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Bank of Baroda mulls hiring digital marketing agencies to strengthen brand

Bank of Baroda is looking to hire three digital marketing agencies to strengthen its brand, aiming to be a preferred choice of customers with innovative banking models

Federal Bank gets board nod for Rs 148 cr rights issue subscription

Private sector Federal Bank on Tuesday said its board has cleared Rs 148 crore-capital investment into subsidiary Fedbank Financial Services (FFSL) through a rights issue

NBFCs double-digit growth in Q2, Q3 of FY21 points to resilience: RBI

The profitability of the sector remained stable in the third quarter of FY2020-21.

SBI's main branch in Delhi opens over 13,000 FCRA accounts in eight months

Branch was designated to open FCRA a/cs by MHA last October, has done so for 78 per cent of applicants

Bank NEFT transfers will not be operational coming weekend

If you planning an online money transfer using the banking system between Saturday midnight and Sunday, you are well advised to either cancel or postpone such transfers

SBI to sell three NPA accounts next month for recovery of over Rs 235 cr

The State Bank of India will sell three bad accounts to asset reconstruction companies or other financial institutions next month to recover dues of over Rs 235 crore, according to a sales notice

Reserve Bank of India leaves 10-year bond unsold in auction, rejects bids

The rejection of the bids brought down yields by 2 basis points and the 10-year bond closed at below 6 per cent again, at 5.99 per cent

Reserve Bank of India leaves 10-year bond unsold in auction, rejects bid

The rejection of the bids brought down yields by 2 basis points and the 10-year bond closed at below 6 per cent again, at 5.99 per cent

Forex reserves rises by $1.444 billion to $589.465 billion: RBI data

The country's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.444 billion to $589.465 billion in the week ended May 7, 2021, shows RBI data

DFS Secy urges states to vaccinate bank and insurance staff, provide safety

Debasish Panda says bankers have played a key role in providing services in such difficult times, many have contracted the virus, and some have even lost their lives

PMC depositors allowed to withdraw up to Rs 5 lakh for Covid treatment: RBI

RBI filed a response in Delhi HC, stated that depositors of PMC Bank are already allowed to withdraw up to Rs 5 lakhs on hardship grounds for treatment of terminal illnesses, including Covid treatment

Second Covid wave: Auto-debit payment bounce rate increases again in April

Experts say the rise may continue, given the lockdowns

RBI cancels licence of West Bengal-based United Cooperative Bank

RBI said the bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects

Sponsor investments in IFSC AIFs to come under the automatic route

RBI relaxation to allay round tripping concerns associated with sponsor commitment and shorten fund set-up time in IFSC

RBI tells lenders to re-consider ties with crypto exchanges, traders

The guidance comes as India is crafting a law to ban cryptocurrencies and penalise anyone dealing in them, which would be among the most sweeping crackdowns on the new investing fad in the world

Microfinance institutions want additional relief measures from RBI

In a letter to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, MFI association SaDhan has sought a special liquidity facility of at least Rs 15,000 crore to be provided by all-India financial institutions

G-SAP: Second tranche of bond buying worth Rs 35k cr on May 20, says RBI

The RBI had said on May 5 that it will buy Rs 35,000 crore bonds from the market, including the benchmark 10-year bonds

India's reserves adequacy improved to 18.6 months in December 2020

As at end-March 2021, RBI held 695.31 tonnes of gold--403.01 tonnes overseas with the Bank of England and Bank of International Settlements, and 292.30 tonnes domestically

Reserve Bank announces Rs 35,000 crore G-sec Acquisition Programme

RBI announced the second tranche of Open Market Purchase of Government of India Securities under G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 1.0)

Inflation woes push US stocks to 1-month low; dollar struggle

Investors bet that rising inflation could erode the currency's value

State Bank of India's Padmakumar M Nair named as CEO of proposed bad bank

Prior to his elevation in 2020, he worked as general manager in the SARG from 2017.

Microfinance sector seeks RBI's additional support to combat second wave

The microfinance industry has sought additional support, including an extension of the emergency credit line, from the RBI to combat the challenges arising out of the second COVID-19 wave.

J&K Bank defers board meet on proposed Rs 500 cr-capital infusion from govt

Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) has postponed its board meeting to discuss the proposal of Rs 500 crore capital infusion from the state government. The meeting of the board of directors of the bank scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021 to consider/discuss th

IDBI Bank board to consider proposal to raise equity capital on May 15

The board of IDBI Bank will consider the proposal to raise equity capital through various modes in its meeting on May 15

Top YES Bank investor Bay Tree cuts stake in troubled lender by a third

Bank has cut back lending to companies and tried to win back depositors after being rescued in March 2020,.

RBI modifies norms for undertaking govt business by private banks

The Reserve Bank on Monday came out with modified guidelines that allow sound private sector banks to undertake government business, whether at the Centre or in states. According to the modified norms, scheduled private sector banks, which are not under the

Jose Kattoor named RBI Executive Director with effect from May 4

In charge of Human Resource Mgt Dept, Corporate Strategy and Budget Dept and Rajbhasha

BharatPe plans to disburse Rs 14,000 cr in business loans by March 2023

The fintech company, which is soon expected to become a unicorn, has raised Rs 50 crore in debt from Northern Arc Capital

Former Irdai chairman asks insurers to concentrate on prevention of risk

In the first two quarters after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the insurance industry suffered negative growth. But, it bounced back as soon as the economy opened up post the lockdown

Plea filed with SC seeking moratorium of 6 months on repayment of bank dues

It is not clear yet if the plea has been admitted by the Court, and if so, what further action the RBI could take

Insurance, MF players cut equity investments in Q4; LIC booked profits

Insurance behemoth LIC opted for profit-booking by selling its equity stakes in companies during the March quarter, a report said on Monday

Relief to only postpone financial stress from India's Covid surge: Fitch

There are growing indications that India's latest wave of Covid-19 infections will add to risks among financial institutions by sapping near-term momentum from the economic recovery

RBI relief will only delay stress for financial institutions, says Fitch

Measures would help for 12-24 months but at the expense of delaying the resolution of asset-quality problems, says agency.

Relief to postpone financial stress from India's Covid surge: Fitch

There are growing indications that India's latest wave of Covid-19 infections will add to risks among financial institutions by sapping near-term momentum from the economic recovery

IDFC First Bank planning to make home loans 40% of total portfolio

The bank has started offering prime home loans to employees of top corporates starting at 6.9 per cent

Rupee gains under siege as coronavirus health crisis fuels lockdown fears

Prospect of stricter curbs is threatening to weaken the currency, which is among Asia's top three performers this month

Inflation debate hits emerging markets as Pimco backs economic rebound

Heavyweights including Brazil, China and India will report inflation data this week against a backdrop of quickening growth that's being fueled by months of easy money and fiscal largess

Rupee gains under siege as health crisis fuels Covid-19 lockdown fears

Prospect of stricter curbs is threatening to weaken the currency, which is among Asia's top three performers this month
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