The implementation of expected credit loss (ECL)-based provisioning model proposed by the Reserve Bank of India will be smooth as the transition will hit banks’ […]
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Banks relying on costly market borrowings for lending
Banks are relying more on costly market borrowings instead of deposits to meet credit demand. Experts say that banks are yet to turn aggressive in […]
RBI bans SBM India from allowing foreign remittances
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has banned State Bank of Mauritius (SBM)’s Indian subsidiary SBM Bank (India) Ltd from processing any foreign exchange remittances […]
Banks transfer Jaypee Infratech’s ₹9,234-crore debt to NARCL
Banks have completed the transfer of ₹9,234 crore of Jaypee Infratech loan to the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL), marking the first acquisition for the […]
Banks seek immunity for board members, suggest NaBFID-like shield against arrests
Banks have asked the government for protection against the arbitrary arrest of board members for commercial decisions such as the granting of loans. They want […]
Insurers want NPS tax exemption for their pension schemes, too
The insurance industry is seeking a level-playing field with the National Pension System (NPS) with a tax exemption for annuity products of insurance companies to […]
Japan’s Credit Saison Company invests Rs 540 crore in its wholly owned Indian subsidiary
Japan’s leading financial services player Credit Saison Company invested Rs 540 crore in its wholly owned local subsidiary, Credit Saison India, signalling its intent to […]
Digital economy push offers hope for multiple players: Mastercard
India’s push towards expanding the digital economy offers room for multiple players to grow in the payments ecosystem, said Michael Froman, vice chairman and president, […]
Indian Bank expands digital offerings under ‘Project WAVE’ initiative
Public sector Indian Bank has stepped up its offerings on its digital transformation initiative ‘Project WAVE’ with the launch of Kisan Credit Card loans to […]
SMBC Bank, Oaktree submit EoIs for IDBI’s strategic stake sale
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Group (SMBC Bank) of Japan and Oaktree Capital Management are among those that have submitted expressions of interest (EoIs) for the […]