The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday reported a 55 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,245.88 crore for the second quarter ended September 30 on account of decline in bad loans. The bank's net profit stood at Rs 3,375.40 crore in July-September quarter of the previous fiscal, SBI said in a regulatory filing.
SBI Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri told reporters in New Delhi on Thursday the Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) account had turned into a non-performing asset (NPA). "The account became an NPA on December 31, 2011. They are in default," Chaudhuri said.
The next chairman at the country's largest lender could enjoy a four-year tenure.
Employee integration and branch rationalisation are major challenges.
'IPOs have performed exceptionally well, with a notable increase in average ticket size from Rs 800 crore in the last financial year to around Rs 1,300 crore in this financial year.'
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.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) latest order on unsecured loans is set to hit the banking sector's growth in the near-term, cautioned analysts, as they see banks slowing down on aggressive retail lending. Besides, cost of funds for non-banking finance companies (NBFC) is expected to inch up as banks will pass on higher capital charge to NBFCs. "We believe the fallout of the RBI action will be mainly on growth, given the rising dependence on unsecured retail loans and lending to NBFCs for growth.
Why doesn't anybody ask the PSU State Bank of India under RTI on how much they are spending on legal fees trying to recover money from me in the UK when I have offered 100 per cent payback in India, asked Mallya.
In addition, both will offer services jointly, subject to financial viability.
The rating agency revised the outlook for EXIM, SBI, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Baroda (New Zealand), Bank of India, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank while affirming their ratings. At the same time, Fitch has affirmed IDBI Bank Ltd's (IDBI) rating, while maintaining the outlook at negative.
'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.'
>It's not easy to predict the market. But there are at least two positive factors to back the PSU banks, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
The chairman of India's largest bank on why he would like to forget the first six months of his stint and the steps he has taken to revitalise the institution.
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While Paytm (One97 Communications) is not completely past regulatory hurdles, its share price has gained in the last month or two. The Paytm handle migration is complete along with FDI clearance necessary for the Payment Aggregator (PA) license. UPI consumer data indicates stable market share, and expansion in partner networks in financial distribution. All this implies Paytm could be set to meet guidance of turning Adjusted Ebitda breakeven by Q4FY25 (ex of UPI-incentives).
The bank will give 3.25 per cent interest on savings bank deposits with a balance exceeding Rs 100,000. At present, the interest rate is 3.5 per cent.
Country's biggest lender State Bank of India had proposed merger of five associate banks.
Delays in crucial PSU appointments a reflection of poor governance and political vested interests
Apart from fulfilling banking services, one can access more than 100 e-commerce sites, book tickets, and even pay for small value groceries through the app. The bank is now proposing to allow other banks to use this to serve their own customers.
The Congress on Friday alleged that the electoral bonds data has exposed 'corrupt tactics' of the Bharatiya Janata Party such as quid pro quo, seeking donations for the company's protection, kickbacks and money laundering through shell companies.
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.
SBI Life Insurance on Monday launched keyman insurance policy to provide cover to key members of a company who are major contributors to growth and profits and whose absence may affect the business.
India's second-largest passenger vehicles firm will be valued at Rs 1.59 trillion at the top-end of the price band of Rs 1,865-Rs 1,960.
Amidst global financial distress, State Bank of India has hinted that it is mulling overseas bank acquisition. SBI Chairman O P Bhatt today indicated that though there were no immediate plans, but the bank was definitely having a look at it.
On the extent of cut in lending rates, the SBI chief said 'it is difficult to say at this point of time' but indicated that it would not be less than 25 basis points. SBI earlier reduced the benchmark PLR by 75 basis points to 12.25 per cent with effect from January 1. Bhatt is in the capital to attend a meeting of state-owned bankers called by external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee, who is also holding the finance portfolio.
The number of active SIP accounts is nearing the 100 million milestone.
To help reduce rental costs by 20 to 25 per cent within the next three years.
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.
Years before the Supreme Court struck down as 'unconstitutional' an opaque political funding tool that allowed individuals and companies to donate money to political parties anonymously and without any limits, the then finance minister Arun Jaitley -- the prime mover of electoral bonds -- had termed them legitimate and transparent.
State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, has raised lending rates by 75 basis points (0.75 per cent), making all types of loans, including housing and auto, costlier for both new and existing borrowers.
Gautam Adani-owned Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will replace IT major Wipro in the 30-share BSE Sensex from June 24, according to an official announcement on Friday. This marks the first inclusion of any Adani Group firm in Sensex. The group has 10 listed firms with a combined market valuation surpassing Rs 17 lakh crore.
While a total of 4,987 officers would be recruited for associate banks of SBI, as many as 206 officers would be hired for State Bank of India itself.
SBI, along with a few other banks, had given loans to Gopinath for Deccan Cargo, a venture he started in 2009, a few years after he sold Air Deccan to Kingfisher Airlines.
State Bank of India's (SBI) two-year-long wait to expand its operations in the United States is set to end with the New York State Banking Department (NYSBD) clearing the bank's application for opening another branch, senior SBI officials confirmed.
Under this service, SBI will give services in person or through remote mode.
A 'virtual merger' of State Bank of India with its seven associate banks will take place within 6-12 months as part of the consolidation exercise
India on Monday asserted that its friendly ties with the Maldives will continue as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Mohamed Muizzu unveiled a blueprint for comprehensive economic and maritime cooperation, signalling a reset of the relationship that had hit a rough patch last year due to anti-New Delhi rhetoric.
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