHB

The liquidity facility to both the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) and the National Housing Bank (NHB) will be offered at the policy repo rate, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said.

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RBI extends loan restructuring facility to companies; eases industry’s pain in tough times

The Reserve Bank of India today announced a loan restructuring window for corporates, following bankers and industry demand.

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Sensex rises 362 points to settle at 38,025; Nifty ends at 11,200

Equity indices finished higher on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 350 points led by gains in metal and IT stocks, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept key lending interest rates unchanged. The 30-share BSE index surged 362 points or 0.96 per cent to close at 38,025; while, the broader NSE Nifty settled 98 points or 0.89 per cent higher at 11,200.

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RBI announces Rs 10k cr liquidity push for Nabard, NHB

The Reserve Bank on Thursday announced an additional special liquidity facility (ASLF) of Rs 10,000 crore equally split between Nabard and the NHB to help small financiers and home loan companies amid Covid-19 difficulties.

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RBI announcements will ease Covid-induced stress: Karnataka Bank chief

Hails resolution window for standard stressed assets

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RBI: Incentive for banks to address regional disparities in priority sector lending

Priority sector lending status to start-ups; limits for renewable energy, including solar power and compressed bio-gas plants, being increased

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RBI holds repo rate; what’s in store for borrowers and depositors?

Moving to repo-linked loans may help borrowers lower EMIs; depositors may have to brace for lower deposit rates

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RBI extends loan restructuring facility to corporates

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday announced a loan restructuring window for corporates following bankers and industry demand. The restructuring will be allowed as per the prudential framework issued on June 7, 2019, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said.

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RBI to allow banks to restructure loans without change in ownership

Move aimed to help companies address Covid-led disruptions

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: Key things to know

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday decided to keep key lending rate unchanged in its August policy review meeting. The six-member monetary policy committee (MPC), headed by RBI governor Shaktikanta Das, kept repo rate untouched at 4 per cent; and reverse repo rate at 3.35 per cent.

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 4%

Accommodative stance aimed to revive growth, mitigate Covid impact: Shaktikanta Das

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RBI allows one-time restructuring of loans. Here what that means for businesses and borrowers

The central bank will also form a expert committee headed by former ICICI Bank CEO KV Kamath to suggest ways in which the restructuring will be implemented, governor Shaktikanta Das said.

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HDFC Bank delayed reports of repayment status of millions of borrowers: Experian to RBI

One of India’s biggest credit bureaus, Experian Plc told the Reserve Bank of India in July that HDFC Bank has been late in providing details of its loans, including the repayment status of its millions of retail borrowers. Such tardiness has been an issue for about two years.

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IDBI Bank expects ₹595.30 crore from sale of up to 27% stake in IFLI

IDBI Bank, on Thursday, said it expects to receive up to ₹595.30 crore from the sale of up to 27 per cent stake in its joint venture arm, IDBI Federal

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Airtel Payments Bank partners Bharti AXA General Insurance to secure retailers and merchants

The Smart Plan Shop Package Policy provides financial protection in case of damage to assets

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Intelligent Virtual Agents slowly replacing humans in corporates

IVA solutions a key enabler of automation in front office, IT and help desk functions Chennai, August 6IWill virtual agents replace humans in contact

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Bitcoin delirium makes a reappearance while risk assets surge

This is probably the ultimate in momentum-based assets, says expert

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Physical sign of customers not a must for new life cover policy proposals: IRDAI

The life insurers are now allowed to obtain consent of the customers without their physical signatures.“The Covid-19 outbreak has impacted the tradit

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Shashidhar Jagdishan as HDFC Bank CEO to ensure continuity, stability

Sashi joined the bank in 1996 as a manager in the finance function and has overall experience of 29 years.

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Large masses of humanity at risk in developing nations: Bhanu Baweja of UBS Investment Bank

The smaller companies just don’t have the cash buffers. A handful of stocks are leading the stocks in the US as it is in India.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Bad loans sold to ARCs: Banks may have to increase provision for security receipts

This is due to the fear of a fall in the valuation of distressed assets as the Covid pandemic continues to rage

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Canara Bank’s Q1 profit rises 23% at ₹406 crore

Canara Bank has posted a 23.45 per cent rise in profit for first quarter (Q1) of the 2020-21 fiscal at ₹406.24 crore as against ₹329.07 crore posted

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South India Bank gets RBI nod for setting up non-financial subsidiary

South Indian Bank (SIB) on Wednesday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has accorded in-principle approval for setting up a wholly owned non-financi

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Extension of moratorium and restructuring of loan could pose risk to lenders: ICRA

Extension of moratorium and one-time restructuring of loan could pose challenges to lenders, and also impact their financial stability if the quantum is large, rating agency Icra said in a report on Wednesday.

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Forensic audit of Reliance Home Finance proved there was diversion of funds: PNB source

“The account was declared fraud based on the forensic audit. At a time when capital is so scarce, why should I declare an account fraud for no reason. It is based on facts and figures,” the PNB official said.

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Banks seek bids for resolution of two companies of Anil Ambani

Resolution process kickstarts for Reliance Commercial Finance and Reliance Home Finance

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IDBI Bank launches specialised gold loan branches

Our Bureau IDBI Bank has launched four specialised gold loan branches “IDBI Swarna Kalash” by remodelling its existing branches at Neelamangalam and S

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Sequoia Capital strengthens India team with 3 new appointments

Sequoia Capital strengthens its India team, as it roped in Gayatri Vasudeva Yadav as Chief Marketing Officer and Ajey Gore as Operating Partner- Techn

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Promoter Analjit Singh sells minor stake in Max Financial Services

Singh sells the stake for about ₹350 crore

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Bajaj Allianz General Insurance launches premium instalment facility for health insurance product

Facility provided to make health insurance more affordable

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PFS reports 70 per cent rise in Q1 net profit to ₹26.56 cr

PTC India Financial Services (PFS) on Tuesday reported 69.8 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to ₹26.56 crore for the first quarter ended J

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Credit growth in MSME segment faces severe contraction despite ‘Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme’

While the credit growth in other sectors such as agriculture, services, and personal loans were slow yet positive, the credit offtake in the MSME sector saw a severe on-year contraction of 12.7 per cent in June 2020.

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Axis Bank launches Rs 10,000 crore QIP

Private lender Axis Bank on Tuesday evening launched a Rs 10,000-crore (about $1.3-billion) fund-raising offer, through the qualified institutional placement (QIP) route.

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Worst seems over, economy recovering: Government

India is well on the path to recovery from a trough in April, supported by proactive government and central bank policies, a finance ministry report said on Tuesday but cautioned that the increase in Covid-19 cases and subsequent intermittent lockdowns make the recovery prospects fragile and call for constant and dynamic monitoring. The worst seems to be over, said the report.

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‘Can create a middle class in rural India too’

Aditya Puri, the founder CEO of HDFC Bank, will hand over the reins to his colleague Sashidhar (Sashi) Jagdishan in October. In an interview, Puri speaks of what he sees as the way forward.

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India Post Payments Bank to levy SMS alert charges every quarter

Effective August 1, customers will have to pay ₹11.80 as SMS charges per quarter

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DCB Bank launches virtual video booth for KYC

Aims at contactless onboarding of new customers

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Digital payments shoot through the roof, but fintech investments don’t paint a pretty picture

Comparatively, ed-tech ($164.95 million), media and entertainment ($53.90 million) grabbed more funding, says data from Tracxn

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RBI must allow one-time re-structuring of loans to avoid controversy over moratorium on term loans

As industry leaders clamour for extension and banks oppose it just as vehemently, the question of further extension of moratorium has become highly contentious.

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Can create another middle-class in rural, says HDFC Bank founder CEO Aditya Puri

The founder CEO of HDFC Bank, will hand over the reins to his colleague Sashidhar (Sashi) Jagdishan in October

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PNB gets shareholders’ nod for raising up to ₹7,000 cr

State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Tuesday said its shareholders have approved a proposal to raise up to ₹7,000 crore through share sale to en

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Banks may have to increase provisions on security receipts held against NPAs sold to ARCs

Data from FY20 annual reports suggest that many banks carry provisions at about 20 to 30 per cent of the book value of SRs

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HDFC Bank: Sashidhar Jagdishan to succeed Aditya Puri as CEO

Jagdishan was recently anointed the bank’s ‘change agent’ in what was seen as a thinly-concealed nod from Aditya Puri to his preferred successor.

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IRDAI permits life insurers to issue policies electronically amid Covid pandemic

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) issued a circular exempting the life insurance companies from the requirement of issuing policy document and copy of proposal form in physical form, subject to certain conditions.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

PFRDA to finalise names of new central record-keeping agencies by mid-Sept

Pension regulator PFRDA hopes to finalise, by mid-September, the names of new Central Record Keeping Agency (CRAs) that will be allowed to operate in

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Q1 securitisation volumes plummet on Covid disruptions: ICRA

Securitisation volumes in the country declined substantially in Q1 (April-June) FY2021 to about ₹7,500 crore from about ₹50,300 crore in year ago quar

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CAG wants to look into recap of public sector banks by FinMin

Govt auditor seeks to check if any jugglery has happened & if banks are using funds well

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Covid: Footfalls at bank branches rising by the day

Why step into a bank branch when most of the services can be availed using a mobile app or internet banking service? Yet, people queue up at the bran

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ECLGS: Loans sanctioned cross ₹1.38 lakh crore

In what could be music to the ears of policymakers, the disbursements under the ₹3-lakh crore 100 per cent Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECL

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US-based DFC backs IndusInd Bank's loan to Aviom India Housing Finance

India's micro-housing sector has got a boost with US-based Development Finance Corporation (DFC) taking exposure in Delhi-based startup Aviom India Housing Finance.

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Sashidhar Jagdishan to be next MD and CEO of HDFC Bank

In a change of guard at the country’s largest private sector lender, the Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Sashidhar Jagdishan as

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Dhanlaxmi Bank net profit hit on Covid provisions

The Covid provisions and moratorium on loans has hit the net profit of Kerala-based Dhanlaxmi Bank in Q1 of FY21 at ₹6.09 crore as against ₹19.84 cror

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Multibagger Securities Research & Advisory: Your Most Preferred Stock Market Expert and Advisor

“Our vision is to become industry leader in equity research and advisory.” - Manish Goyal, CEO Investment has always been a preferred medium of multiplying ...

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SBI Card: Ashwini Kumar Tewari assumes charge as MD & CEO

SBI Cards & Payment Services (SBI Card), the country's second largest credit card issuer, on Tuesday said that Ashwini Kumar Tewari has taken ove

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Ashwini Kumar Tewari assumes charge as MD & CEO of SBI Card

SBI Card, the country's second largest credit card issuer, on Tuesday said Ashwini Kumar Tewari has taken over as its new managing director and chief executive officer, effective August 1. Tewari has taken over the charge from Hardayal Prasad who retired on July 31, 2020.

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Multiply your wealth with compounding

Compound interest is one of the most important concepts to understand when managing your finances. It is the simplest yet the most powerful concept and has a...

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Modi govt’s guarantee-free loans for MSMEs: These PSU banks offer maximum credit to small businesses

State Bank of India (SBI) has recorded the maximum cumulative sanctions and disbursements of Rs 21,027 crore and Rs 15,112 crore respectively.

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Who is Sashidhar Jagdishan, new MD and CEO, HDFC Bank?

With the bank for nearly 25 years, he has played a critical role in supporting the growth trajectory of the lender

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Nifty call: Buy on dips with a fixed stop-loss at 10,990

Taking positive cues from global markets, the domestic equity benchmark indices – Sensex and the Nifty 50 – started the session in green with a gap-

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RBI approves Sashidhar Jagdishan as next HDFC Bank CEO

The Reserve Bank has confirmed the name of Sashidhar Jagdishan to succeed Aditya Puri as the chief executive and managing director of HDFC Bank, two sources said on Tuesday.

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Vehicle sales will be over 50% down this year, says Shriram Transport Finance MD & CEO

The vehicle finance biz veteran of 3 decades sees business returning to pre-lockdown levels by September; next year to be bumper

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Sashidhar Jagdishan to take over as MD and CEO of HDFC Bank

Will replace Aditya Puri who retires on October 26

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HDFC Bank’s new CEO found: RBI approves Shashidhar Jagdishan to succeed Aditya Puri – report

This development will lift the curtain on who will be leading India's largest private sector lender after Aditya Puri.

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Rupee likely to decline

The rupee (INR), which lost quarter per cent versus the dollar (USD) on Monday, began the session on Tuesday on a weak foot. It opened at 75.15 agai

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Covid-induced loan moratorium should not be extended: Ujjivan SFB

Most borrowers are returning to their livelihoods, says Nitin Chugh, MD & CEO, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

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RBI said to have approved Sashi Jagdishan as Aditya Puri’s successor at HDFC Bank: Sources

In August last year the bank had reshuffled the role of its top management personnel and named Sashi Jagdishan as a “change agent” and made him the head of all important portfolios of the bank. This was seen as a signal that he might well be the candidate to succeed Puri if the board chooses an internal candidate.

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Monday, August 3, 2020

Mudra loan disbursals not down with Covid

Small businesses get ₹40,473-cr loans in first four months of FY21

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UPI transactions hit a new high of 149 crore in July with transaction value reaching Rs 2.91 lakh crore

During the April-July period of 2020-21, the cumulative transactions on UPI reached 631 crore. The value transacted stood at Rs 6.31 lakh crore.

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UPI transactions hit an all-time high of 149 crore in July

In fiscal year 2019-20, the number of UPI transactions was 1,252 crore (12.52 billion), while the value of payments was Rs 21.32 lakh crore.

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Indian banks’ digital transformation journey has just begun, say experts

The banking industry’s digital journey is now becoming cognitive, driven mainly by the maturity of Artificial Intelligence (AI). And these when applie

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Moody’s upgrades YES Bank’s ratings, changes outlook to stable

In some reprieve to troubled private sector lender YES Bank, global rating agency Moody’s upgraded its ratings to B3 and gave it a stable outlook afte

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Economists at State Bank of India pitch for loan recasts in select sectors

They said the moratorium data is not "significantly perturbing" but hit out against the "spate of unplanned and unintelligent lockdown mania" in many pockets. "It is imperative that restructuring of loan accounts in select sectors is used as a policy option after August 31, to mitigate stress," the SBI economists said in a report.

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SBI economists pitch for loan recasts in select sectors

There is a growing list of voices demanding loan restructuring given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on economic activities.

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Covid relief spurs PMJDY accounts past 40-crore mark

Issues of account dormancy and patchy last mile delivery, however, continue

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PNB MetLife broadens product portfolio with three new products

PNB MetLife Insurance has expanded its portfolio with three new products for different financial needs--PNB MetLife Guaranteed Future Plan; Mera Medic

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Bank of India Q1 profit surges 3.5 times to ₹844 crore

Bank of India (BoI) reported close to 3.5 times jump in standalone net profit at ₹844 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2020 against ₹243 cror

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For developers, one-time loan restructuring better option than EMI moratorium

Borrowers, be the homebuyers or real estate developers, reeling under monetary pressure brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and those who availed the

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IFSCA sets up panel to suggest ways for development of international retail business

International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) on Monday announced setting up an expert committee suggest ways for the development of int

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Statewide bank strike in Tamil Nadu on August 20

Staff federation alleges hardships due to Covid-19, such as commute to work and rising risk of infection

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Bank accounts opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana crosses 40-crore mark

The achievement comes just ahead of the sixth anniversary of PMJDY launch. The scheme was launched on August 28, 2014 with an aim to provide universal access to banking facilities to the people in the country.

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Bandhan Financial Holdings cuts stake in Bandhan Bank, raises ₹10,600 crore

Move will help founder and CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh pare his stake to 40 per cent from 60.95 per cent

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Bank of India Q1 profit surges 3.5 times to ₹844 crore

Loan-loss provision falls to ₹767 crore; other income rises to ₹1,707 crore

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Bandhan promoters to sell 21% for $1.4bn in block deals

Bandhan Financial Services, the main promoter of Bandhan Bank, has mandated four brokers to jointly sell nearly 21% in the bank, or about 34 crore shares, through block deals on Monday.

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HSBC warns of $13 billion in loan losses

First half performance hit by pandemic, falling interest rates and increased geopolitical risk

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Code for Responsible Lending plans additional parameters for tighter risk management

The microfinance sector may see fall in collections once the moratorium facility comes to an end

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At Rs 6 lakh crore, banks’ fresh fixed deposits in Q1 double from last year

An increase in FDs is an indication that investors expect interest rates to come down further. It is also reflective of risk-aversion. From the deposit numbers of the large banks that have declared their results so far, it is seen that the share of FDs is either rising or is steady.

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PMC Bank depositors seek views of RBI ex-Guv Urjit Patel, his deputy Viral Acharya

PMC depositors have sought the views of RBI ex-Guv Urjit Patel and his deputy Viral Acharya on several issues, including monetisation of the attached assets and merger with large private banks.

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At Rs 6 lakh crore, banks’ fresh FDs in Q1 double from last year

Banks have seen money in fixed deposits (FDs) increase by Rs 6.1 lakh crore during the period April to July 3. This is more than twice the Rs 3 lakh crore of FDs added by banks during the same period in the previous financial year.

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Bankers express concern over RBI governance paper, feel it could have adverse effects

The Indian Banks' Association (IBA) made a representation to the RBI after deliberations among public sector, private sector and foreign lenders last month, CEO Sunil Mehta said. The central bank has taken cognisance of the group's suggestions and is seemingly open to dialogue.

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Sunday, August 2, 2020

Monetary Policy: Will RBI try to rein in inflation or boost growth?

As they meet from August 4-6 to take a call on policy rates, the six members of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be torn between the nee

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Bandhan Bank set to raise up to Rs 10,500 cr, cut promoter holding

Bandhan Financial Holdings, a promoter group entity, will sell close to a 20% stake in the deal, according to the terms of the transaction seen by ET.

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Making efforts to cut bad loans to come out of PCA framework: Indian Overseas Bank

The Chennai-based lender had returned to black, registering a net profit of Rs 144 crore in the January-March quarter of the fiscal ended March 2020, after a hiatus of 18 quarters.

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Surge in digital payments continues in July as consumers stay at home

Record high in UPI, IMPS and Bharat BillPay transactions

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Insurance intermediaries now to do business in all Special Economic Zones

Domestic and foreign insurance intermediaries can now set up shops in all Special Economic Zones (SEZs).“For the purpose of regulating and promoting t

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Demand for a five-day week still relevant, say bank officers’ unions

Bank officers’ associations will continue discussions on the proposal for a five-day week even as there has been an agreement on the wage revision bet

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Private equity investment in warehousing segment falls 92 pc in January-June: Report

Investment and leasing activity are likely to remain muted over the next year due to slower decision-making by investors because of the pandemic, but the long-term outlook for the segment remains promising, Colliers International said in a report.

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AIIB in discussion with India for financing of ambitious USD 8-billion health infrastructure scheme

"The Government of India has discussed about its ambitious scheme of strengthening the health infrastructure. It entails building health infrastructure in every district including upgrading of testing facilities with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)," AIIB Vice President D J Pandian told in an interview.

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SN Rajeswari appointed as Oriental Insurance CMD

The Centre has appointed S.N.Rajeswari as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Oriental Insurance Company Ltd, a state owned general insurer.Prior to

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Focus on inflation over growth at next policy review meet: Viral Acharya to RBI

The former RBI Deputy Governor also reiterated the demand for re-privatisation of the state-run lenders

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Bank privatisation: IDBI Bank stake sale in FY21, no call yet on other PSBs

The central bank also reportedly made a pitch for the government to pare down its stake in certain state-run banks to 26%.

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