banking and financial services
Moratorium on Yes Bank credit negative, affects timely repayment of bank depositors: Moody's
Fri, Mar 06, 2020
RBI has imposed a moratorium on the capital-starved Yes Bank, capping withdrawals at Rs 50,000 per account and superseded the board of the private sector lender with immediate effect
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Yes Bank's MD Rana Kapoor in talks with Madhu Kapur for truce
Wed, Nov 21, 2018
The confirmation on the speculation comes three months ahead of the January 31, 2019 deadline by which Kapoor is supposed to leave office as per an order of RBI curtailing his tenure. "...Efforts are underway for mutual resolution with Madhu Kapur and family, the Co-promoter of the Bank. This is intended to ensure better support and coordination by the two promoter groups with the Board of Directors of the Bank," the bank said in a late evening statement.
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Chanda Kochhar controversy roils ICICI Bank AGM
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
Chanda Kochhar has been away from office following an enquiry initiated under the retired Supreme Court judge BN Srikrishna late May, but continues to hold onto her position as the managing director & chief executive, was absent at the AGM.
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Money Alert! Cibil data can be "gamed"; check view on income tax returns too
Wed, Sep 12, 2018
The warning by one of the largest private sector lenders comes even as banks, including ICICI Bank itself, and new-age fintechs are increasingly using credit scores issued by companies like Cibil and other online tools to assess creditworthiness of a borrower for quicker turnaround of credit proposals.
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Banks closure: Finance Ministry dismisses rumours, says banking activity will continue
Fri, Aug 31, 2018
A Finance Ministry statement said, "It is hereby clarified that banks will remain open and banking activity will continue unimpeded in the first week of September. Banks will only observe holidays on Sunday, September 2, and second Saturday, September 8."
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SBI account holder? You may lose your money, if you do these 5 things
Wed, Aug 29, 2018
SBI said that it would never seek sensitive information from its account holders like user ID, PIN, password, CVV, OTP, VPA (UPI) etc from you. If anyone asks you about these details, never tell them, otherwise, you will be at loss. This applies even if someone cites the bank's name.
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Berkshire-Paytm deal: Vijay Shekhar Sharma credits one of board members for the pact
Tue, Aug 28, 2018
Berkshire-Paytm deal: Sharma termed it as the most incredible part of this investment deal. On being asked about why did Berkshire choose Paytm, he told the business channel that he cannot comment on how Berkshire chose his company as he was familiar with Berkshire's selection criteria.
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Dena Bank has shifted its focus on recovery of loans: Ramesh Singh, ED, Dena Bank
Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Ramesh S Singh, Executive Director, Dena Bank, in an exclusive interview with Zee Business, said, "in absence of the provision of issuing fresh loans, the bank has shifted its focus on recovery".
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Why Deepak Parekh made massive claim about mutual funds AUM
Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Besides, structural reforms like a formalisation of the Indian economy, financialisation of savings, financial inclusion endeavours, rising share of EPFO funds being allocated to equities, will all play out in strengthening the flows to the mutual fund industry.
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Banks, FIs sign pact to fast track resolution of bad loans under consortium lending
Mon, Jul 23, 2018
Under the pact, which is part of project 'Sashakt', each resolution plan will be submitted by the lead lender to an Overseeing Committee. "The lead lender that is the lender with the highest exposure shall be authorized to formulate the resolution plan, which shall be presented to the lenders for their approval," an official statement said.
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LIC board approves proposal to acquire 51 pct stake in IDBI Bank
Mon, Jul 16, 2018
According to the Economic affairs secretary, using this route rather than LIC directly buying the government’s stake in IDBI Bank will ensure that the latter receives the capital. He reportedly said that an open offer may not be required as the public shareholding in IDBI Bank is merely 5 percent, adding “LIC will go through the process and make the open offer if necessary, but it is not very material.”
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Allahabad Bank mulls reducing stakes in JV, associate cos to trim bad assets
Thu, Jul 12, 2018
Public sector Allahabad Bank today said it is mulling to off-load non-core assets like shareholding in various joint ventures and sell immovable properties to shore up its capital base. In compliance with government directives under PSBs Reform Agenda, the bank has initiated various steps to leve
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Syndicate Bank, OBC, Bank of India raise rates by up to 0.15%
Fri, Jun 08, 2018
The MCLR of six-month tenor will bear interest rate of 8.45 per cent, up 0.10 per cent from current rate of 8.35 per cent. BoI said the enhanced rates would come into effect from June 10, 2018. Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) has raised its lending rates for select tenors by up to 0.15 per cent to be effective from June 11.
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Is Videocon row forcing Chanda Kochhar led ICICI Bank to do what it knows best?
Wed, May 09, 2018
Interestingly Chanda Kochhar, managing director and chief executive officer, ICICI Bank, has given a two-year horizon till 2020 for implementing the de-risking strategy. During this period, the bank will preserve its retail deposit franchise and digital banking initiatives, change its loan mix while growing its balance-sheet.
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