Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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HDFC and Axis Bank were the only two lenders that had provided term loans to RCap, according to the company's annual report for the financial year March 31, 2021.

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Large institutional investors, including LIC and Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), collectively own about ₹6,000 crore of RCap bonds. They are also expected to report considerable recoveries.

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HDFC, Axis Bank sold Reliance Capital debt facilities to ACRE

HDFC and Axis Bank were the only two lenders that had provided term loans to RCap, according to the company's annual report for the financial year March 31, 2021.

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Only half recovery likely for Reliance Capital bondholders

Large institutional investors, including LIC and Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), collectively own about ₹6,000 crore of RCap bonds. They are also expected to report considerable recoveries.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/only-half-recovery-likely-for-reliance-capital-bondholders/articleshow/88019095.cms

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The Indian crypto asset industry has witnessed exponential growth over the last five years. An estimated 15 million crypto-asset holders have put in Rs 660 crore in these crypto asset holdings.

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Non-food bank credit grows at 6.9% in Oct: RBI data

Advances to micro and small industries accelerated to 11.9 % in October 2021 from 0.7 % a year ago. Credit growth to large industries stood at 0.5 % in October 2021 as compared to a contraction of 1.8 % a year ago, the data showed. Slowdown in credit growth of services continued, as it decelerated to 2.9 % in October from 8.6 % a year ago.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/non-food-bank-credit-grows-at-6-9-in-oct-rbi-data/articleshow/88010198.cms

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Advances to micro and small industries accelerated to 11.9 % in October 2021 from 0.7 % a year ago. Credit growth to large industries stood at 0.5 % in October 2021 as compared to a contraction of 1.8 % a year ago, the data showed. Slowdown in credit growth of services continued, as it decelerated to 2.9 % in October from 8.6 % a year ago.

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Rs 26,697 cr lying in dormant accounts of banks: FM Sitharaman

As per information received from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as on December 31, 2020, the total number of such accounts in Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) was 8,13,34,849 and the amount of deposits in such accounts was Rs 24,356 crore, Sitharaman said in a reply.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/rs-26697-cr-lying-in-dormant-accounts-of-banks-fm-sitharaman/articleshow/88005813.cms

Dynamic asset allocation products and their importance

From data experience, liquidity criteria and tax point of view we have observed that debt and equity are the best investment opportunities for asset allocation which successfully covers all required aspects of investments.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/dynamic-asset-allocation-products-and-their-importance/articleshow/88002264.cms

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As per information received from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as on December 31, 2020, the total number of such accounts in Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) was 8,13,34,849 and the amount of deposits in such accounts was Rs 24,356 crore, Sitharaman said in a reply.

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From data experience, liquidity criteria and tax point of view we have observed that debt and equity are the best investment opportunities for asset allocation which successfully covers all required aspects of investments.

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India could be the third-largest economy in the next decade; MFs may be one of the major beneficiaries

Branch Network plays an important role in reaching out to the masses for investments. Where there is a branch whether it’s a category B town, village panchayat, tehsil, gram panchayat the branch is playing its part in promoting the “Mutual Funds Sahi Hai concept”.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/india-could-be-the-third-largest-economy-in-the-next-decade-mfs-may-be-one-of-the-major-beneficiaries/articleshow/88001813.cms

Three things banks need to keep in mind before leading a digital transformation

Fintechs are promoting a vision of a world without banks. Blockchains and cryptocurrencies have taken over paper money or credit cards. In short, fintechs are facilitating a fast, seamless, immersive, cross-channel digital experience that customers have always wanted. It is satisfying their needs and bringing to them so much more that they can anticipate.

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Branch Network plays an important role in reaching out to the masses for investments. Where there is a branch whether it’s a category B town, village panchayat, tehsil, gram panchayat the branch is playing its part in promoting the “Mutual Funds Sahi Hai concept”.

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Fintechs are promoting a vision of a world without banks. Blockchains and cryptocurrencies have taken over paper money or credit cards. In short, fintechs are facilitating a fast, seamless, immersive, cross-channel digital experience that customers have always wanted. It is satisfying their needs and bringing to them so much more that they can anticipate.

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Outlook for Indian banks is stable, says Moody's

“Pickup in activity levels will drive credit growth, with positive effects to asset risks,” the global rating company said in a report on banks in the emerging market.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/outlook-for-indian-banks-is-stable-says-moodys/articleshow/87998743.cms

Monday, November 29, 2021

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“Pickup in activity levels will drive credit growth, with positive effects to asset risks,” the global rating company said in a report on banks in the emerging market.

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The unraveling of Reliance Capital shows why RBI hates big business in banking

The unraveling of Reliance Capital Ltd. shows why the Reserve Bank of India remains reluctant to allow big business groups into mom-and-pop banking, despite facing huge pressure to allow a wave of corporate capital into the industry and reignite credit growth. The financiers’ potential to do harm is lethal even without access to insured deposits.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/the-unraveling-of-reliance-capital-shows-why-rbi-hates-big-business-in-banking/articleshow/87996866.cms

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The unraveling of Reliance Capital Ltd. shows why the Reserve Bank of India remains reluctant to allow big business groups into mom-and-pop banking, despite facing huge pressure to allow a wave of corporate capital into the industry and reignite credit growth. The financiers’ potential to do harm is lethal even without access to insured deposits.

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Nivesh forays into insurance space with Samavesh

The insurance platform will cater to both urban and rural customers and will be a pan-India initiative, offering all kinds of insurance products in the market.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/insure/nivesh-forays-into-insurance-space-with-samavesh/articleshow/87994684.cms

Industry bodies urge RBI to scrap daily loan asset classification norm

In their letter to the RBI the industry bodies have argued that the strict day-to-day payments based classification would be hard to implement for the borrowers serviced by them as their cash flows and supplies are haphazard. These borrowers make lump sum payments.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/industry-bodies-urge-rbi-to-scrap-daily-loan-asset-classification-norm/articleshow/87994461.cms

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The insurance platform will cater to both urban and rural customers and will be a pan-India initiative, offering all kinds of insurance products in the market.

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In their letter to the RBI the industry bodies have argued that the strict day-to-day payments based classification would be hard to implement for the borrowers serviced by them as their cash flows and supplies are haphazard. These borrowers make lump sum payments.

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GST on notice pay, group insurance, phone bill: AAR

This tax complication comes at a time when top companies are complaining of high attrition. The ruling in the case of Bharat Oman Refineries is set to result in scrutiny by the tax department in the coming months as there's already confusion over the issue.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/gst-on-notice-pay-group-insurance-phone-bill-aar/articleshow/87994005.cms

CAG flags treatment of bank recap expenditure in FY18-19

According to CAG, the finance ministry had stated that bank recapitalisation was not fiscally neutral but cash neutral, as issue of securities would get reflected in the total government debt and coupon payments for the special securities when made would be reflected in the deficit of the relevant year.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/cag-flags-treatment-of-bank-recap-expenditure-in-fy18-19/articleshow/87993976.cms

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This tax complication comes at a time when top companies are complaining of high attrition. The ruling in the case of Bharat Oman Refineries is set to result in scrutiny by the tax department in the coming months as there's already confusion over the issue.

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According to CAG, the finance ministry had stated that bank recapitalisation was not fiscally neutral but cash neutral, as issue of securities would get reflected in the total government debt and coupon payments for the special securities when made would be reflected in the deficit of the relevant year.

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"The RBI inspection revealed non-compliance with rules on classification of an account as red flag account despite presence of early warning signals and also failure to disclose provisioning for Security Receipts (SRs) in its Annual Report," read the circular.

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Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamitha , located in Surya's Loka Sabha constituency Bengaluru South, received a total of Rs 753.61 crore as deposit insurance from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) towards 21,983 claims, he said.

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Impact of the new RBI norms on unsecured loans NPA is expected to be in the range of 1.5-3.0%, for MSME finance it is expected to be in the range of 1.0-3.0% and 1.0-2.0% for vehicle finance. The impact is expected to be muted for Home loans NPA and is estimated between 0.25-1.25%m, 0.25-1% for dold loans and 0.25-1.0% for wholesale finance.

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NBFCs AUM likely to grow 8-10% in FY'23: Report

According to a report by Crisil Ratings, retail loans are expected to see reasonably broad-based growth in the current and next fiscals supported by pick-up in demand and consequently underlying sales.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/nbfcs-aum-likely-to-grow-8-10-in-fy23-report/articleshow/87982674.cms

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According to a report by Crisil Ratings, retail loans are expected to see reasonably broad-based growth in the current and next fiscals supported by pick-up in demand and consequently underlying sales.

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LIC gets RBI's approval to increase stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank informed the exchanges on Monday that the Life Insurance Corporation of India has received the Reserve Bank of India's approval to increase its stake in the company up to 9.99%.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/lic-gets-rbis-approval-to-increase-stake-in-kotak-mahindra-bank/articleshow/87977810.cms

Bharat Financial Inclusion top officials resign

Top executives of Bharat Financial Inclusion (BFIL), a fully-owned subsidiary of IndusInd Bank, have resigned from the company last week, the bank said on Monday. The bank said it has appointed an Executive Director and another person to oversee the day-to-day operations of the company.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/bharat-financial-inclusion-top-officials-resign/articleshow/87977231.cms

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Kotak Mahindra Bank informed the exchanges on Monday that the Life Insurance Corporation of India has received the Reserve Bank of India's approval to increase its stake in the company up to 9.99%.

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Top executives of Bharat Financial Inclusion (BFIL), a fully-owned subsidiary of IndusInd Bank, have resigned from the company last week, the bank said on Monday. The bank said it has appointed an Executive Director and another person to oversee the day-to-day operations of the company.

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Bharti AXA Life posts 33% growth in weighted new biz premium in H1FY22

The insurer's asset under management witnessed a strong growth of 28 per cent and has doubled over the past three years.

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The insurer's asset under management witnessed a strong growth of 28 per cent and has doubled over the past three years.

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Sunday, November 28, 2021

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While the RBI must be lauded for its visionary stance of mandating CoFT in the interest of promoting safe and secure digital payments for consumers, there exist implementation challenges, which may bear unintended adverse consequences for consumers and merchants.

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The MF industry is closely regulated and monitored by the regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Regulations put in place by SEBI keep tight reins on the risk profile of investments, concentration of risk in funds, valuation of investments and the compliance of funds with its goals.

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View: Dear RBI, don’t penalise consumers and merchants for non-compliance by other stakeholders

While the RBI must be lauded for its visionary stance of mandating CoFT in the interest of promoting safe and secure digital payments for consumers, there exist implementation challenges, which may bear unintended adverse consequences for consumers and merchants.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/view-dear-rbi-dont-penalise-consumers-and-merchants-for-non-compliance-by-other-stakeholders/articleshow/87975474.cms

SIPs in Debt Funds - Here’s why they are beneficial to investors

The MF industry is closely regulated and monitored by the regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Regulations put in place by SEBI keep tight reins on the risk profile of investments, concentration of risk in funds, valuation of investments and the compliance of funds with its goals.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/sips-in-debt-funds-heres-why-they-are-beneficial-to-investors/articleshow/87975160.cms

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Fedo said that there is a very large and urgent need to simplify and bridge the financing gap between insurance policy coverage and hospitalization expenses. This offering will enhance the value proposition for insurers and banks alike, and more importantly will address the needs of consumers, with empathy.

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Fedo launches “Health Savings Account” in partnership with neo bank Open

Fedo said that there is a very large and urgent need to simplify and bridge the financing gap between insurance policy coverage and hospitalization expenses. This offering will enhance the value proposition for insurers and banks alike, and more importantly will address the needs of consumers, with empathy.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/fedo-launches-health-savings-account-in-partnership-with-neo-bank-open/articleshow/87972110.cms

NBFCs eyeing bank tag face a long wait, tighter regulations

Analysts say NBFCs face their own challenges in terms of the rising cost of funds and higher capital requirements and a bank licence is not on the horizon for the next few years.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/nbfcs-eyeing-bank-tag-face-a-long-wait-tighter-regulations/articleshow/87970785.cms

Crypto exchanges see their new sign-ups dip amid uncertainty

Crypto exchanges have recorded a 15-50% drop in new sign-ups in November so far. They have also posted a dip in their monthly transactions after some investors squared off positions and adopted a “wait and watch” mode.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/new-sign-ups-dry-up-for-cryptocurrency-exchanges-amid-regulatory-confusion/articleshow/87971392.cms

Slice turns unicorn after raising $220 million from Tiger Global, Insight Partners

Post this funding, the Bengaluru-based startup is valued at over $1 billion—a five times increase since its previous funding round six months ago.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/slice-turns-unicorn-after-raising-220-million-from-tiger-global-insight-partners/articleshow/87971317.cms

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Analysts say NBFCs face their own challenges in terms of the rising cost of funds and higher capital requirements and a bank licence is not on the horizon for the next few years.

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Crypto exchanges have recorded a 15-50% drop in new sign-ups in November so far. They have also posted a dip in their monthly transactions after some investors squared off positions and adopted a “wait and watch” mode.

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Post this funding, the Bengaluru-based startup is valued at over $1 billion—a five times increase since its previous funding round six months ago.

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