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8 NBFCs eye ECB route to raise over $2 billion

8 NBFCs eye ECB route to raise over $2 billion

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The NBFCs, which filed for ECB in January with the Reserve of India (RBI), include REC (over $500 million), Tata Motors Finance ($200 million), L&T Finance Holdings ($125 million), and Shriram Finance ($750 million), according to the RBI data. A senior executive with State Bank of India (SBI) said overseas borrowing by Indian companies, including highly rated NBFCs, was likely to grow because hedging costs were low and there was a softening bias in global interest rates.

Top MFs paid 10-18% higher commissions to distributors

Top MFs paid 10-18% higher commissions to distributors

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The top three mutual funds (MFs) paid out 10-18 per cent higher commissions to distributors during the financial year 2022-23 (FY23) compared to FY22 as a sustained rise in flows from the systematic investment plan (SIP) route boosted distributors' share in the assets under management (AUM), according to an analysis of the disclosures by the top three fund houses. State Bank of India (SBI) MF saw its commission payout go up 18 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 1,675 crore. The payouts rose 10 per cent and 15 per cent for ICICI Prudential MF and HDFC MF, respectively.

'Corporate electoral bond donors' names shouldn't be disclosed'

'Corporate electoral bond donors' names shouldn't be disclosed'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Corporates who donated to political parties were guaranteed by the electoral bond scheme that their names and to who they were donating funds will be not disclosed.'

SBI upbeat on foreign expansion

SBI upbeat on foreign expansion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The country's largest lender, State Bank of India, has chalked out strategies to grow aggressively in overseas markets, especially Singapore, in this fiscal, a top SBI official said.

Air India debt recast eludes banks

Air India debt recast eludes banks

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Air India's debt recast plan has hit a deadlock with both the national carrier and banks continuing to stick to their stand even as the regulator has disapproved providing dispensation, thus only compounding the problem.

Mallya hits out at SBI chairman

Mallya hits out at SBI chairman

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Mallya took a dig at Chaudhuri by saying, while the SBI chairman had all guns blazing on loan recovery, all his guns were blazing on restart and rehabilitation of the airline.

Banks defer 2-day strike called on September 26-27

Banks defer 2-day strike called on September 26-27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Finance secretary Rajiv Kumar was positive in formation of a committee consisting all concerned to address the issues arising out of the proposed merger of 10 banks including preserving the identity of all the banks.

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.

PIL filed against exchange of Rs 2000 notes without ID, requisition slip

PIL filed against exchange of Rs 2000 notes without ID, requisition slip

Rediff.com22 May 2023

A public interest litigation was filed in the Delhi high court on Monday against permission to exchange Rs 2000 banknotes without obtaining any requisition slip and identity proof.

SBI cuts PLR, domestic deposit rates by 0.25%

SBI cuts PLR, domestic deposit rates by 0.25%

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

A day after the Reserve Bank of India announced a cut in bank rate, State Bank of India has reduced its prime lending rates and interest on domestic term deposits by 0.25 per cent across all maturities with effect from May 5.

Plenty of liquidity available in the system: SBI chief

Plenty of liquidity available in the system: SBI chief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

According to him, the rural economy will play a critical role in the revival process.

Govt gives nod to merger of SBS with SBI

Govt gives nod to merger of SBS with SBI

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

For effecting the amalgamation, the government would first repeal the State Bank of Saurashtra Act, 1950 and thereafter amend the SBI Subsidiary Act, 1959 to remove references to the SBS Act wherever it occurs. The new Bill, to be introduced in Parliament soon, would be called the SBI Subsidiary Bank Amendment Bill, 2008.

Never understood SBI teaser loans: Bhatt

Never understood SBI teaser loans: Bhatt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Outgoing State Bank of India chairman Om Prakash Bhatt continued his defiance of the central bank on the teaser loan front saying 'the Reserve Bank never understood our special home loan product'.

Markets end flat in volatile trade ahead of RBI's rate decision

Markets end flat in volatile trade ahead of RBI's rate decision

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Among the Sensex firms, State Bank of India rose the most by 3.78 per cent after the bank announced the acquisition of SBI CAPS subsidiary for Rs 708.07 crore. Nestle India gained 1.68 per cent after it reported around 9 per cent growth in sales. JSW Steel, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank and Asian Paints were among the gainers.

Now, SBI loans get costlier

Now, SBI loans get costlier

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

SBI is the first major state-run bank to hike lending rates after short-term rates rose as a result of the Reserve Bank of India's liquidity tightening moves announced in July.

SBI eyes big overseas buyouts

SBI eyes big overseas buyouts

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

SBI is keen on big overseas acquisitions that will give it a 'strategic fit' along with new products and access to cheaper capital. SBI is not keen on small foreign banks worth a few millions, chairman O P Bhatt said.

Last minute tips to ace the SBI Bank PO exam

Last minute tips to ace the SBI Bank PO exam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The most sought after exam for aspiring probationary officers will be held on Sunday, April 28.

Will disclose electoral bonds details in time: CEC

Will disclose electoral bonds details in time: CEC

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The assertion comes in the wake of the Supreme Court directing the SBI to submit the details of the electoral bonds purchased since April 12, 2019 to the EC.

SBI-SBS merger: Bankers go on strike

SBI-SBS merger: Bankers go on strike

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Even though staff below the officers rank is not participating in the strike, but activity in the country's largest lender and its associate banks will be affected.

76 banks report 5,076 cases of active banking frauds

76 banks report 5,076 cases of active banking frauds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

State Bank of India reported 544 cases of such frauds that caused a loss of Rs 191,295 lakh

SBI officers call off nationwide strike

SBI officers call off nationwide strike

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

The officers of the country's largest lender State Bank of India have called off the proposed two- day nationwide strike as the officers' as the union has reached an agreement with the management.

19-yr-old tries to open fake SBI branch in TN, arrested

19-yr-old tries to open fake SBI branch in TN, arrested

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The man, son of retired SBI employees, had readied fake seals and challans of the public sector lender, and had other paraphernalia like a cash counting machine needed 'to run a bank branch', on an upper floor of his residence at Panruti, about 25 km from Cuddalore.

SBI, Macquarie plan infrastructure fund

SBI, Macquarie plan infrastructure fund

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

State Bank of India (SBI) and Macquarie Capital Group said on Wednesday they intended to raise a new $2 billion fund that would invest in direct infrastructure investment opportunities in India.A memorandum of understanding was signed by SBI and Macquarie to manage the proposed fund. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), as one of the fund's cornerstone investors, will also have a stake in the proposed fund management company.

Indian banks with highest NPAs, SBI tops

Indian banks with highest NPAs, SBI tops

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Rs 2.06 trillion, is the gross non-performing assets of Indian banks.

Carlyle sells shares worth over Rs 4,800 cr in SBI Card

Carlyle sells shares worth over Rs 4,800 cr in SBI Card

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Private equity major Carlyle group on Friday sold shares worth over Rs 4,800 crore in SBI Cards and Payment Services and its nominee stepped down from the company's board. CA Rover Holdings (CARH), a subsidiary of Carlyle group, offloaded more than 4.7 crore shares of SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd (SBI Card) worth about Rs 4,811 crore through open market transactions on BSE and NSE. With the latest sale of shares, the group's shareholding in the company fell below 10 per cent, following which its nominee director on SBI Card's board -- Sunil Kaul -- stepped down.

Datacraft bags big SBI order

Datacraft bags big SBI order

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

The State Bank of India and its seven associate banks, have awarded a $ 29 million contract to Datacraft to implement the second phase of its nation-wide corporate network, Datacraft announced on Wednesday.

'Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana': Cong on electoral bonds

'Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana': Cong on electoral bonds

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

"Remember, the IT Department and the ED implement the Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana. The State Bank of India implements the #ElectoralBondScam. And at the end of the day, all of these institutions report to the same person: the Finance Minister," Ramesh alleged.

SBI breaches RBI norms on RIL loans

SBI breaches RBI norms on RIL loans

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

State-run banking giant SBI has said it temporarily exceeded RBI-prescribed credit exposure limit for the fourth year in a row in 2011-12 with regard to loans given to Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL).

SBI under-reported NPAs by Rs 12K cr in FY19

SBI under-reported NPAs by Rs 12K cr in FY19

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

As per the assessment done by the RBI, the gross NPA of the SBI was 11,932 crore more at Rs 1,84,682 as against Rs 1,72,750 reported by the bank. As a result the bank has to make additional provisioning of Rs 12,036 crore in the balance sheet.

SBI to expand global operations

SBI to expand global operations

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

With a view to meet the growing needs of foreign customers, the State Bank of India has formulated an ambitious programme to expand its operations in many countries, including the United States and South Africa.

Silicon Valley Bank crisis unlikely to affect Indian banks: Analysts

Silicon Valley Bank crisis unlikely to affect Indian banks: Analysts

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The recent run on the US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the subsequent seizure of its assets by the regulators may have sparked a global wave of risk aversion, particularly for start-ups. However, the Indian banking sector is unlikely to be a victim of any contagion effects, said analysts. he bank, which played a big role in financing start-ups and technology players, faced stress after incurring huge losses on its holdings of US bonds, following the most-aggressive monetary tightening cycle by the Federal Reserve in around four decades.

SBI rate review by month-end

SBI rate review by month-end

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Following in the footsteps of other public sector banks, Mumbai-based Bank of India (BoI) On Tuesday cut its benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) by 50 basis points to 12 per cent and there are indications that State Bank of India may lower rates by the end of the month.

SBI hopes to get RBI nod for Doha branch soon

SBI hopes to get RBI nod for Doha branch soon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

As part of global expansion strategy, State Bank decided to open a branch at the Qatar Financial Centre, Doha and approached the regulator for necessary permissions three months back.

IMDs: Bonanza for SBI

IMDs: Bonanza for SBI

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The finance ministry on Wednesday allowed all private sector banks to participate in government-related business, like collection of taxes. pension payments and small savings schemes. At the moment, only few large private sector are allowed to conduct government-related business.

Despite spike in NPAs, SBI Q1 profit jumps to Rs 2,006 cr

Despite spike in NPAs, SBI Q1 profit jumps to Rs 2,006 cr

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The operating income of the bank fell by 5.17 per cent to Rs 25,612 crore during April-June quarter of 2017-18

ICICI Bank, SBI raise lending rates

ICICI Bank, SBI raise lending rates

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The revision will make corporate and consumer loans, including those for homes and auto, expensive for new borrowers.

SBI to open office in Dubai

SBI to open office in Dubai

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

State Bank of India plans to open its office in Dubai International Finance Centre in a few weeks, a move which will boost India's largest bank's presence in the Gulf region.

SBI to recruit 10,500 this fiscal

SBI to recruit 10,500 this fiscal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

According to the annual report of SBI, overall staff strength declined by 7,452 employees during the last fiscal.