Kerala-based private sector lender Dhanalakshmi Bank plans to recruit close to 400 employees, almost one-third of its present strength, to build up the existing team to tap more business
Reliance Mutual Fund has launched a pharma fund in India -- its third sector specific fund after banking and power -- and expects to raise over Rs 200 crore.
It is likely he will rope in an international ATM manufacturer as a strategic partner with equity stake.
Unlike in the past, when old private banks compromised upon underwriting standards to take on the bulk, they've now realised that scaling up at the cost of quality isn't worth the while. These banks have also readjusted growth targets when required, and rebalanced books to preserve capital and asset quality.
Poor governance, constant interference of promoters, opposition from unions and talks of being an acquisition target seen as main deterrents.