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SBI hikes lending rates under MCLR

SBI hikes lending rates under MCLR

State Bank of India has announced a 0.05% increase in the marginal cost of fund-based lending rate in some tenors. 


SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank remain in RBI’s ‘too-big-to-fail’ list

SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank remain in RBI’s ‘too-big-to-fail’ list

RBI retains SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank in domestic systemically important banks list; they will have to adhere to specific capital requirements that aim to safeguard the financial system.

MTNL defaults on Rs 5,726.29 cr loans, Union Bank biggest exposure

MTNL defaults on Rs 5,726.29 cr loans, Union Bank biggest exposure

MTNL’s total financial debt stands at Rs 32,097.28 crore, 40 times more than its consolidated annual income of Rs 798 crore.

Inflation hits 14-month high, dashes hope of early rate cut

Inflation hits 14-month high, dashes hope of early rate cut

Retail inflation soars to 14-month high of 6.21% in October, breaching RBI’s upper tolerance level and dashing hopes of early interest-rate cut following US Federal Reserve’s monetary easing policy. 

RBI issues rules for reclassification of FPI to FDI

RBI issues rules for reclassification of FPI to FDI

Reserve Bank of India issues operational framework to allow foreign portfolio investors to convert their investments to foreign direct investment if the entity breaches the prescribed 10% limit.


RBI fines South Indian Bank

RBI fines South Indian Bank

RBI slaps penalty of Rs 59.20 lakh on South Indian Bank for non-compliance with certain directions on 'interest rate on deposits' and 'customer service in banks'.


Ashok Chandra to be new MD & CEO of PNB

Ashok Chandra to be new MD & CEO of PNB

After interviewing 16 candidates, FSIB has recommended Ashok Chandra for the position of PNB chief; Atul Goel retires in December-end.


RBI bars 4 NBFCs from lending

RBI bars 4 NBFCs from lending

Ban on Asirvad Micro Finance, Arohan Financial Services, DMI Finance and Navi Finserv is effective from close of business on 21 October.

RBI asks banks to use relevant info for risk assessment

RBI asks banks to use relevant info for risk assessment

RBI issues internal risk assessment guidance for money laundering and terrorist financing; banks and NBFCs to make periodical assessments.

Partha Sengupta is Bandhan Bank’s new boss

Partha Sengupta is Bandhan Bank’s new boss

RBI approves appointment of Partha Pratim Sengupta as MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank for a period of three years.

RBI raises hope of interest rate cut

RBI raises hope of interest rate cut

Reserve Bank of India leaves benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for tenth consecutive time but changes policy stance to neutral from withdrawal of accommodation.


RBI raises UPI Lite limit

RBI raises UPI Lite limit

RBI increases limit of UPI Lite wallet to Rs 5,000 from existing Rs 2,000; per-transaction limit also raised to Rs 1,000 from Rs 500. 

RBI to create data repository on climate change risks for lenders

RBI to create data repository on climate change risks for lenders

The data repository will include a web-based directory and a data portal forming climate related data sets.

Lenders can’t levy pre-payment charges on loans to MSEs: RBI

Lenders can’t levy pre-payment charges on loans to MSEs: RBI

RBI has proposed banks and NBFCs not to levy foreclosure charges or pre-payment penalties on floating rate term loans sanctioned to micro and small enterprises.


RBI warns NBFCs against chasing unsustainable growth practices

RBI warns NBFCs against chasing unsustainable growth practices

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has warned of action against those NBFCs who are pursuing “growth at any cost” that could pose a risk to the economy’s financial stability.