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Bank credit grows 14.2% in June quarter

Bank credit grows 14.2% in June quarter

Bank credit growth accelerated to 14.2% in the quarter ended June 2022 compared to 6% a year ago, RBI data showed.

RBI ban out, American Express can add new customers

RBI ban out, American Express can add new customers

After more than a year, RBI lifts restrictions on American Express Banking Corp and allows it to issue cards to new customers in India.


NARCL CEO to be paid Rs 1.7 crore a year: Report

NARCL CEO to be paid Rs 1.7 crore a year: Report

National Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd will be paying its CEO a total remuneration of Rs 1.7 crore per annum.

Banks source cheap funds by issuing CDs

Banks source cheap funds by issuing CDs

Indian banks are increasing issuance of certificates of deposits (CDs) to secure cheap funding. The other option would be to raise deposit rates more sharply.


Adani Group ‘deeply overleveraged’, warns CreditSights

Adani Group ‘deeply overleveraged’, warns CreditSights

Aggressive expansion pursued by Adani Group has put pressure on its credit metrics and cash flow; in worst-case scenario, the group may spiral into a debt trap and possibly a default, warns CreditSights.


Lenders claim Future Retail owes Rs 21,057 crore dues

Lenders claim Future Retail owes Rs 21,057 crore dues

The largest claim of Rs 4,669 crore has been made by US-based Bank of New York Mellon; Bank of Baroda follows next.

RBI clarifies position on bank privatisation article in bulletin

RBI clarifies position on bank privatisation article in bulletin

Not wanting to be seen as being opposed to privatisation of banks, RBI clarifies that a paper by its researchers do not reflect its stand on the issue.

HDFC Bank opens first all-women branch in north Kerala

HDFC Bank opens first all-women branch in north Kerala

As on 31 March 2022, women constituted 21.7% of the workforce and the target is to increase it to 25% by 2025.

 RBI article warns against big bang privatisation of banks

RBI article warns against big bang privatisation of banks

Stating that big bang privatisation of public sector banks can do more harm than good, RBI article asks government to take nuanced approach on this issue.


RBI seeks views on charges in payment systems

RBI seeks views on charges in payment systems

The payment systems include Immediate Payment Service, NEFT system, RTGS system and UPI. Debit cards, credit cards and Prepaid Payment Instruments are among the other payment instruments.

SBI starts insolvency process against Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar

SBI starts insolvency process against Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar

Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar reportedly owes around Rs 4,800 crore to banks such as the SBI, PNB, Indian Bank and Central Bank of India.

NTPC to raise Rs 5,000 cr term loan from banks

NTPC to raise Rs 5,000 cr term loan from banks

The minimum amount of loan offered by banks or FIs should be Rs 500 crore or in multiple of Rs 500 crore.

SBI launches branch for startups in Bengaluru

SBI launches branch for startups in Bengaluru

SBI plans to launch more such branches in different cities to spread the startup culture in India; bank to offer funding, treasury operations, advisory and other ancillary financial services through its diverse subsidiaries.

Inflation at 6.71% falls to four-month low

Inflation at 6.71% falls to four-month low

Retail inflation eases to lowest since March due to softening of food and crude oil prices; still above RBI’s upper limit of 6% for seventh straight month.


RBI tightens screws on loan recovery agents

RBI tightens screws on loan recovery agents

Loan recovery agents, hired by regulated entities including banks, NBFCs and ARCs, cannot intimidate or harass borrowers, RBI said.