Manojit Saha And Neelasri Barman

Banks initiate crackdown on wilful defaulters

To recover dues from 50 top defaulters; finance ministry wants proceedings fast-tracked.

RBI may cut repo 25 bps, to stay cautious on inflation

This week, bond yields are expected to soften while the rupee could strengthen.

Tax-free bond issuances may get tepid response

These tax-free bonds are priced below the yield of the 10-year benchmark government bond.

Market sees RBI cutting rates 50 bps by Sep

Falling growth, inflation and lower fiscal deficit are expected to prompt RBI to cut rates.

Realtors, brokers to get RBI lifeline

Set to be allowed to apply for bank licences in the final guidelines expected by the end of the month

Banks cut credit panel meets as loan demand stays low

The pick-up in credit demand in coming months looks uncertain.

ICICI, Axis Bank raise deposit rates

The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to reduce the repo rate for the first time in nine months when it announces its third quarter policy review.

Soon, get interest on your savings deposit every month

Also on the cards could be the first interest rate reduction in nine months.

Wait for banking licence norms set to get longer

FinMin advice to include brokers & realty firms, debate over entry of industrial houses slow the process.

Interest rates will come down in 2013: Experts

The New Year could bring some cheer among bankers, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to start the rate easing cycle as early as January, during the third quarter review of monetary policy.

Rate cut may have to wait until Jan

Some see CRR cut as tight liquidity continues.

'For LIC, online sale is fast becoming a buzzword'

Thomas Mathew T, managing director, tells Manojit Saha and M Saraswathy about the LIC's strategy and growth plans.

For LIC, online sale is fast becoming a buzzword

Street divided on RBI action in Dec policy review

Of the 15 participants, 7 expect CRR cut, only one sees repo rate reduction.

Corporate advance tax outflow may worsen liquidity

The street feels that RBI needs to intervene further, as liquidity is about to get strained.

Why the market is in love with J&K Bank

Tagged as a sleepy, regional lender till a few years earlier, the bank's stock was not much talked about in the investors' community.

Banks hasten for short-term deposits

They need money as Rs 100,000 cr deposits will mature by December.

Lower deposit rates: FM to banks

Chidambaram also asks these not to rush for bulk deposits to bloat balance sheets.

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Despite sluggish credit growth, most banks are cautious about growing their unsecured loan portfolio.

High rates on savings a/c help banks grow deposits

Banks offering a higher rate on savings bank deposits have seen robust growth in the past year but the momentum might get slower as interest rates turn more benign.