BANKS

HDFC Bank to wait longer for lift of RBI ban on new credit cards

HDFC Bank may take longer time than anticipated to be able to source new credit card customers as it struggles to sort out technical issues to convince RBI of lifting ban on launch of its digital 2.0 initiatives.

RBI rejects 10-year bond bids

With banks asking for higher yields, RBI rejects all the three government securities that were put up for auction.

HDFC Bank Q4 net up 18% amid strong loan growth

HDFC Bank’s Q4 net up 18.2% at Rs 8,186.51 crore on the back of robust loan growth and stable asset quality.

Banks ask RBI to extend recast scheme amidst Covid surge

Top bosses of banks ask RBI to extend one-time restructuring scheme for MSMEs and retail loans in wake of resurgence of Covid-19 infections and concerns about rise in NPAs.


Axis Bank becomes co-promoter of Max Life

Axis Bank and its two subsidiaries will own 12.99% stake in Max Life; Axis has right to acquire another 7% stake.

HDFC Bank’s loan growth at 17-qtr low; how other banks fared in FY21

HDFC Bank sees 17-quarter low in its loan growth in FY21 over the previous fiscal while deposit growth was at a 13-quarter low. Here is how other banks fared.

Interest rates on Fixed Deposits

This is what banks are offering as interest rates on Fixed Deposits.

Jana Small Finance Bank files for IPO to raise Rs 1,100 cr

The IPO comprises fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs 700 cr and an offer for sale by existing shareholders. The IPO size is expected to be Rs 1,100 cr.

SBI raises $1 bn loan from JBIC

SBI raises additional $1 bn from Japan Bank for International Cooperation to extend loans to help Covid-hit Japanese auto manufacturers in India.

Govt to infuse Rs 14,500 cr in 4 PSU banks

Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of India and UCO Bank will receive Rs 14,500 cr via zero-coupon bonds.

Bank of India raises Rs 602 cr via bonds

Bank of India raises Rs 602 cr via Basel III compliant additional tier 1 bonds on 26 March, on private placement basis.

IDBI Bank initiates fresh steps to sell non-core assets: CEO

IDBI Bank looking to sell entire 25% stake in insurance biz to JV partner Ageas; also on hunt to sell mutual fund biz after RBI did not clear Muthoot's acquisition proposal.

RBI floats panel under Shyamala Gopinath to screen bank applications

RBI sets up 5-member panel to evaluate applications for prospective universal banks and small finance banks.

The 14 new executive directors

In a rare move, 14 public sector bank officers were elevated to EDs at the same time. 

NPAs expected to worsen in first half of 2021: FICCI-IBA

Asset quality of banks is likely to worsen during first half of 2021.