News for 'Housing Finance Companies'

HDFC stake sale:Citi records $160-mn pre-tax gains

HDFC stake sale:Citi records $160-mn pre-tax gains

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

The foreign bank had earlier pared its holding in the housing finance company from 11.4 per cent to 9.9 per cent.

RBI rejects Muthoot Finance's plan to buy IDBI AMC

RBI rejects Muthoot Finance's plan to buy IDBI AMC

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

IDBI Bank had to sell its MF arm after being acquired by state-owned insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation since LIC already had an AMC.

Check NCD's Credit Rating Before Investing

Check NCD's Credit Rating Before Investing

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

An NCD's credit rating will tell you whether risk possibility is high or low. Instruments rated below AA are regarded as high-risk.

Prospects remain healthy for NBFCs, bank credit shows a strong trend

Prospects remain healthy for NBFCs, bank credit shows a strong trend

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

While rising interest rates and tighter liquidity are giving negative signals for the financial sector, increasing economic activity could mean higher business volumes for lenders. Liquidity in the banking system has moved from Rs 8 trillion surplus into a deficit of Rs 33,000 crore over the 2022 calendar year. By the end of November, bank credit had grown 17.5 per cent YoY (year-on-year).

RBI announces fresh measures to arrest economic downtrend

RBI announces fresh measures to arrest economic downtrend

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said it will maintain comfortable liquidity conditions and conduct market operations in the form of outright and special open market operations. It will conduct on tap targeted long-term repo operations (TLTRO) with tenors of up to three years for a total amount of up to Rs 1 lakh crore at a floating rate linked to the policy repo rate.

Companies that made shareholders RICH

Companies that made shareholders RICH

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The one common theme across companies that have rewarded shareholders is consumption.

Now, no more prepayment penalty on home loan

Now, no more prepayment penalty on home loan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

These decisions by NHB will come into effect immediately and will cover all housing finance companies including LIC housing finance.

NIA arrests 2 Chhota Shakeel men linked to Dawood for terror financing

NIA arrests 2 Chhota Shakeel men linked to Dawood for terror financing

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The National Investigation Agency has arrested two close aides of gangster Chhota Shakeel for allegedly handling the illegal activities and financial transactions of the crime syndicate controlled by fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, and for indulging in terror financing in the western suburbs of Mumbai, an official said on Friday.

DHFL resolution: Lenders back Piramal's bid

DHFL resolution: Lenders back Piramal's bid

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Piramal Enterprises' bid for debt-ridden DHFL received the most votes from lenders at the close of the voting process on Friday, sources said. Piramal Enterprises' bid received 94 per cent votes as compared to 45 per cent for the US-based Oaktree Capital. Voting was done on various parameters, including qualitative and quantitative.

Investment Lessons From Ganpati Bappa

Investment Lessons From Ganpati Bappa

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Lord Ganesha's teachings offer valuable insights for investors in the Indian stock market. By thinking big, working consistently, starting early, and approaching investing with a rational mindset, investors can increase their chances of achieving their financial goals.

If banks are allowed to fund land purchase, properties will become affordable

If banks are allowed to fund land purchase, properties will become affordable

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Banks are not allowed to lend to developers for purchasing land parcels.

45 specialists to join Modi govt in major lateral entry push

45 specialists to join Modi govt in major lateral entry push

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Forty-five specialists will soon be joining key posts of joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries in different central ministries as part of the Modi government's ambitious plan to infuse fresh talent to further improve ease of governance.

RBI tweaks priority sector lending norms

RBI tweaks priority sector lending norms

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Loans up to Rs 20 million to companies involved in farming and allied activities will be treated as lending for direct agriculture under priority sector lending status.

Who Will Take Over The Godrej Empires?

Who Will Take Over The Godrej Empires?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Pirojsha Godrej, 43, patriarch Adi Godrej's son, is set to take over as chairman of the Godrej Industries Group from 2026 whol Nyrika Holkar, Smita Godrej Crishna's 42-year-old daughter, has emerged as the face of the Godrej Enterprises Group.

Sensex rallies over 1,300 pts to reclaim 60,000-level

Sensex rallies over 1,300 pts to reclaim 60,000-level

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex surged over 1,300 points on Monday to reclaim the 60,000-level, boosted by intense buying in banking and financial stocks after the announcement of merger between HDFC and HDFC Bank. Strong global cues and receding crude oil prices also propped up the domestic equity markets, according to traders. Shares of HDFC and HDFC Bank rallied nearly 10 per cent as investors lapped up the merger deal.

Taken a home loan? Must insure it

Taken a home loan? Must insure it

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

This will ensure that should a critical illness (such as stroke, organ failure, heart ailment, etc.) strike you affecting your earning capability than you at least dont have to bother about your home loan liability, says personal finance expert Harsh Roongta.

RBI allows all NBFCs to co-lend with banks

RBI allows all NBFCs to co-lend with banks

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Under the co-lending model, banks have to take their share of the individual loans on a back-to-back basis on their books while NBFCs are required to retain a minimum of 20 per cent share of the individual loans on their books.

NRIs yet to fully warm up to GIFT City's higher FPI limits

NRIs yet to fully warm up to GIFT City's higher FPI limits

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has permitted 100 per cent contribution from non-resident Indians (NRIs) and overseas citizens of India (OCIs) in the corpus of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) based out of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), the country's international financial services centre (IFSC). However, the Indian diaspora is yet to fully embrace this new route. The regulator allowed this route to enhance the fund ecosystem at GIFT City and attract genuine investments from overseas Indians.

Home loan firms may see new lending rate norms

Home loan firms may see new lending rate norms

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

After banks, it's the turn of housing finance companies to have a more transparent regime for pricing of loans. The National Housing Bank (NHB), the regulator for these companies, is working on a system that is similar to the base rate regime introduced for banks recently.

Headwinds ahead for NBFCs

Headwinds ahead for NBFCs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

In August, the Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das held a meeting with chief executive officers/ managing directors (CEOs/ MDs) of large non-banking financial corporations (NBFCs). The discussions included diversifying borrowing sources for NBFCs and housing finance companies (HFCs) to contain increasing reliance on bank borrowing, risks associated with high credit growth in retail segment in unsecured loans, prioritising IT upgrades and cyber-security, improving provisioning, monitoring of stressed exposures and slippages, ensuring robust liquidity and asset-liability management, ensuring transparency in pricing, creating robust grievance redress mechanisms.

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

As PM talks of lower lending rates, housing companies prepare to cash in.

Household savings drop to 8.2% of GDP

Household savings drop to 8.2% of GDP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The first wave of COVID-19 last year impacted households as their financial savings moderated to 8.2 per cent of GDP in December quarter from 10.4 per cent in the previous three-month period, revealed an RBI data released on Wednesday. The preliminary estimate of household financial savings is placed at 8.2 per cent of GDP in October-December 2020-21, exhibiting a sequential moderation for the second consecutive quarter after having spiked in the pandemic-hit June quarter, RBI said in a release. "The moderation was driven by a significant weakening in the flow of household financial assets, which more than offset the moderation in the flow of household financial liabilities," it said.

Why home-buyers may have to renegotiate with builders

Why home-buyers may have to renegotiate with builders

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

After the NHB asked housing finance cos to desist from offering interest subvention schemes, disbursement of loans are likely to get delayed, points out Tinesh Bhasin.

Carlyle, Citigroup to buy 7.11% stake in HDFC

Carlyle, Citigroup to buy 7.11% stake in HDFC

Rediff.com26 May 2007

HDFC will use the proceeds of the issue to pump capital into its insurance venture, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited, maintain its majority stake in HDFC Bank and also support the mortgage business.

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

International Finance Corporation will put in $200 million and HDFC will contribute $600 million to create $800-mn corpus for affordable homes

Can This Banker Get Srei Back To Business?

Can This Banker Get Srei Back To Business?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A lot depends on how Srei shapes up under the new administrator and his team, which is critical for investors' interest.

Gold loan financiers get a thumbs up from stock market investors

Gold loan financiers get a thumbs up from stock market investors

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Manappuram declared consolidated assets under management (AUM) growth of 27 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) (5.1 per cent quarter-on-quarter or Q-o-Q) to Rs 38,950 crore. Net interest income (NII) saw a margin expansion of 24 basis points (bps) Q-o-Q to 15.44 per cent.

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'Mankind's experience, sharpness, and execution will make it happen. We are not going for short-term gains.'

HDFC announces 1:5 share split

HDFC announces 1:5 share split

Rediff.com3 May 2010

HDFC has 28.71 crore shares, which would go up to 143.55 crore after the split.

Minimise COVID-19 Impact on Finances

Minimise COVID-19 Impact on Finances

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The pandemic should force you to take a hard look at the downside risks that could jeopardise your finances.

HDFC, HIREF to buy 25% stake in L&T-UIL

HDFC, HIREF to buy 25% stake in L&T-UIL

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Larsen & Toubro Ltd said on Tuesday the country's leading housing finance company Housing Development Finance Corporation and HDFC India Real Estate Fund will acquire a 25 per cent stake in L&T Urban Infrastructure Ltd.

Home loan firms not to cut rates

Home loan firms not to cut rates

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Say cost of funds too high to lower lending rates.

Home loan rates to go up by 25-50 bps

Home loan rates to go up by 25-50 bps

Rediff.com2 May 2005

The interest rates on housing loans are expected to go up by 25 to 50 basis points in the coming months but it would not affect demand from retail borrowers, an industry official said on Monday.

HDFC not to hike home loan rates

HDFC not to hike home loan rates

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Housing Development Finance Corporation said on Wednesday the interest rates on home loans will not go up till March 2005, subject to developments in the financial markets.

Insurance companies yet to see fire sale of high-value life policies

Insurance companies yet to see fire sale of high-value life policies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Many life insurance companies are yet to see a sharp spike in the sale of high-value policies as was widely expected in the aftermath of the government's decision to tax income from insurance policies having an aggregate premium above Rs 5 lakh in a year.

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'It would be reasonable to assume that Modi 3.0 would be more focused on projects and schemes which do not require any legislative change or which have the support of its coalition partners,' asserts A K Bhattacharya.

HDFC to raise Rs 1,000 crore via bonds

HDFC to raise Rs 1,000 crore via bonds

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

HDFC, the country's largest housing finance company, is planning to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) through non-convertible debentures with a green-shoe option next week. Sources close to the development said the company would issue NCDs worth Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion), while keeping an option to raise another Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion) through the green-shoe option.

Adani group to press the pedal on its retail play through super app

Adani group to press the pedal on its retail play through super app

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

With an existing consumer base of 400 million across airports, electricity and gas distribution businesses, the Adani group is revving up its retail play. It is planning to use the 2.4 billion consumer interactions a year with group companies to push various products and services. The group has already launched the 'Adani One' super app that will eventually sell products across the spectrum, top executives said.

How merger with Gruh Finance helps Bandhan

How merger with Gruh Finance helps Bandhan

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The two entities' combined distribution network would comprise 4,182 banking outlets and 476 ATMs across 34 states and Union territories of India, with more than 31,000 employees serving about 15 million customers across the country.