Friday, March 31, 2023

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The bank will set off accumulated losses worth 453.96 billion rupees ($5.52 billion) while reducing its share capital. The plan to do the same had been disclosed by the bank in February 2021 and has now been approved by the NCLT, the bank said in a statement to stock exchanges.

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IFFCO-Tokio crosses Rs 10,000 crore gross written premium in FY23

IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Company was incorporated on in December 2000. It offers retail products like motor, health, travel, home and personal accident insurance and corporate products, including, property, marine and liability insurance.

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IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Company was incorporated on in December 2000. It offers retail products like motor, health, travel, home and personal accident insurance and corporate products, including, property, marine and liability insurance.

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Insurers plan digital payments platform for reinsurance business

According to an executive aware of the developments, a new company will be set up towards this end, where general insurance companies through the GI Council will hold up to 46% stake. "No insurance firm will hold more than 6% stake while the developer company may be offered around 24% stake in the new firm," he said, adding that the process is on to identify all key stakeholders.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/insure/insurers-plan-digital-payments-platform-for-reinsurance-business/articleshow/99124990.cms

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According to an executive aware of the developments, a new company will be set up towards this end, where general insurance companies through the GI Council will hold up to 46% stake. "No insurance firm will hold more than 6% stake while the developer company may be offered around 24% stake in the new firm," he said, adding that the process is on to identify all key stakeholders.

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Axis Bank, Shriram Housing Finance announce partnership for co-lending

This partnership will cater to potential customers who are either new to credit or untapped by larger institutions and build a secured loan book, it said, adding, the collaboration will leverage the tech platform, Yubi to process loans seamlessly as per the co-lending guidelines.

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This partnership will cater to potential customers who are either new to credit or untapped by larger institutions and build a secured loan book, it said, adding, the collaboration will leverage the tech platform, Yubi to process loans seamlessly as per the co-lending guidelines.

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Should your investment planning match your age?

Investment decisions vary at different stages of life. In the 20s, people show more inclination towards risks and explorations, while making short-to mid-term goals like gadgets or vacations. But people should make achievable goals to invest wisely. In the 30s, people's income rises, and they consider long-term goals like a house, retirement, etc.

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Investment decisions vary at different stages of life. In the 20s, people show more inclination towards risks and explorations, while making short-to mid-term goals like gadgets or vacations. But people should make achievable goals to invest wisely. In the 30s, people's income rises, and they consider long-term goals like a house, retirement, etc.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

No charge on normal UPI payment; interchange fee applicable for PPI merchant transactions: NPCI

NPCI has permitted the PPI wallets to be part of interoperable UPI ecosystem and levied 1.1 per cent charge on unified payment interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000 while using PPI.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/no-charge-on-normal-upi-payment-interchange-fee-applicable-for-ppi-merchant-transactions-npci/articleshow/99085164.cms

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NPCI has permitted the PPI wallets to be part of interoperable UPI ecosystem and levied 1.1 per cent charge on unified payment interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000 while using PPI.

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PSU bank stocks deliver up to 96% return in FY23. Will the magic repeat in next fiscal?

In the 12-pack index of all state-run banks, India's largest lender the State Bank of India (SBI) is the worst performer with a minor return of just around 3%. All other stocks in the index have given double-digit returns.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/psu-bank-stocks-deliver-up-to-96-return-in-fy23-will-the-magic-repeat-in-next-fiscal/articleshow/99082642.cms

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In the 12-pack index of all state-run banks, India's largest lender the State Bank of India (SBI) is the worst performer with a minor return of just around 3%. All other stocks in the index have given double-digit returns.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

NK Singh, Summers to steer G20 panel on multilateral banks

Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers and the chairman of India's 15th Finance Commission NK Singh will co-chair the group's deliberations, according to a finance ministry statement. The group, set up during India's G20 presidency, will firm up a roadmap for an "updated" MDB ecosystem for the 21st century, according to the statement.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/nk-singh-summers-to-steer-g20-panel-on-multilateral-banks/articleshow/99070259.cms

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Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers and the chairman of India's 15th Finance Commission NK Singh will co-chair the group's deliberations, according to a finance ministry statement. The group, set up during India's G20 presidency, will firm up a roadmap for an "updated" MDB ecosystem for the 21st century, according to the statement.

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Monday, March 27, 2023

BANKING

A CBDC aims to complement, rather than replace, current forms of money, and "holds a lot of promise by way of ensuring transparency, and low cost of operation," the RBI said in a concept note in October.

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SBI Cards and Axis Bank, the latter fresh with its acquisition of Citi's credit card portfolio, showed improvement in the card market share that stood at 19.8% and 11.7%, respectively, at the end of February. Cards in force market share for HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank marginally declined to 20.8% and 16.5%, respectively, in February.

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SBI Cards outpaces banks in adding new customers in February

SBI Cards and Axis Bank, the latter fresh with its acquisition of Citi's credit card portfolio, showed improvement in the card market share that stood at 19.8% and 11.7%, respectively, at the end of February. Cards in force market share for HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank marginally declined to 20.8% and 16.5%, respectively, in February.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/sbi-cards-outpaces-banks-in-adding-new-customers-in-february/articleshow/99043153.cms

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The department under the finance ministry did not conduct assessment of the capital requirement as per its own standard practice before recapitalisation, as per the Compliance Audit Report No. 1 of 2023 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Union Government (Economic and Service Ministries - Civil) for the year ended March 2021.

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Govt gave Rs 8,800 cr capital to SBI without the lender asking for it in FY18: CAG report

The department under the finance ministry did not conduct assessment of the capital requirement as per its own standard practice before recapitalisation, as per the Compliance Audit Report No. 1 of 2023 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Union Government (Economic and Service Ministries - Civil) for the year ended March 2021.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/govt-gave-rs-8800-cr-capital-to-sbi-without-the-lender-asking-for-it-in-fy18-cag-report/articleshow/99041506.cms

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The Supreme Court on Monday said a borrower must be accorded a hearing before an account is classified as "fraud" and a reasoned order must follow if such an action is taken. The decision classifying the borrower account as fraudulent must be followed by a reasoned order, it said. The verdict came on a plea of the State Bank of India.

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Sunday, March 26, 2023

Reliance Capital lenders fear recovery below liquidation value

Lenders of bankrupt Reliance Capital fear their loan recovery could fall below the liquidation value of `12,500-13,000 crore for the financial services company since both bidders, Hinduja Group and Torrent Investments, are reluctant to improve their offers, bankers dealing with the matter said.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/reliance-capital-lenders-fear-recovery-below-liquidation-value/articleshow/99016843.cms

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Lenders of bankrupt Reliance Capital fear their loan recovery could fall below the liquidation value of `12,500-13,000 crore for the financial services company since both bidders, Hinduja Group and Torrent Investments, are reluctant to improve their offers, bankers dealing with the matter said.

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RCAP resolution plan hits roadblock as bidders upset over another auction plan

The plan of debt-ridden Reliance Capital's lenders to conduct a second round of auction has hit a roadblock, as bidders are apparently not inclined to another round under the insolvency resolution process. The apex court has listed the matter regarding the second auction for a hearing in the month of August.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/rcap-resolution-plan-hits-roadblock-as-bidders-upset-over-another-auction-plan/articleshow/99012984.cms

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The plan of debt-ridden Reliance Capital's lenders to conduct a second round of auction has hit a roadblock, as bidders are apparently not inclined to another round under the insolvency resolution process. The apex court has listed the matter regarding the second auction for a hearing in the month of August.

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

FM Nirmala Sitharaman tells PSBs to flag stress points in business, stay alert

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged state-run banks to remain vigilant, stating that they should review their business models closely to identify stress points. Sitharaman has asked banks to be cautious regarding interest rates, concentration risks, and adverse exposures, and to regularly undertake stress tests.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-tells-psbs-to-flag-stress-points-in-business-stay-alert/articleshow/99004136.cms

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged state-run banks to remain vigilant, stating that they should review their business models closely to identify stress points. Sitharaman has asked banks to be cautious regarding interest rates, concentration risks, and adverse exposures, and to regularly undertake stress tests.

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Friday, March 24, 2023

BANKING

VRL is seeking funds to meet its upcoming debt obligations and has been engaged in talks with banks as well as private funds. VRL has $400 million of dollar bonds due in April and $500 million dollar bonds in May. It has another $1 billion bond maturing in January 2024.

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Torrent Investments won’t participate in second auction for Reliance Capital

The lenders, however, are unlikely to hold a Swiss auction since this would not lead to value maximisation, people in the know said. A closed envelope bid – wherein both parties submit a proposal in a closed envelop – is an alternative option given by the administrator.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/torrent-investments-wont-participate-in-second-auction-for-reliance-capital/articleshow/98979346.cms

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The lenders, however, are unlikely to hold a Swiss auction since this would not lead to value maximisation, people in the know said. A closed envelope bid – wherein both parties submit a proposal in a closed envelop – is an alternative option given by the administrator.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman to meet chiefs of PSU Banks on Saturday

The meeting is going to take stock of the progress made by banks in achieving targets set for the various government schemes, including Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Stand-Up India, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), and emergency credit line guarantee scheme (ECLGS) to help businesses affected by COVID-19, according to sources.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-to-meet-chiefs-of-psu-banks-on-saturday/articleshow/98977775.cms

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The meeting is going to take stock of the progress made by banks in achieving targets set for the various government schemes, including Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Stand-Up India, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), and emergency credit line guarantee scheme (ECLGS) to help businesses affected by COVID-19, according to sources.

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LegalPay has launched LegalPay Max, a pay-later product providing businesses with the option of paying for their legal services in installments. The company stated that legal professionals can benefit from offering diversified payment options, expanding their clientele, and establishing a focus on providing service avenues rather than chasing payments.

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Banks face losses of up to 10% on long-dated G-Secs as yields rise

"As per our analysis, if the losses are fully realised which is unlikely in our view on the held-to-maturity book, the range of impact on net worth could be 2-10% for Indian banks," said Suresh Ganapathy, associate director, Macquarie Capital. "However, this remains a theoretical exercise and unlikely to crystallise."

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/banks-face-losses-of-up-to-10-on-long-dated-g-secs-as-yields-rise/articleshow/98951509.cms

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"As per our analysis, if the losses are fully realised which is unlikely in our view on the held-to-maturity book, the range of impact on net worth could be 2-10% for Indian banks," said Suresh Ganapathy, associate director, Macquarie Capital. "However, this remains a theoretical exercise and unlikely to crystallise."

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CCI clears proposed investment by Qatar Investment Authority in BTS Investment 1 Pte

The proposed transaction relates to the proposed investment by Qatar Investment Authority in BTS1, which is raising capital from various investors for its investment in Viacom18, CCI said. Last year in February, Murdoch and Shankar announced the formation of the firm, Bodhi Tree Systems (BTS) raising up to USD 1.5 billion from QIA.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/cci-clears-proposed-investment-by-qatar-investment-authority-in-bts-investment-1-pte/articleshow/98950248.cms

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The proposed transaction relates to the proposed investment by Qatar Investment Authority in BTS1, which is raising capital from various investors for its investment in Viacom18, CCI said. Last year in February, Murdoch and Shankar announced the formation of the firm, Bodhi Tree Systems (BTS) raising up to USD 1.5 billion from QIA.

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The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) on Thursday recommended the name of Siddhartha Mohanty as the chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

BANKING

Banks want that a restructured MSME account under the Covid package be considered NPA from the latest date and not from the date prior to restructuring. This will give some relief to banks as it would lessen their provisioning burden. This comes after, in certain cases, banks were told to treat such accounts as bad loans starting from when they were restructured and accordingly make provisions.

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Libor switchover for loan disputes & defaults may be a snag for banks

After allegations of manipulation and collusion by big global banks, the end of Libor began in 2017, with 2023 decided as the last year in the transition road. By end-2021 many banks had stopped drawing contracts using Libor and June 2023 was set as the deadline for replacing the guiding rate.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/libor-switchover-for-loan-disputes-defaults-may-be-a-snag-for-banks/articleshow/98922872.cms

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After allegations of manipulation and collusion by big global banks, the end of Libor began in 2017, with 2023 decided as the last year in the transition road. By end-2021 many banks had stopped drawing contracts using Libor and June 2023 was set as the deadline for replacing the guiding rate.

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More banks will fail over next 2 years, says Man Group CEO

"I think we will have significantly more banks that don't exist in 12-24 months," he said, adding that he thought smaller and regional banks in the United States and challenger banks in Britain could be at risk.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/more-banks-will-fail-over-next-2-years-says-man-group-ceo/articleshow/98908446.cms

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"I think we will have significantly more banks that don't exist in 12-24 months," he said, adding that he thought smaller and regional banks in the United States and challenger banks in Britain could be at risk.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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Most crucial decisions we can make in the market is how to allocate our assets across different asset classes.

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Bank fixed deposit (FD) interest rates could go up further, signals RBI

Banks have been increasing fixed deposit or FD rates after a series of rate hikes by the RBI. Now, the central bank has signalled that deposit rates could go up further amid competition between banks for share of deposits.

source https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/bank-fixed-deposit-fd-interest-rates-could-go-up-further-signals-rbi/articleshow/98878406.cms

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"Strong funding profiles, a high savings rate, and government support are among the factors that bolster the financial institutions we rate," the rating agency said.

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This is how global banking crisis can impact India in different ways

India is seen to be relatively sheltered from the shocks of the crisis. It is unlikely to impact India's banking system or its broader macroeconomic stability, unless more banks in the US or Europe fail and the crisis gets pronounced. Yet, analysts and some economists believe indirect impact of the banking crisis might ripple through India's economy and manifest in India's tech sector, markets and startups.

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India is seen to be relatively sheltered from the shocks of the crisis. It is unlikely to impact India's banking system or its broader macroeconomic stability, unless more banks in the US or Europe fail and the crisis gets pronounced. Yet, analysts and some economists believe indirect impact of the banking crisis might ripple through India's economy and manifest in India's tech sector, markets and startups.

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Credit Suisse crisis sends shivers amongst wealthy Indians

Credit Suisse Group AG is likely to make wealthy Indians nervous, as they recall past uncertainty in terms of their business strategies. This year, Citigroup Inc. exited its retail operations in India, transferring all its wealth management business to Axis Bank while in the past decade, Credit Suisse’s new buyer — UBS AG, Morgan Stanley and Macquarie Group Ltd. have exited the country’s private-wealth busines

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