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Govt extends M R Kumar's term as LIC chairman till March 13, 2022

Kumar's term as LIC chairman was supposed to end on June 30, 2021, but the center has extended his term by almost nine more months till March 13, 2022.

RBI owns more of its benchmark 10-year bond than yield-managing BOJ

The Reserve Bank of India has lifted its holding of the 5.85% 2030 bond to 545 billion rupees ($7.5 billion) or at least 52% of the total outstanding via Operation Twists.

Markets 'very good', firms should use yields: Axis Bank's Gambhir

Senior executive at lender says companies should access market if they need long-term funding.

Analyst optimism on State Bank of India reaches a 17-year high, shows data

Among 48 analysts who cover the stock, 47 recommend buy and only one has a hold rating - a ratio of 98 per cent that's the highest since June 2004, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

RBI asks banks not to destroy CCTV recordings of demonetisation period

Banks advised to preserve CCTV footage from branches, currency chests between Nov 6, 2016 to Dec 30, 2016 until further notice

DHFL: 63 moons to challenge NCLT's approval for Piramal's resolution plan

63 moons believes that the resolution plan is against interest of all DHFL's creditors, including NCD holders

Forex volatility falls to pre-pandemic lows as traders wait it out

The Deutsche Bank Currency Volatility Index hit its lowest since February last year.

SBI union, others urge RBI to scrap digital payments plan: letter

The letter urged the central bank to scrap the «whole process of NUE licensing»

State-owned banks getting ready for privatisation may come out with VRS

VRS is not forced exit but option for those who would like to take early retirement

Rupee falls by 9 paise to 72.89 against US dollar amid weakness in equities

The rupee depreciated by 9 paise to end at 72.89 against the US dollar on Tuesday, tracking a strong dollar overseas and subdued sentiment in the domestic equities. However, a fall in crude oil prices restricted the rupee's fall, forex traders said. At the

ICICI Bank says mobile app has 2 million customers from other banks

The bank opened its banking platform to all in December 2020.

Carlyle-led investment plan in PNB Housing unfair to stakeholders: SES

Governance watchdog recommends shareholders vote against the PNB Housing's board resolution approving preferential allotment.

Banks offering higher interest rates on FDs to encourage Covid vaccination

In a bid to encourage more COVID-19 vaccination, some state-owned lenders have announced higher interest rates on deposits, but for a limited period. City-based UCO Bank said it is offering 30 basis points or 0.30 per cent higher rate on fixed deposits o

Reserve Bank imposes penalty on Bank of India, PNB totalling Rs 6 crore

The RBI on Monday imposed penalty aggregating to Rs 6 crore on Bank of India and Punjab National Bank for contravention of norms

Lenders can realise Rs 55,000-60,000 crore from IBC cases in FY22

Large housing finance company resolution seen as key drive; second wave could cause delays and increase haircuts

Creditors may realise Rs 55,000-60,000 cr through IBC in FY22: Report

The agency believes that there have been some positive outcomes from the presence of the IBC despite the delays that are becoming common.

NCLT approves Piramal Group's resolution plan for bankrupt financier DHFL

Piramal's plan offers to pay Rs 37,250 crore, with upfront cash of Rs 12,700 crore.

HSBC names company veteran Hitendra Dave as CEO of India business

Hitendra Dave is a member of Reserve Bank of India advisory committees.

Why Bitcoin's wild ride bodes well for the future of digital cash

Digital cash with in-built, self-executing software code will alter the future of money in a way that cryptocurrencies never could

PNB to transfer bad loans worth Rs 8,000 crore to NARCL

In current quarter, the bank expects substantial recovery from DHFL, although there are some issues lingering in NCLAT, its MD said

Personal loan growth boosted credit outflow in April: HDFC Securities

Growth in agricultural credit continued to accelerate

As India's forex reserves cross $600 bln, liquidity gush to fuel equities

Experts say there's liquidity in the system.

Monetary policy: RBI keeps rates unchanged, cuts growth forecast

Repo rate stays at 4%, stance accommodative; Central bank to buy Rs 1.2 trillion of bonds in Q2

Monetary policy: RBI to buy Rs 1.2 trillion in G-SAP for Sept quarter

The move impacted the sentiment a little bit and the 10-year bond yields rose 3 basis points from their previous close of 5.99 per cent

Monetary policy: Inflation trend not persistent at this time, says RBI

On petrol and diesel prices, coordinated action by the states and the Centre is needed, says Governor Das

State Bank of India's domestic advances growth rebounds to 5.67% in FY21

SBI said that despite the ongoing pandemic, its business growth remained robust in the financial year ended March 2021

PNB posts Rs 586 crore profit in Q4; NII jumps over 48% to Rs 6,937 crore

Sequentially, the net profit has increased 16 per cent from Rs 506 core posted in the October-December quarter

Tax dept issues refunds worth Rs 26,276 cr in 2 months of FY22

The income tax department on Thursday said it has issued Rs 26,276 crore refunds to more than 15.47 lakh taxpayers in two months of the current fiscal.

Forex reserves surge $5.27 bn to lifetime high of $598.16 bn: RBI data

In the previous week ended May 21, 2021, the reserves had increased by $2.865 billion to $592.894 billion

Banks, NBFCs need to augment their capital, says RBI Governor Das

The RBI on Friday left the repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent

Rupee settles 8 paise lower at 72.99 against US dollar amid RBI policy move

The rupee fell 8 paise to close at 72.99 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, with forex market participants weighing RBI policy measures aimed at mitigating the COVID-19 impact on the economy. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to leav

Major concerns about crypto currencies conveyed to govt: RBI governor

This comes after RBI's circular earlier this week that clarified banks can no longer cite its circular on crypto for not offering such products to customers

RBI policy: From August 1, your salary can be credited on weekends too

NACH to be available on all days of week from August 1, says RBI

RBI policy: No explicit time frame for continuation of accommodative stance

The monetary policy stance is expected to remain accommodative for most of 2021, until a dramatic improvement in vaccine coverage quells uncertainty regarding the growth outlook

NACH to be available on all days of week from August 1, says RBI

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Friday said National Automated Clearing House (NACH) will be available on all days of the week, effective August 1, 2021

RBI creates liquidity window of Rs 15,000 crore to help hotels, tourism

Relief meant for 'contact-intensive sectors' that have been pulled down due to coronavirus

Growth it shall be: RBI's future stance for the economy very clear now

Monetary policy committee's decisions show there is slim chance of repo rate being increased in near future

RBI Monetary policy LIVE: Rates unchanged; FY22 GDP forecast cut to 9.5%

RBI Monetary policy LIVE updates: Governor Shaktikanta Das announced decisions on key rates after the MPC concluded its three-day meeting today. Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates

Rupee depreciattes 16 paise to 73.07 against US dollar in early trade

The Indian rupee slumped 16 paise to 73.07 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday after the Reserve Bank kept policy rates unchanged for the sixth time in a row
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