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UCO Bank MD Goel is new IBA chairman

UCO Bank MD Goel is new IBA chairman

Goel takes over from Union Bank managing director and CEO Rajkiran Rai G as IBA chairman for the term 2021-22.

Why PNB Housing Finance scrapped Rs 4,000-cr Carlyle deal

Why PNB Housing Finance scrapped Rs 4,000-cr Carlyle deal

Running into controversy and fearing prolonged legal hurdles, PNB Housing Finance has scrapped the Rs 4,000-crore proposed deal with US-based Carlyle Group.

RBI bans auditors Haribhakti & Co for 2 years

RBI bans auditors Haribhakti & Co for 2 years

RBI bans Haribhakti & Co from auditing regulated firms for 2 years with effect from April 1, 2022.

 

PNB launches ‘6S Campaign’ to push outreach program

PNB launches ‘6S Campaign’ to push outreach program

Punjab National Bank’s aim of ‘6S Campaign’ is to drive special awareness for development of financial services; to also accelerate credit growth, improve penetration of social security schemes and drive digital banking push.


Bank of Maharashtra launches digital lending platform for home and car buyers

Bank of Maharashtra launches digital lending platform for home and car buyers

Bank of Maharashtra’s digital lending platform provides in-principle approval for home and car loans instantly on completion of filling the required information digitally.

RBI ups IMPS limit to Rs 5 lakh

RBI ups IMPS limit to Rs 5 lakh

In a bid to promote digital transactions, RBI raises limit to transfer money under Immediate Payment Service from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. 

Bandhan Bank’s collection efficiency improves to 90% as Covid eases

Bandhan Bank’s collection efficiency improves to 90% as Covid eases

Bandhan Bank’s repayment collection from microfinance vertical also improved to 86% at the end of September, from 72% a quarter ago.

NCLT directs Zee board to hold meet on Invesco’s plea

NCLT directs Zee board to hold meet on Invesco’s plea

NCLT directs Zee Entertainment Enterprises to hold board meeting to consider minority shareholder Invesco’s request to hold EGM.

RBI lifts Indian Overseas Bank out of PCA curbs

RBI lifts Indian Overseas Bank out of PCA curbs

RBI pulls Indian Overseas Bank out of prompt corrective action curbs after reviewing bank’s performance on various parameters, including NPAs; now Central Bank of India waits for its turn.

Invesco moves ZEEL to NCLT over EGM date for CEO’s ouster

Invesco moves ZEEL to NCLT over EGM date for CEO’s ouster

Invesco has moved NCLT against Zee Entertainment for failing to announce date for EGM to remove CEO Punit Goenka; Invesco owns 17.88% and is largest shareholder in ZEEL.


India needs 4-5 more SBI sized big banks: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India needs 4-5 more SBI sized big banks: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated India’s need to have 4-5 more SBI sized banks, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

SBI Card looks to sell Rs 200 cr of bad loans to ARCs in Q2

SBI Card looks to sell Rs 200 cr of bad loans to ARCs in Q2

SBI Card sells Rs 200 cr of bad loans to Encore ARC in Q1 of FY22; the credit card company of SBI plans to sell a similar amount in Q2. 

Bank of Maharashtra celebrates 87th Foundation Day

Bank of Maharashtra celebrates 87th Foundation Day

Bank of Maharashtra celebrates 87th Foundation Day

Banks want govt to ease pressure on Vodafone Idea

Banks want govt to ease pressure on Vodafone Idea

Banks led by SBI have called on the government to give debt-laden Vodafone Idea more time to clear its tax dues and spectrum fees.

RBI cautions against fraud in name of KYC updation

RBI cautions against fraud in name of KYC updation

RBI explains modus operandi of such fraud cases; advises customers not to share account details or passwords with unidentified persons or agencies.