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Union Bank of India mobilises Rs 17.58 cr under Mahila Samman Savings Certificate

Union Bank of India has mobilised Rs 17.58 crore in 5,653 Mahila Samman Savings Certificate beneficiary accounts, after introducing it on 30 June.

Bank of Maharashtra posts strong credit, deposit growth in June quarter

Bank of Maharashtra sees 25% growth both on the credit and deposit side; total business touches Rs 4.19 crore, up 24.82%.

Bank of Baroda plans to divest 49% stake in credit card arm

Bank of Baroda plans to sell up to 49% stake in its credit card business arm, BOB Financial Solutions Ltd.

Aim is to create a new HDFC Bank every 4 years: CEO Jagdishan

Given the bank’s profitability, asset quality and capital position, HDFC Bank CEO Sashidar Jagdishan says the aim is to add another HDFC Bank every four years. 

Net profit of state-run banks tripled to Rs 1.04 lakh crore in FY23

Profit of public sector banks in last nine years triples to Rs 1.04 lakh crore due to initiatives taken by government, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said.

An era in HDFC ends as Deepak Parekh hangs up his boots

After 45 years of running HDFC and overseeing growth of India’s largest private sector bank from its birth days, Deepak Parekh decides to hang up his boots. He leaves behind a rich legacy.

Post-merger, HDFC to rank as one of world’s most valuable banks

The new HDFC Bank entity will rank fourth in equity market capitalisation, behind JPMorgan Chase & Co, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Bank of America. 


Govt hikes interest rates on select small savings schemes

Interest rates of schemes like 1-and 2-year post office time deposit and 5-year recurring deposits have been raised; PPF remains unchanged at 7.1%.

Share of loans bearing over 9% interest rises to 56.1% in March: RBI

Share of loans bearing over 9% interest rate rose to 56.1% in March 2023 from 31.4% a year ago, data from RBI showed.

Retail loans pace up, large borrowers' share falls

Retail loans have grown faster and share of large borrowers in gross advances have declined over last three years, RBI’s Financial Stability Report shows.

Credit card bad debt doubles to 18% for state-run banks: RBI

Bad debt from credit card receivables in private sector banks remained broadly flat at 1.9% while it was 1.8% for foreign banks, RBI’s Financial Stability Report said.


Banks see credit, deposit growth in 2023

Banks see credit growth of 15.4% on 2 June 2023, according to RBI’s Financial Stability Report; deposit growth stands at 11.8%.

Indian economy resilient amid global headwind: RBI Guv

Indian economy makes solid recovery and is among fastest-growing large economies despite formidable headwinds, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. 

Bank loan rates to face upward bias in FY24

Despite sudden surge in liquidity, bank deposit rates are unlikely to fall while borrowing costs could continue to face upward bias in FY24, says India Ratings and Research.

Compromise settlement with wilful defaulters not new, says RBI

RBI says compromise settlement with wilful defaulters has existed for more than 15 years; latest circular only aims at tightening existing norms.