Earlier, the Industry segment had a contribution of 27 per cent in bank credit, which was nearly equal to services and personal loans. The decline can be attributed to increased borrowings by manufacturing firms as the industry recorded a lower than expected rate in comparison to the bank credit.Earlier, the Industry segment had a contribution of 27 per cent in bank credit, which was nearly equal to services and personal loans. The decline can be attributed to increased borrowings by manufacturing firms as the industry recorded a lower than expected rate in comparison to the bank credit.
BoB Cards had 1.57 million credit cards in circulation at the end of October, trailing bigger peers such as HDFC Bank (16.54 million), ICICI (13.53 million) and SBI Card (15.16 million), central bank data showed.
Systematic Investment Plan, abbreviated as SIP, is an easy and hassle free way to invest in mutual funds these days. The term SIP has become so synonymous with mutual fund investments these days that a lot of investors feel SIP and mutual funds are the same.Systematic Investment Plan, abbreviated as SIP, is an easy and hassle free way to invest in mutual funds these days. The term SIP has become so synonymous with mutual fund investments these days that a lot of investors feel SIP and mutual funds are the same.
In terms of total credit cards, HDFC Bank continued to remain the market leader with 16.5 million credit cards, followed by SBI Cards at 15.1 million. ICICI Bank, at 13.5 million, and Axis Bank, at more than 9 million, are other major players in this segment.In terms of total credit cards, HDFC Bank continued to remain the market leader with 16.5 million credit cards, followed by SBI Cards at 15.1 million. ICICI Bank, at 13.5 million, and Axis Bank, at more than 9 million, are other major players in this segment.
According to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), 23,417 applications for initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), having underlying default of ₹7.31 lakh crore, were resolved even before their admission, as on September 31.According to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), 23,417 applications for initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), having underlying default of ₹7.31 lakh crore, were resolved even before their admission, as on September 31.
The rating agency said that distress among retail borrowers since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the non-performing loans (NPLs) within the banking sector, which has led to an increase in the retail NPL portfolios of ARCs. The composition of asset class in the retail security receipts (SRs) issued by asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) has changed with unsecured personal and vehicles loans dominating the issuances in 2022The rating agency said that distress among retail borrowers since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the non-performing loans (NPLs) within the banking sector, which has led to an increase in the retail NPL portfolios of ARCs. The composition of asset class in the retail security receipts (SRs) issued by asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) has changed with unsecured personal and vehicles loans dominating the issuances in 2022
Gold loan is a high-yielding business with several banks and non-banks charging interest rates upwards of 10-15%. For banks, this is increasingly becoming a lucrative segment as cost of funds is around 7% and returns are higher.
The Ahmedabad NCLT is scheduled to hear the matter on a resolution plan on December 7, according to the tribunal's website. Several issues are being heard at the tribunal, potentially delaying the resolution. Axis Bank has filed a petition with the tribunal opposing the distribution of the proceeds from the winning resolution applicant. Axis Bank was the only bank that voted against the resolution plan.The Ahmedabad NCLT is scheduled to hear the matter on a resolution plan on December 7, according to the tribunal's website. Several issues are being heard at the tribunal, potentially delaying the resolution. Axis Bank has filed a petition with the tribunal opposing the distribution of the proceeds from the winning resolution applicant. Axis Bank was the only bank that voted against the resolution plan.
Tax planning is as essential as financial planning. Those looking to save tax by investing in Long Term Equity Fund, they can consider starting a monthly SIP in this tax saver fund.
In October, the government had invited expressions of interest (EoI) for a stake sale, along with the transfer of management control in IDBI Bank. The government, along with the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), will sell 60.72% stake in the lender.In October, the government had invited expressions of interest (EoI) for a stake sale, along with the transfer of management control in IDBI Bank. The government, along with the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), will sell 60.72% stake in the lender.
The government and LIC together hold 94.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. The successful bidder would be required to make an open offer for acquisition of 5.28 per cent public shareholding. Pursuant to the transaction, the government will own 15 per cent stake and LIC 19 per cent shareholding in IDBI Bank, taking their total holding to 34 per cent.The government and LIC together hold 94.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. The successful bidder would be required to make an open offer for acquisition of 5.28 per cent public shareholding. Pursuant to the transaction, the government will own 15 per cent stake and LIC 19 per cent shareholding in IDBI Bank, taking their total holding to 34 per cent.
Japan's Nippon Life, which holds 49 per cent stake in RNLIC, is opposed to the entry of Aditya Birla Sun Life in the race to acquire Reliance Capital's stake in RNLIC. The visit coincides with the deadline for submitting the final binding bids for Reliance Capital and its subsidiaries, including RNLICJapan's Nippon Life, which holds 49 per cent stake in RNLIC, is opposed to the entry of Aditya Birla Sun Life in the race to acquire Reliance Capital's stake in RNLIC. The visit coincides with the deadline for submitting the final binding bids for Reliance Capital and its subsidiaries, including RNLIC
"In the recent quarterly results, the bank's profits are the highest ever. SBI crossed the highest ever profits recorded by any corporate and analysts and broking houses are praising this," Khara said.
Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel asked the Centre to release funds for implementing the old pension scheme for state government employees. He also demanded an increase in royalty for minerals extracted in the state and that different royalties be fixed on different grades of coal and iron ore. Tamil Nadu finance minister P Thiaga Rajan said states cutting across party lines said that centrally sponsored schemes are constraining states' fiscal autonomy since in some schemes states end up contributing large amounts which are more than the Centre's contribution.Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel asked the Centre to release funds for implementing the old pension scheme for state government employees. He also demanded an increase in royalty for minerals extracted in the state and that different royalties be fixed on different grades of coal and iron ore. Tamil Nadu finance minister P Thiaga Rajan said states cutting across party lines said that centrally sponsored schemes are constraining states' fiscal autonomy since in some schemes states end up contributing large amounts which are more than the Centre's contribution.
“On cost of funds the level of impact depends on the extent to which the borrowings are replaced by term deposits,” said Pranav Gundlapalle, senior research analyst, Bernstein. The cost of the liabilities used to replace HDFC Limited's borrowings — would drive a slightly lower cost of borrowings versus while replacing borrowings with term deposits will further lower the cost of funds.“On cost of funds the level of impact depends on the extent to which the borrowings are replaced by term deposits,” said Pranav Gundlapalle, senior research analyst, Bernstein. The cost of the liabilities used to replace HDFC Limited's borrowings — would drive a slightly lower cost of borrowings versus while replacing borrowings with term deposits will further lower the cost of funds.
A five-member Constitution bench comprising justices Abdul S Nazeer, BR Gavai, AS Bopanna, V Ramasubramanian and BV Nagarathna had on October 12 directed the Centre and RBI to file comprehensive affidavits. Defending the move, the Centre in its affidavit last week had told SC that demonetisation was a well-considered decision and part of a drive to eradicate black money.
Top bankers say that cash withdrawal from ATMs slowed down in major cities, as payments through UPI (united payments interface) have clearly taken over. However, ATMs are still very relevant for cash customers in India, especially in the tier-2 to tier-6 towns.
With this Canara Bank now offers an API based digital workflow of Bank guarantees which will eliminate physical issuance, stamping, verification and paper-based record maintenance of Bank Guarantees paving the way to augment integration of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) framework into Business.With this Canara Bank now offers an API based digital workflow of Bank guarantees which will eliminate physical issuance, stamping, verification and paper-based record maintenance of Bank Guarantees paving the way to augment integration of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) framework into Business.
We all have several dreams and goals we wish to fulfil in our lives. Our financial decisions should be based on how and when we aim to achieve these goals.
The draft IRDAI (Expenses of Management of Insurers Transacting General or Health Insurance Business) Regulations, 2022, has proposed the insertion of a single limit of 'Expenses of Management' and additional allowances towards the rural sector and government welfare-oriented schemes; also for expenses towards 'insurtech' and 'insurance awareness'.
"The General and Health Insurers offering health insurance policies can also consider leveraging on the Health Professional Registry for building up the network of doctors/physicians or other healthcare professionals for providing OPD or other healthcare services," Irdai said in a circular."The General and Health Insurers offering health insurance policies can also consider leveraging on the Health Professional Registry for building up the network of doctors/physicians or other healthcare professionals for providing OPD or other healthcare services," Irdai said in a circular.
We hear about kids these days who come as brilliant examples of what we could have achieved at that age if we knew the idea of growing money! We sometimes even regret not having enough financial knowledge.
The Indian capital markets regulator has made it unambiguously clear that funds have to close and liquidate within the specified period even if a predominant number of investors who have contributed to a fund pool give their consent to extend the tenure of the fund.The Indian capital markets regulator has made it unambiguously clear that funds have to close and liquidate within the specified period even if a predominant number of investors who have contributed to a fund pool give their consent to extend the tenure of the fund.
The appellate tribunal will hear the matter further on December 7. Before the appellate tribunal's order, the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had admitted the company under CIRP on November 11, and had appointed Ashutosh Agarwala as the interim resolution professional (IRP) of the company.
"Hiding behind lack of data is not an excuse. There is no reason why the Indian financial system cannot collaborate together on climate risk and measuring financed emissions," Parekh said Monday. Addressing the 21st World Congress of Accountants held in Mumbai, the veteran finance professional said that it would be easier and more economical to collaborate together on sustainability initiatives
