Stung by the public criticism of teaser rates, SBI Chairman O P Bhatt told RBI officials in a post-monetary policy meeting on Friday that only eligible persons are given these loans and the norms are not diluted while extending such loans.
ULPs have become more consumer-friendly. But do you really need one?
Deposit rates have increased over 100 basis points (bps) in the last ten days, as banks are getting aggressive to mobilise resources to fund the growing demand for loans in the busy season. In the last ten days, at least five government banks have increased deposit rates and more are expected to follow suit.
Reserve Bank of India has stepped up checks on the use of funds borrowed from its liquidity window. The Central bank is keen to see that such funds are not diverted for lending purposes. Net borrowing by banks rose to a record Rs 1,48,490 crore (Rs 1484.90 billion) on Tuesday.
The plan of action ranges from drawdown of loans to seeking additional guarantees, to even recalling some of the loans, if the situation so warrants.
Banks are starting to fall in line with the Reserve Bank of India's position on so-called teaser home loans. Even as the country's largest lender State Bank of India stood its ground, several other banks have said they could go slow on teaser loans -- home loans bearing an introductory lower interest rate for a stipulated period of time.
After cashing out of the recent stock market rally, investors aren't ploughing their money into just initial public offerings (IPOs), bonds or real estate. The feel-good factor has prompted many of them to splurge on luxury cars, exclusive holidays and designer brands.
With the stock market nearing its all-time high, the best way out is to sell them in tranches.
Your financial health, for instance, can be diagnosed by looking at a few ratios.
Stung by the controversy over the sudden sacking of the Managing Director at India's largest microfinance institution, SKS Microfinance, lenders have decided to raise corporate governance issues at board meetings of other MFIs.
Mapping of spreads means effective rates in the base rate system are lower.
More credit bureaus to ensure faster dispute resolution.
hree big players -- ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Apollo Munich -- have launched policies in tie-ups with spas, gymnasiums, yoga institutes, diagnostic centres and health food retailers to offer discounts to customers on these services and products.
In an effort to grab a share of the hefty Diwali bonus to employees in government and corporate sector, country's largest lender State Bank of India may raise the interest rate on term deposit rates in next few days.
When an investor opts for a systematic investment plan (SIP) in mutual funds, the purpose is to average the cost of buying a bouquet of stocks, inculcate discipline and not having to worry about daily market fluctuations.
Customers can meet in the Sapphire conference room, put away their valuables in the Topaz locker room and freshen up in the Opal dressing room.
The IPO grey market premium does not value a company accurately. You may burn your fingers.
The long-awaited, tax-saving infrastructure bond issue is out. Industrial Finance Corporation of India is the first company to issue these, at 7.85 and 7.95 per cent.
Saving tax is the main motto of all taxpayers. While some hire chartered accountants, others pore through tax laws, or ask friends to find out if there are ways by which they can save.
If the credit card limit is exceeded, it is your problem. And, that is true even if the card is stolen.
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