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CCI clears HDFC’s merger proposal

CCI clears HDFC’s merger proposal

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India has approved the merger proposal of HDFC Bank and its parent HDFC Ltd.

Deutsche Bank ex-CEO succumbs to cancer

Deutsche Bank ex-CEO succumbs to cancer

Anshu Jain, the former co-chief executive of Deutsche Bank AG, died in London on Saturday after a five-year battle with duodenal cancer.

Bank of Baroda plans to raise Rs 2,500 cr via bonds

Bank of Baroda plans to raise Rs 2,500 cr via bonds

Meeting of capital raising committee of Bank of Baroda is scheduled to be held on 22  August to discuss the raising of Basel III compliant bonds within the board approved limit of Rs 2,500 crore.

NCLT approves demerger of Piramal Enterprises

NCLT approves demerger of Piramal Enterprises

NCLT approves demerger of Piramal Enterprises’ pharma business and the simplification of the company's corporate structure.

RBI tightens norms for digital lending apps

RBI tightens norms for digital lending apps

Digital lending apps and lenders will fall under increased scrutiny and supervision as RBI sets guidelines after several complaints were lodged against many such apps for indulging in frauds and unlawful activities.

SpiceJet loans put in ‘high-risk category’ by some banks: Report

SpiceJet loans put in ‘high-risk category’ by some banks: Report

Private lenders IDFC First Bank and Yes Bank and state-owned Indian Bank have put their loans to SpiceJet Ltd in the high-risk category.

SBI ‘okay’ with lowering stake in Yes Bank to 26% by March 2023

SBI ‘okay’ with lowering stake in Yes Bank to 26% by March 2023

SBI yet to decide on whether it would hold a 26% stake in Yes Bank in FY24, chairman Dinesh Khara said; lock-in period ends in March 2023.

Canara Bank hikes lending rates

Canara Bank hikes lending rates

The effective interest rate on home loans for new borrowers will be 8.10% and for women 8.05%; for high-risk borrowers a credit risk premium will be added.


HDFC files with NCLT for merger approval

HDFC files with NCLT for merger approval

HDFC files application with NCLT for merger of HDFC Investments Limited and HDFC Holdings Limited with HDFC Bank. 

SBI Q1 net dips 6.7% amid treasury loss of Rs 6,549 cr

SBI Q1 net dips 6.7% amid treasury loss of Rs 6,549 cr

State Bank of India’s fiscal first quarter net profit took a 6.7% dip over the year-ago period as treasury loss stood at Rs 6,549 crore.

Now you can file unresolved credit score complaint with RBI

Now you can file unresolved credit score complaint with RBI

Customers of registered credit bureaus can file complaints directly with RBI for faster resolution of their credit scores and related complaints.

Pressure on rupee to stay despite RBI’s interest rate hikes

Pressure on rupee to stay despite RBI’s interest rate hikes

Global uncertainty to prevent significant appreciation in rupee; experts expect currency to stay range bound between Rs 78.80 to Rs 79.60 per dollar over next week.

How the bond yields will respond to RBI’s rate hikes

How the bond yields will respond to RBI’s rate hikes

10-year benchmark bond yield to stay between 7.20% to 7.45% with the markets having factored in RBI’s interest rate hike, market experts said.

Monetary Policy: Repo rate hike and other key highlights

Monetary Policy: Repo rate hike and other key highlights

RBI hikes repo rate by 50 basis points for third straight time, taking key lending rate to the pre-pandemic levels; lending and deposit rates set to rise further.

NRIs can pay electricity, other bills for their families in India via BBPS

NRIs can pay electricity, other bills for their families in India via BBPS

Non-resident Indians will soon be able to make utility, education and other bill payments on behalf of their families in India by using the Bharat Bill Payment System.