Thursday, March 31, 2022

Unity Small Finance Bank pays Rs 3,800 crore to 8.5 lakh PMC Bank depositors

“Unity SFB received from DICGC a certified list of erstwhile PMC Bank depositors who are eligible to receive up to Rs5 lakh of their deposits, post banking hours today,” Jaspal Bindra, executive chairman, Centrum Group told ET.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/unity-small-finance-bank-pays-rs-3800-crore-to-8-5-lakh-pmc-bank-depositors/articleshow/90576047.cms

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“Unity SFB received from DICGC a certified list of erstwhile PMC Bank depositors who are eligible to receive up to Rs5 lakh of their deposits, post banking hours today,” Jaspal Bindra, executive chairman, Centrum Group told ET.

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HSBC India will expand its lending to microfinance institutions and non-bank finance companies, with ADB will partially guarantee the loans. About 4 lakh borrowers can be supported through this initiative, HSBC said.

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Citi joins list of foreign banks scaling down India ops with Rs 12,325 cr arm sale to Axis Bank

American banking major Citi has joined a long list of foreign banks that have either exited or cut down on their business presence in India with the sale of its consumer banking business to Axis Bank for Rs 12,325 crore.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/citi-joins-list-of-foreign-banks-scaling-down-india-ops-with-rs-12325-cr-arm-sale-to-axis-bank/articleshow/90558178.cms

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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American banking major Citi has joined a long list of foreign banks that have either exited or cut down on their business presence in India with the sale of its consumer banking business to Axis Bank for Rs 12,325 crore.

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Payment apps are cornering the SME sector. What can India's old-fashioned lenders do?

There are several juggling acts going on here, apart from the millions of small businesspeople reconciling their accounts across the many services that have sprung up as an alternative to cash and plastic.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/payment-apps-are-cornering-the-sme-sector-what-can-indias-old-fashioned-lenders-do/articleshow/90554331.cms

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There are several juggling acts going on here, apart from the millions of small businesspeople reconciling their accounts across the many services that have sprung up as an alternative to cash and plastic.

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SBI exploring new ways to resolve retail loan stress

SBI, which is India's largest lender by assets, had gross non-performing assets of 1,200 billion rupees at the end of December, representing 4.5% of its loan book, of which retail loans accounted for more than 619 billion rupees.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/indias-sbi-exploring-new-ways-to-resolve-retail-loan-stress/articleshow/90550945.cms

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SBI, which is India's largest lender by assets, had gross non-performing assets of 1,200 billion rupees at the end of December, representing 4.5% of its loan book, of which retail loans accounted for more than 619 billion rupees.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Bank of Russia, RBI to ready framework for trade, banking

Since the creation of a rupee-rouble exchange channel is likely to feature in the talks, the team of officials from Moscow may also include representatives from Russia's financial sector.

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Since the creation of a rupee-rouble exchange channel is likely to feature in the talks, the team of officials from Moscow may also include representatives from Russia's financial sector.

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In FY22, borrowings by Bihar, Haryana, Manipur, Sikkim, Telangana and Bengal were higher than the previous fiscal as Telangana, Haryana, Bihar and Bengal saw a revenue deficit in the April-January whereas Sikkim has borrowed more despite a revenue surplus. Odisha has not raised any money from the market at all in FY22, while it had raised Rs 3,000 crore last fiscal.At the final auction of state debt of FY22, 15 states raised Rs 30,900 crore, 24 per cent higher than the amount that had initially been indicated for this week.

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Of the total 347 entities, 248 have been resolved, Kotak said, adding, the group had over 100 entities overseas and of the remaining 101 entities some are defunct and only the government can take a call on them.

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Banking services partially impacted on second day of strike by central trade unions

"As per our reports, in the Southern Grid functioning in Chennai, during our strike yesterday and today, about 6 lakh cheques/instruments worth about Rs 5,000 crore could not be sent for clearance as branches did not function due to the strike," All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) general secretary CH Venkatachalam said.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/banking-services-partially-impacted-on-second-day-of-strike-by-central-trade-unions/articleshow/90511168.cms

Monday, March 28, 2022

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"As per our reports, in the Southern Grid functioning in Chennai, during our strike yesterday and today, about 6 lakh cheques/instruments worth about Rs 5,000 crore could not be sent for clearance as branches did not function due to the strike," All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) general secretary CH Venkatachalam said.

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ELSS funds can acquire returns that are twice or more than a usual savings scheme.

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4 reasons to invest in ELSS funds

ELSS funds can acquire returns that are twice or more than a usual savings scheme.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/4-reasons-to-invest-in-elss-funds/articleshow/90509295.cms

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The Tata Capital Healthcare Fund II (TCHF II) achieved a final closure of its fund with investor commitments of Rs 955 crore or USD 126 million, a statement by Tata Capital said. The offering is a follow-up to the Tata Capital Healthcare Fund I which had raised Rs 411 crore in 2012.

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Tata Capital raises Rs 955 crore to invest in lifesciences, healthcare cos in India

The Tata Capital Healthcare Fund II (TCHF II) achieved a final closure of its fund with investor commitments of Rs 955 crore or USD 126 million, a statement by Tata Capital said. The offering is a follow-up to the Tata Capital Healthcare Fund I which had raised Rs 411 crore in 2012.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/tata-capitals-pe-fund-raises-rs-955-crore-to-be-invested-in-pharma-healthcare-sectors/articleshow/90491942.cms

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"We grew at 32 per cent in the first nine months of this fiscal and close to 40 per cent in the first ten months of the year. So, I expect to close the year with about 35 per cent business growth in new business premium and about 30 per cent growth in total premium. Our total premium should certainly cross Rs 14,000 crore this year," Tahilyani said.

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Tata AIA Life expects total premium income to cross Rs 14,000 cr in FY22, says Naveen Tahilyani, CEO

"We grew at 32 per cent in the first nine months of this fiscal and close to 40 per cent in the first ten months of the year. So, I expect to close the year with about 35 per cent business growth in new business premium and about 30 per cent growth in total premium. Our total premium should certainly cross Rs 14,000 crore this year," Tahilyani said.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/insure/tata-aia-life-expects-total-premium-income-to-cross-rs-14000-cr-in-fy22-says-naveen-tahilyani-ceo/articleshow/90490907.cms

Sunday, March 27, 2022

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Transactions at many public sector banks have been impacted as employees have not reported for duty. Besides, there might be a delay in cheque clearances and government treasury operation might also be affected by the strike.

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Unions' strike partially impacts banking services

Transactions at many public sector banks have been impacted as employees have not reported for duty. Besides, there might be a delay in cheque clearances and government treasury operation might also be affected by the strike.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/unions-strike-partially-impacts-banking-services/articleshow/90487075.cms

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"As the entire economy is coming back on track, we have witnessed an overall growth of around 30 per cent year-on-year across all the segments. The next financial year we are expecting to continue at the same pace, as the market sentiment is positive and the projections are progressive," Swaminathan said.

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The three-day voting opened on March 21 and saw the lenders favouring debt recast as it offers them 99 per cent of their money while unsecured lenders will get back 90 per cent. The new proposal values the company at Rs 5,257 crore and will address Rs 4,910 crore of the IL&FS Group debt.

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Lenders approve IL&FS' debt recast proposal for CNTL

The three-day voting opened on March 21 and saw the lenders favouring debt recast as it offers them 99 per cent of their money while unsecured lenders will get back 90 per cent. The new proposal values the company at Rs 5,257 crore and will address Rs 4,910 crore of the IL&FS Group debt.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/lenders-approve-ilfs-debt-recast-proposal-for-cntl/articleshow/90473539.cms

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The award for 2020-21 was given to the bank upon analysing performance with a 360-degree view on various business parameters with a scoring model, it said, adding, the parameters included growth in deposits, advances, net profit, capital adequacy, credit deposit ratio, quality of assets, profit per employee and return on assets.

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Bank of Maharashtra bags best bank award from Kerala bankers' body

The award for 2020-21 was given to the bank upon analysing performance with a 360-degree view on various business parameters with a scoring model, it said, adding, the parameters included growth in deposits, advances, net profit, capital adequacy, credit deposit ratio, quality of assets, profit per employee and return on assets.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/bank-of-maharashtra-bags-best-bank-award-from-kerala-bankers-body/articleshow/90473391.cms

Saturday, March 26, 2022

SBI services could be impacted after unions call for strike on March 28, 29

The unions are opposing the government's decision to privatise public sector banks, as well as their moves regarding the Banking Laws Amendment Bill 2021.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/sbi-services-could-be-impacted-after-unions-call-for-strike-on-march-28-29/articleshow/90469063.cms

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The unions are opposing the government's decision to privatise public sector banks, as well as their moves regarding the Banking Laws Amendment Bill 2021.

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

IndusInd to sell Future Retail loans to Edelweiss ARC

IndusInd Bank invited offers for the Rs 142 crore secured principal loan given to Kishore Biyani promoted Future Retail and Rs 105 crore principal loan given to Asian Hotel Delhi under the 15:85 basis, the people said.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/indusind-to-sell-future-retail-loans-to-edelweiss-arc/articleshow/90428110.cms

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IndusInd Bank invited offers for the Rs 142 crore secured principal loan given to Kishore Biyani promoted Future Retail and Rs 105 crore principal loan given to Asian Hotel Delhi under the 15:85 basis, the people said.

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Banks to undertake special clearing ops on Mar 31 for closure of govt accounts

All government transactions done by agency banks for financial year 2021-22 must be accounted for within the same financial year.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/banks-to-undertake-special-clearing-ops-on-mar-31-for-closure-of-govt-accounts/articleshow/90427501.cms

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All government transactions done by agency banks for financial year 2021-22 must be accounted for within the same financial year.

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Sebi penalises Axis Bank for violating merchant bankers regulations

The regulator had conducted an examination of the debt capital market operations of Axis Bank during the August 2016 to August 2019 period. It was observed that Axis Bank (noticee) had acted as the merchant banker in respect of 22 public issuances of debt of various companies during the given period.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/sebi-penalises-axis-bank-for-violating-merchant-bankers-regulations/articleshow/90426980.cms

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The regulator had conducted an examination of the debt capital market operations of Axis Bank during the August 2016 to August 2019 period. It was observed that Axis Bank (noticee) had acted as the merchant banker in respect of 22 public issuances of debt of various companies during the given period.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Indian firms in a huddle with auditors, valuers over Russian investments as fiscal end draws near

Companies including Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharmaceuticals, ONGC, BPCL and Indian Oil have investments in Russia. Their income projections have become next to impossible.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/indian-firms-in-a-huddle-with-auditors-valuers-over-russian-investments-as-fiscal-end-draws-near/articleshow/90408637.cms

We have too few banks, need more access to common man: Sanjiv Bajaj

In an interaction with MC Govardhana Rangan and Bodhisatva Ganguli, the younger Bajaj shares his views on subjects as diverse as 'speaking truth to power' to the creation of a business that has grown in lockstep with rising disposable incomes.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/we-have-too-few-banks-need-more-access-to-common-man-sanjiv-bajaj/articleshow/90408525.cms

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Companies including Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharmaceuticals, ONGC, BPCL and Indian Oil have investments in Russia. Their income projections have become next to impossible.

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In an interaction with MC Govardhana Rangan and Bodhisatva Ganguli, the younger Bajaj shares his views on subjects as diverse as 'speaking truth to power' to the creation of a business that has grown in lockstep with rising disposable incomes.

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ICICI Bank partners with Chennai Super Kings for co-branded credit card

“We are delighted to collaborate with CSK to introduce a co-branded credit card, which offers the CSK fans a bouquet of exclusive privileges from the iconic team and distinct banking benefits from ICICI Bank,” Sudipta Roy, Head – Unsecured Assets, ICICI Bank.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/icici-bank-partners-with-chennai-super-kings-for-co-branded-credit-card/articleshow/90398731.cms

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“We are delighted to collaborate with CSK to introduce a co-branded credit card, which offers the CSK fans a bouquet of exclusive privileges from the iconic team and distinct banking benefits from ICICI Bank,” Sudipta Roy, Head – Unsecured Assets, ICICI Bank.

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Kotak, Axis acquire nearly 8% stake each in ONDC

ONDC was incorporated in India on December 30, 2021 and is into creating an open public digital infrastructure to develop and transform the Indian digital commerce ecosystem for both goods and services.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/kotak-axis-acquire-nearly-8-stake-each-in-ondc/articleshow/90394731.cms

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ONDC was incorporated in India on December 30, 2021 and is into creating an open public digital infrastructure to develop and transform the Indian digital commerce ecosystem for both goods and services.

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HDFC Ltd approves highest ever Rs 2 lakh crore home loans in FY22

Last year the lender had processed home loans worth Rs 1.55 lakh crore, registering a year-on-year growth of 30% as demand for homes surged. Low interest rates, stable property prices and state wise stamp duty sops have all aided growth in the housing finance segment.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/hdfc-ltd-approves-highest-ever-rs-2-lakh-crore-home-loans-in-fy22/articleshow/90391730.cms

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Last year the lender had processed home loans worth Rs 1.55 lakh crore, registering a year-on-year growth of 30% as demand for homes surged. Low interest rates, stable property prices and state wise stamp duty sops have all aided growth in the housing finance segment.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

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Among other potential investors, YES Bank has also held discussions with Carlyle and Advent, according to the report.

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Monday, March 21, 2022

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PNB board to consider debt raising plan for FY23 on March 29

​​"The meeting of the board of directors of the company is scheduled on 29 March 2022, to consider and approve the proposal for raising of capital through the issuance of Basel-III compliant additional tier-1 bonds and/or tier-2 bonds or a combination thereof, in one or more tranches for FY2022-23," PNB said in a regulatory filing on Monday.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/pnb-board-to-consider-debt-raising-plan-for-fy23-on-march-29/articleshow/90356871.cms