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PSU banks support Adani’s copper foray

PSU banks support Adani’s copper foray

Adani Group has got consortium of public sector banks to provide entire debt requirement of Rs 6,071 crore for first phase of its diversified copper manufacturing project.


RBI extends deadline for card tokenisation by 3 months

RBI extends deadline for card tokenisation by 3 months

RBI has, in consultation with stakeholders, extended deadline for tokenisation of debit and credit cards by another three months until 30 September 2022. 


This is why RBI penalises Indian Overseas Bank

This is why RBI penalises Indian Overseas Bank

RBI imposes monetary penalty of Rs 57.50 lakh on Indian Overseas Bank for non-compliance with certain directions. 

RBI to defend rupee against jerky movements: Deputy Guv Patra

RBI to defend rupee against jerky movements: Deputy Guv Patra

RBI is intervening in market to defend rupee and will not allow its ‘jerky movements’; central bank is not targeting any specific level for domestic currency against US dollar, says RBI deputy governor Michael Patra.


Canara Bank launches special FD scheme

Canara Bank launches special FD scheme

Tenure of Canara Bank’s special fixed deposit scheme is 333 days and interest rate offered is 5.10%. For senior citizens, interest rate offered is 5.60%.


Canara Bank board approves capital raise of Rs 9,000 cr in FY23

Canara Bank board approves capital raise of Rs 9,000 cr in FY23

The board of Canara Bank has approved a Rs 9,000 crore capital raising plan through a combination of additional tier-1 and tier-2 bonds.


NBFCs need to diversify risks across sectors: Rajnish Kumar

NBFCs need to diversify risks across sectors: Rajnish Kumar

NBFCs need to diversify risks across sectors and geographies as well as maintain capital adequacy norms and introduce core banking solutions, former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar said.

High inflation a major concern, says RBI Guv in MPC meeting

High inflation a major concern, says RBI Guv in MPC meeting

High inflation continues to be major concern while revival of economic activity remains steady and is gaining traction, said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. 

The Rupee Conundrum

The Rupee Conundrum

Despite the numbers acting to the rupee’s disadvantage, it has managed to avoid a steep fall. Will it fight back?

RBI gives banks, NBFCs 3 more months to implement card rules

RBI gives banks, NBFCs 3 more months to implement card rules

RBI gives banks and NBFCs three more months to implement three provisions under the new regulatory guidelines for issuing credit and debit cards; deadline now shifts to 1 October.

RBI disallows non-banks from loading credit lines on prepaid payment instruments

RBI disallows non-banks from loading credit lines on prepaid payment instruments

RBI has disallowed non-bank pre-paid wallets and pre-paid cards from loading credit lines into these platforms.

DBS Bank acquires 9.9% stake in NBFC Svakarma Finance

DBS Bank acquires 9.9% stake in NBFC Svakarma Finance

DBS Bank India has acquired a 9.9% stake in Svakarma Finance, a micro business-focused non-banking financial company, for an undisclosed amount.

Banks stare at MTM losses on bond holdings, consider approaching RBI

Banks stare at MTM losses on bond holdings, consider approaching RBI

Banks plan to approach RBI for special dispensation for bonds held in available-for-sale category as they have shed value in backdrop of off-cycle rate hike in May.


RBI to take strict action against strong-arm tactics of recovery agents: Governor Das

RBI to take strict action against strong-arm tactics of recovery agents: Governor Das

RBI will take strict action against regulated entities who resort to strong-arm tactics to recover loan dues from borrowers; calling up at odd hours or using foul language is unacceptable, Guv Shaktikanta Das said.


RBI rejects digital-only banks proposal

RBI rejects digital-only banks proposal

RBI has rejected idea of digital-only banks as model poses risks, governor Shaktikanta Das said.