i FSIB recommends Ashok Chandra as MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:22:27 +0530 Chandra is currently an Executive Director at Canara Bank. Full Article Money & Banking
i Federal Bank Q2 PAT up 11% on strong core income growth By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:40:43 +0530 Bank to sell more stake in associate company Equirus Capital, raise ₹1,500 crore via infra bonds in H2 Full Article Money & Banking
i bl interview. After recognising MFI pain, profitability to improve in H2FY25: IDFC First Bank MD By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:48:34 +0530 Deposit to continue growing faster than credit in H2FY25 Full Article Money & Banking
i UPI transactions could double to 1 billion per day in the next few months: RBI Guv Das By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:17:29 +0530 RBI is in no great hurry to immediately announce a nationwide rollout of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) Full Article Money & Banking
i Bank unions push back against government ‘micromanagement’ in employee performance reviews By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:11:34 +0530 More than 1 lakh bank employees likely to be affected by DFS instruction to banks, says AIBEA General Secretary Venkatachalam Full Article Money & Banking
i RBI grants online payments aggregator license to Jio Financial arm JSPL By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:29:14 +0530 Jio Financial, helmed by veteran banker K.V. Kamath, already runs a shadow bank and an insurance brokerage and has joined forces with BlackRock Inc. to start an asset management business Full Article Money & Banking
i Canara Bank beats estimate, reports 11% growth in net profit to ₹4,014 crore in Q2FY24 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:43:17 +0530 Global deposits were ₹13,47,347 crore, up by 9.34 percent, while gross advances reached ₹10,11,997 crore growing by 9.53% Full Article Money & Banking
i Five-Star Business Finance posts ₹268 cr profit in Q2, AUM grows 32% By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:35:17 +0530 For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the company’s net profit surged by 34 per cent to ₹268 crore, up from ₹199 crore Full Article Money & Banking
i Compliant with gold loan norms, will further strengthen audit processes: CSB Bank MD By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:01:36 +0530 Bank expects its advances and deposits to rise at least 30-50 per cent faster than the banking system Full Article Money & Banking
i City Union Bank to launch new retail products in Q4, eyes growth in FY26 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:46:08 +0530 To focus on secured loan products Full Article Money & Banking
i PNB bets big on Phygital strategy to drive 20-30% business growth By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:50:24 +0530 With a 10,000-branch network, MD & CEO Goel eyes significant growth opportunities to expand business and scale new heights. Full Article Money & Banking
i SBI Card Q2 Net Down 33% to ₹ 404 crore By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:35:20 +0530 Total revenue from operations up 8 per cent in Q2 to ₹ 4,421 crore Full Article Money & Banking
i Finova Capital raises $135 million in Series E round led by Avataar Venture Partners, Sofina, others By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:43:54 +0530 Finova will use the funds to grow its loan book, invest in technology, expand geographically and further its vision of enabling financial inclusion at scale Full Article Money & Banking
i BoB to open 600 branches, strengthen ‘RAM’ loan focus: Chief Chand By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:35:12 +0530 BoB Chief Debadatta Chand says FY25 credit, deposit growth targets revised down to balance CD ratio Full Article Money & Banking
i Muthoot Capital posts net profit of ₹16 crore in Q2 FY25 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:02:21 +0530 The total income for the quarter touched ₹Rs109.79 crore and the company disbursed loans amounting to ₹Rs643.50 crore during the quarter Full Article Money & Banking
i Sundaram Home Finance reports lower net profit in Q2 & H1 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:42:07 +0530 The company’s newly launched Emerging Business segment, focusing on small business loans and affordable housing finance, disbursed Rs.₹42 crore during the second quarter of 2024 Full Article Money & Banking
i CoinDCX integrates decentralised custody inside its app By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:29:03 +0530 This feature allows users to move their holdings from CoinDCX’s custody to a decentralised decentralized wallet, meaning their assets will be stored directly on the blockchain Full Article Money & Banking
i UPI sets new record, transactions rise to 16.58 billion in October By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:07:37 +0530 Festival season spending aided the 45 per cent y-o-y rise in October UPI transactions Full Article Money & Banking
i IIFL Finance grows its gold loan portfolio by ₹2,000 cr about a month after RBI lifted lending ban By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:43:35 +0530 IIFL Finance’s gold loan book had shrunk from ₹26,000 crore in early March 2024 to ₹10,000 crore by September 19, 2024 Full Article Money & Banking
i Don’t see tapering of deposit rates in near term, Canara Bank MD says By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 09:13:24 +0530 Bank prepared for Canara Robeco listing in Q4 Full Article Money & Banking
i SBI appoints Debasish Mishra as Chief General Manager of its New Delhi Circle By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:48:25 +0530 Debasish Mishra has experience across Credit, Operations, Forex, IT, HR, and MSME sectors, both in India and overseas Full Article Money & Banking
i For new players, existing expense of management regulations are a challenge: Zuno General Insurance CEO By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:21:12 +0530 Zuno General Insurance continued to grow faster than the industry in the second quarter of this fiscal, says Shanai Ghosh, MD & CEO of the company Full Article Money & Banking
i SEBI proposes ₹1 crore minimum investment, mandatory demat form for securitised debt instruments By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:08:18 +0530 Securitised debt instruments (SDIs) issued privately to be offered to a maximum of 200 investors, public offers to remain open for a minimum of three days and a maximum of 10 days, proposes SEBI Full Article Markets
i Punjab & Sind Bank launches e-bank guarantee facility By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:41:06 +0530 This new facility replaces paper-based BG issuance process with stamping and signatures Full Article Money & Banking
i Banks’ NIM falls in Q2 as RBI penal charge diktat takes effect, deposit cost rises By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:34:48 +0530 Bankers expect pressure on NIM to continue in Q3 Full Article Money & Banking
i Urban co-op banks’ body to facilitate buying and selling of priority sector loans By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:46:47 +0530 The National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation will help mid and small sized UCBs upgrade their technology architecture and ensure the sector’s money remains within the sector Full Article Money & Banking
i Govt invites applications for RBI Deputy Governor By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:19:48 +0530 The appointment is for a period of three years, and the individual is qualified for reappointment. The position will have a monthly salary of Rs ₹2.25 lakh (Level-17) Full Article Economy
i Sundaram Finance reports a 7% drop in Q2 profit, H1 profit stays flat By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:16:33 +0530 Quarterly disbursements slightly decreased to ₹6,860 crore from ₹6,941 crore year-on-year Full Article Money & Banking
i Indian Overseas Bank launches online Re-KYC service for hassle-free updates By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:38:19 +0530 This new digital service allows customers to update their KYC information without visiting the bank branch, utilising three accessible channels: the IOB website, SMS, or email Full Article Money & Banking
i ₹2000 note withdrawal: Only 2% remain in circulation By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:45:54 +0530 The facility for exchange of the ₹2000 banknotes is available at RBI’s 19 Issue Offices since May 19, 2023, per a central bank statement Full Article Money & Banking
i JC Flowers ARC seeks bids to sell ₹2,613 crore of bad loans via Swiss challenge mode By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:58:24 +0530 The NPAs on block were part of YES Bank’s legacy bad loan portfolio. Full Article Money & Banking
i Regional Rural Banks may see a fourth round of amalgamation; number of banks likely to come down from 43 to 28 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:59:29 +0530 The proposed move is part of the Government’s ‘One State-One RRB’ goal Full Article Money & Banking
i Bandhan Group enters IT services with the acquisition of Genisys Group By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:27:08 +0530 Genisys Group’s service spans digital application lifecycle management, cloud native solutions, data management, digital media operations and business process outsourcing Full Article Money & Banking
i CARE Ratings assigns ‘AA’ rating to Karur Vysya Bank’s fixed deposits By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:55:57 +0530 The agency noted that KVB’s advances grew by 16 per cent year-on-year Full Article Money & Banking
i Aptus Value Housing posts 16% rise in Q2 standalone net at ₹137 cr By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:58:43 +0530 The Company achieved a 22 per cent % year-on-year increase in net profit in Q2 FY25, driven by business growth, stable asset quality, and a continuous focus on enhancing productivity Full Article Money & Banking
i Shriram General Insurance posts 17% rise in Q2 net at ₹140 cr By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:19:30 +0530 Shriram General’s Gross Written Premium rose by 15% to ₹861 crore during the same period. Full Article Money & Banking
i PB Fintech reports ₹51 crore profit in Q2, overcoming previous losses By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:07:07 +0530 Although this profit figure is lower than the ₹60 crore recorded in the previous quarter, it marks the fourth consecutive profitable quarter for the company. Full Article Money & Banking
i Manappuram Finance post 2% rise in Q2 net profit at ₹572 crore By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:57:45 +0530 Total consolidated operating income for the quarter was ₹2,633.1 crore, a 22.1 per cent increase from the same quarter last year Full Article Money & Banking
i Bitcoin hits record high, soars above $75000 amid US election results By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:12:06 +0530 Industry experts attribute surge to substantial inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), increased speculation surrounding the election outcomes Full Article Crypto Currency
i Use-case approach to drive digital payments, says Worldline India CEO By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:05:31 +0530 The payments firm has set up POS terminals at villages in Tamil Nadu for payment of taxes and also for devotees making payments to temples. Full Article Money & Banking
i Deutsche Bank infuses ₹5,113 crore capital into India operations By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:12:00 +0530 Over the last decade, the bank has significantly increased its capital investments, tripling the capital base for Deutsche Bank Group in India Full Article Money & Banking
i IFC invests $400 million in Bajaj Finance, aiming to quadruple climate loans by 2027 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:29:16 +0530 This investment is part of BFL’s $1 billion fundraising goal and aims to support India’s climate goals while promoting financial inclusion Full Article Money & Banking
i Airtel Payments Bank Q2 net up 45% at ₹11.2 crore, revenue up 58% By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:42:13 +0530 Crosses over 100 million Monthly Transacting Users milestone Full Article Money & Banking
i Change in stance doesn’t mean that the next step is a rate cut in the very next meeting: RBI Guv Das By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:15:19 +0530 RBI Governor Das explains change in stance, emphasizes balanced growth-inflation approach Full Article Money & Banking
i Rupee hit a new low By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:05:54 +0530 The Indian unit (INR) closed 0.2 per cent down against the previous close of 83.10. The central bank’s intervention through dollar sales prevented further depreciation of the Rupee, said forex dealers Full Article Money & Banking
i Large MFIs see sharp rise in NPAs, lower profit in Q2 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:27:49 +0530 Bankers are expecting another muted earnings quarter in Q3, and better business performance from Q4 onwards Full Article Money & Banking
i RBI designates 10-year Sovereign Green Bonds under FAR for investment by non-residents By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:47:47 +0530 Reserve Bank of India has decided to designate SGrBs of 10-year tenor to be issued by the government in the second half of the fiscal year 2024-25 as ‘specified securities’ under the FAR Full Article Money & Banking
i Results preview: SBI’s second-quarter net profit may rise 20% By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:34:37 +0530 Axis Capital sees the SBI’s loan growth in at 15 per cent vs 16 per cent in the first quarter Full Article Money & Banking
i Shriram Life’s individual new business premium soars 57% in H1 FY25 By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:47:41 +0530 Shriram Life sold 2.83 lakh individual policies, a 96 per cent increase from the previous year Full Article Money & Banking
i SBI Q2 PAT rises 28 per cent to ₹18,331 crore on higher other income By www.thehindubusinessline.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:56:40 +0530 Higher non-interest income aids PAT growth; NIM moderates q-o-q Full Article Money & Banking