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Irdai allows insurers to invest in debt instruments of InvITS and REITS

Securities should not be rated below 'AA' under the «approved investment» category. In case the instrument is subsequently downgraded, it will be part of «other investments»

Covid: Bank branches to reduce business hours, offer basic services

IBA mandates 50% attendance for banks, business hours reduced to 10 am-2 pm

SC refuses to stay Telangana HC order on RBI's fraud classification

However, it allowed the parties to file replies and rejoinders and listed the matter on July 13

After Citigroup, South Africa's FirstRand Bank to exit India after 12 years

First Rand India is a licensed financial services provider in India and operates as a «branch» of FirstRand Bank South Africa.

LIC paid Rs 1.34 trn as claims to policyholders in FY21, marking growth

State-owned insurer said it procured 2.1 crore policies in FY21, out of which 46.72 lakh were in March

'Father of banking reforms': Ex-RBI governor M Narasimham passes away at 94

Narasimham also founded the credit planning cell in RBI, which became the monetary policy department

Paytm Payments Bank becomes the largest beneficiary on UPI platform

With 469.84 mn transactions in March it is ahead of the country's largest lender SBI and private lenders such as Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank

A brief look at REPCO, the latest universal bank licence candidate

Repco Bank would approach the private sector for investments. However, it is yet to start such exercise.

RBI constitutes six-member panel headed by former ED to review ARCs

The panel will recommend suitable measures for enabling such entities to meet the growing requirements of the financial sector

Covid-19 surge may hit securitisation in the near term, says Crisil

FY21 volumes below Rs 1 trn as against Rs 1.9 trn in FY20

Troubled by outages, HDFC Bank to use cutting-edge tech across businesses

In the letter to staff, CEO Sashi Jagdishan lists initiatives such as infra scalability, strengthening monitoring its Data Centre, and improving firewalls

HDFC Bank embarks on 'Technology Transformation Agenda': MD tells employees

Having faced multiple episodes of digital banking glitches in the last two years, HDFC Bank has embarked on a 'Technology Transformation Agenda' to provide safe and secure banking services

NBFCs seek extension of MSME restructuring scheme till March 2022

NBFCs have requested the Reserve Bank to extend the one-time restructuring scheme of MSME advances till March 31, 2022, as these players are unable to revive their businesses

Cheque bouncing up in April during second wave of Covid-19: HDFC Bank

Ehile cheque returns in April have risen slightly, it this does not necessarily point to a trend, say bank officials

HDFC Bank Q4 net profit rises 18% YoY to Rs 8,186 crore

The lender's Net Interest Income (NII) --- the difference between interest earned through lending and interest paid to depositors --- saw a 12.6 per cent rise to Rs 17,120 crore

US lawmakers welcome India's move to increase FDI in insurance to 74%

Two influential US lawmakers have applauded the Indian government's move to increase foreign direct investment in the insurance sector

US keeps India, 10 others in the currency practices monitoring list

Other countries named by the Department of Treasury in its quarterly report to Congress, the first under the Biden administration, are Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Mexico

India has been exemplary in publishing forex intervention: US report

It said that like most emerging market currencies, the rupee was buffeted in 2020 by substantial swings in global risk appetite and associated shifts in capital flows

MFIs prepared to deal with disruptions due to rising Covid cases: MFIN CEO

The microfinance sector is unlikely to face major challenges from the second wave of COVID-19 and is well prepared to face any disruption, Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) CEO Alok Misra said.

Citigroup's retreat highlights global banks' struggle in China, India

Increased rivalry from domestic lenders, especially in consumer financing, and competition for top talent contribute to challenges.

Covid-19: MFIs to face asset quality pressures in near term, says report

The microfinance industry is likely to face asset quality pressures in the near term due to the recent surge in COVID-19 infections and localised restrictions, says a report.

SBI refunds charges deducted from basic savings bank deposit accounts

In a statement, SBI said it had stopped recovering charges in BSBD accounts on all digital transactions with effect from September 15

Four entities apply for universal bank, four others for SFB licence

Entity backed by Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal announced its intent for universal bank in Jan 2020

RBI to set up Regulations Review Authority from May 1 for one year

RRA, set up to review/seek suggestions on simplification, ease of implementation of regulations, to be led by M Rajeshwar Rao

With DHFL buy, Piramal Capital to bring retail loan share to 75% from 11%

Another reason it is acquiring Dewan Housing Finance is to reduce its wholesale lending operations

RTGS money transfer facility to be unavailable for 14 hours on Sunday: RBI

The Real Time Gross Settlement (RGTS) service for fund transfers will not be available for 14 hours on April 18, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said.

From best to worst: Rupee tumbles in 2 weeks on Covid, poised for more loss

Police officers at a deserted Marine Drive during a weekend lockdown in Mumbai on April 10

Fewer defaults on EMI payments by consumers in March, shows NACH data

According to the data released by the National Payments Corporation of India, 32.76 per cent of all auto-debit transactions in volume terms failed in March compared to 36.6 per cent in February

Fundraising through public issues more than doubled in fiscal 2021

The Finance Ministry on Wednesday said fundraising through public and rights issues surged 115 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, in 2020-21

Second Covid-19 wave: Curbs beyond a month to hurt biz, says MFIN

Alok Misra, chief executive of MFIN, said recoveries and collections remained above 90 per cent level in March

Fund raising via NCDs drops 29% in FY21 on decline in credit ratings

Fund raising through issuance of debentures dropped 29 per cent to Rs 10,587 crore in 2020-21

Gold price fall not a worry for NBFCs, but banks need to be watchful

The correction in gold prices in recent months is not expected to materially impact the asset quality of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) lending against gold: Crisil

NBFCs well prepared to face second coronavirus impact, says report

With strong capital and on-balance sheet buffers, non-banking financial companies are well prepared to deal with any impact on economic activities due to the second wave of COVID-19, a report said.

Shaktikanta Das meets bank heads to discuss stressed asset outlook

Takes stock of the progress in implementing Covid resolution framework

Remain watchful of evolving situation, push credit flows: RBI Guv to banks

RBI Governor Das asked banks to remain watchful of the evolving situation

Rupee falls below 75 to dollar on massive equity sell off; RBI intervenes

Indian unit was again the worst performer in the region, shedding 0.42% to the dollar. But most other Asian currencies lost too

Systemic risk to stay high for Indian banks amid second Covid surge: S&P

The impact of broader lockdowns on the economy could be substantial, depending on their length and scope, S&P said in a statement

HFCs loan book to grow 8-10% in FY22, stress levels to stay elevated: Icra

While HFCs are expected to regain their profitability and growth trajectory in FY22, rising Covid-19 infections and localised lockdowns remain a concern area

Fall in gold prices may not significantly impact NBFC asset quality: Report

The recent fall in gold prices is unlikely to affect the asset quality of NBFCs lending against gold in a considerable manner: report
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