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Midcap, smallcap indices have nearly doubled in 4 years'

Midcap, smallcap indices have nearly doubled in 4 years'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'We are cautious only on sub-sectors that have seen massive melt-up during the past six months.'

Two years on, RBI ignores SC order to disclose defaulters list

Two years on, RBI ignores SC order to disclose defaulters list

Rediff.com23 May 2017

On December 16, 2015, the apex court ordered disclosure of the defaulters' list, and upheld a Central Information Commission order to this effect.

Banks put Rs 21k-cr NPAs on block in 3 months

Banks put Rs 21k-cr NPAs on block in 3 months

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Rush to offload bad loans indicates a revival in asset-sale market

The road ahead is long and winding

The road ahead is long and winding

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

From the roll-out of GST to H1B visa problems, the government needs to quickly deal with various disruptions.

'The daily numbers give me confidence'

'The daily numbers give me confidence'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'We have a plan to plough back a 'This year in the first half we had profits of more than Rs 31,000 crore.' significant amount of profits this financial year.' 'We have seen this organic plough back of profit is one of best ways to support the equity of the bank.'

Six areas of reforms to expect from Modi's banking retreat

Six areas of reforms to expect from Modi's banking retreat

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The meeting will be attended by all heads and EDs of public sector banks

Bandhan sprints into new role as universal bank

Bandhan sprints into new role as universal bank

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

With over Rs 15,000 crore in deposits, its strategy is a hit for now, but the real test will come when it starts lending to retail and corporate customers in a big way

HDFC Bank Q3 net jumps 20% at Rs 2,794.51 crore

HDFC Bank Q3 net jumps 20% at Rs 2,794.51 crore

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

The bank had reported a net profit of Rs 2,325.70 crore in last FY.

SBI gets a new chairman, to take over on Oct 7

SBI gets a new chairman, to take over on Oct 7

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajnish Kumar was on Wednesday appointed the new chairman of the largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), replacing Arundhati Bhattacharya who completes her one-year extended term on Friday.

Can India, China Embrace Each Other On Economic Front?

Can India, China Embrace Each Other On Economic Front?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

An improvement in political relations, anchored in a restoration of peace and tranquillity at the border, could open up opportunities for expanded economic and commercial relations between them, suggests former foreign secretary Ambassador Shyam Saran.

Let's pray we see closure of bad loans

Let's pray we see closure of bad loans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'When bankers are hounded by investigative agencies for credit decisions going wrong and defaulters are treated like outcasts, who will borrow money and who will lend?' asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Despite the good news, power sector woes likely to continue

Despite the good news, power sector woes likely to continue

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The country's narrowing power deficit and increased coal production may not be indicators of the end of stress in the industry. Amritha Pillay reports.

Bad loans in PSU banks up 3-fold to Rs 2.17 lakh cr

Bad loans in PSU banks up 3-fold to Rs 2.17 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Bad loans in public sector banks more than tripled.

Federal Bank recovers Rs 10 cr dues from defunct Kingfisher Air

Federal Bank recovers Rs 10 cr dues from defunct Kingfisher Air

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Banks have been struggling hard to recover dues from grounded Kingfisher Air.

New NPA norms: RBI offers some breather

New NPA norms: RBI offers some breather

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has offered some leeway to banks for early detection and resolution of bad loans. Under the new regime kicking off from April 1, lenders can finance 50 per cent of the outstanding loan value, RBI said in Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy, released on Thursday.

How Banks SURPRISED India

How Banks SURPRISED India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

If the earnings in the first quarter of the current financial year are an indication, most banks, particularly those majority-owned by the government, have fared well, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Public vs private banks and the winner is. . .

Public vs private banks and the winner is. . .

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Private banks are assumed to be more efficient at intermediating between depositors and investors.

Meet SBI's new boss

Meet SBI's new boss

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

DDinesh Kumar Khara is someone who cares for others's ideas and suggestions.
If he takes the people along with him (which he always does); cares for the customers (80 per cent of SBI's new customers are in the 20-40 age group); and doesn't take his eyes off technology, his job is done, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Will Modi's big ticket reforms help the banking sector?

Will Modi's big ticket reforms help the banking sector?

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Bankers seem to be pleased with the government for keeping its promise of not interfering in operational matters, but are apprehensive about the intense scrutiny of their functioning.

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Collectively, the pack of 12 has posted a 50 per cent rise in profits -- Rs 25,685 crore. On a quarter-on-quarter basis (that is, September over June), the rise is 68 per cent. Public sector banks have never had such a stellar performance, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Key takeaways from the bad loans' clean-up

Key takeaways from the bad loans' clean-up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Public sector banks' need for capital should be used to make fundamental reforms to their governance and management.

ICICI Bank Q4 net beats forecast, sees bad loans situation improving

ICICI Bank Q4 net beats forecast, sees bad loans situation improving

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

ICICI Bank puts up a good show in Q4.

Top 10 corporate groups owe Rs 5.73 lakh cr to lenders

Top 10 corporate groups owe Rs 5.73 lakh cr to lenders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The Reserve Bank of India collects credit information from banks under the CRILC reporting system for borrowers with the credit exposure greater than Rs 5 crore.

Ahead of IPO, LIC's Q3 net profit zooms on surplus model change

Ahead of IPO, LIC's Q3 net profit zooms on surplus model change

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Under the new model, the surplus distribution in the participating policyholders' fund has been modified to 90:10 in a phased manner, wherein 90 per cent will go to policyholders and 10 per cent to shareholders. Further, 100 per cent of the surplus generated out of the non-participating business will be available for distribution to all shareholders.

S&P won't upgrade India's rating before 2019

S&P won't upgrade India's rating before 2019

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

'Our stable outlook currently points to the fact that the ratings are likely to remain stable for the next couple of years.'

How govt can boost infra funding in India

How govt can boost infra funding in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

For development finance institution to succeed now, the government must stand like a rock behind it and be patient.

All about wilful fraudsters and errant banks

All about wilful fraudsters and errant banks

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Banks cannot shirk their responsibility in cases of frauds.

10 stocks from 5 sectors to stay on Ferris wheel

10 stocks from 5 sectors to stay on Ferris wheel

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

India's equity markets are on a roller-coaster ride, after delivering spectacular returns for two consecutive years - in 2020 and 2021. The benchmark National Stock Exchange's (NSE's) Nifty50 is down 1.5 per cent in the first nine months of the current calendar year 2022 (CY22) as foreign portfolio investors sold Indian stocks due to rising bond yields in the US and across global markets, including India. The sell-off in the Indian equity markets has, however, not been broad-based and largely limited to sectors facing earnings headwinds from rising interest rates, lower commodity and energy prices, and likely economic recession in advanced economies.

Don't outsource loan processing tasks: RBI to bankers

Don't outsource loan processing tasks: RBI to bankers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The Reserve Bank on Monday warned lenders against outsourcing their credit processing activities to third-party entities.

Sensex ends at 6-month low; Bank Nifty falls over 2%

Sensex ends at 6-month low; Bank Nifty falls over 2%

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Sensex closed over 118 points down on Thursday.

RBI Governor seeks more teeth to effectively regulate PSBs

RBI Governor seeks more teeth to effectively regulate PSBs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

RBI has cited at least 10 areas where it has no control over PSBs.

PSU banks to get additional capital infusion of Rs 8,000 cr

PSU banks to get additional capital infusion of Rs 8,000 cr

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The decision in this regard, however, is expected to be taken by the new government.

Tighter dud-loan norms: Shadow banks brace for headwinds

Tighter dud-loan norms: Shadow banks brace for headwinds

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

On November 12, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to ring in uniformity in asset classification and income recognition across all lending institutions. Shadow banks, or non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), like commercial banks, are to test non-performing assets (NPAs) on a daily basis and upgrade them to "standard assets" only when interest and principal arrears are settled by borrowers. This is going to create all manner of headaches for shadow banks and their clientele. Says Y S Chakravarti, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), Shriram City Union Finance: "NPA levels will go up, especially of small borrowers.

Why India's growth will be challenged by subdued global demand

Why India's growth will be challenged by subdued global demand

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Moody's expects macroeconomic policies to contribute to sustained robust growth.

Banks' NPAs may surge after RBI's new rules

Banks' NPAs may surge after RBI's new rules

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The amount of loans that carry a high risk of slippage into the NPA category over the next few quarters is about Rs 2.8 trillion.

Stringent guidelines for wilful defaulters on the cards

Stringent guidelines for wilful defaulters on the cards

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

The Union finance ministry is planning to make rules regarding wilful defaulters more stringent, so that criminal charges can be pressed against such entities.

RBI's 3-pronged strategy to revive PMC Bank

RBI's 3-pronged strategy to revive PMC Bank

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

the three investors that have submitted their final bids are not commercial banks. Among the three, one is a non-banking financial company. Another distinctive feature of the revival is that PMC may lose its cooperative bank characteristic after its reconstruction.

5 reasons why ICICI Bank is a difficult buy

5 reasons why ICICI Bank is a difficult buy

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Consensus continues to be cautious with analysts pointing towards tougher days ahead

Bad loans of PSU banks mounted due to economic slow down: FM

Bad loans of PSU banks mounted due to economic slow down: FM

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Jaitley said the total gross NPA ratio has gone up to 4.03 per cent in 2013-14 from 3.42 per cent in 2012-13 and 2.94 per cent in 2011-12.

Why has SBI's stock risen 127.46%?

Why has SBI's stock risen 127.46%?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Why are investors gung-ho about State Bank? asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.