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RBI seeks views on charges in payment systems

RBI seeks views on charges in payment systems

The payment systems include Immediate Payment Service, NEFT system, RTGS system and UPI. Debit cards, credit cards and Prepaid Payment Instruments are among the other payment instruments.

SBI starts insolvency process against Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar

SBI starts insolvency process against Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar

Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar reportedly owes around Rs 4,800 crore to banks such as the SBI, PNB, Indian Bank and Central Bank of India.

NTPC to raise Rs 5,000 cr term loan from banks

NTPC to raise Rs 5,000 cr term loan from banks

The minimum amount of loan offered by banks or FIs should be Rs 500 crore or in multiple of Rs 500 crore.

SBI launches branch for startups in Bengaluru

SBI launches branch for startups in Bengaluru

SBI plans to launch more such branches in different cities to spread the startup culture in India; bank to offer funding, treasury operations, advisory and other ancillary financial services through its diverse subsidiaries.

Inflation at 6.71% falls to four-month low

Inflation at 6.71% falls to four-month low

Retail inflation eases to lowest since March due to softening of food and crude oil prices; still above RBI’s upper limit of 6% for seventh straight month.


RBI tightens screws on loan recovery agents

RBI tightens screws on loan recovery agents

Loan recovery agents, hired by regulated entities including banks, NBFCs and ARCs, cannot intimidate or harass borrowers, RBI said.

CCI clears HDFC’s merger proposal

CCI clears HDFC’s merger proposal

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India has approved the merger proposal of HDFC Bank and its parent HDFC Ltd.

Deutsche Bank ex-CEO succumbs to cancer

Deutsche Bank ex-CEO succumbs to cancer

Anshu Jain, the former co-chief executive of Deutsche Bank AG, died in London on Saturday after a five-year battle with duodenal cancer.

Bank of Baroda plans to raise Rs 2,500 cr via bonds

Bank of Baroda plans to raise Rs 2,500 cr via bonds

Meeting of capital raising committee of Bank of Baroda is scheduled to be held on 22  August to discuss the raising of Basel III compliant bonds within the board approved limit of Rs 2,500 crore.

NCLT approves demerger of Piramal Enterprises

NCLT approves demerger of Piramal Enterprises

NCLT approves demerger of Piramal Enterprises’ pharma business and the simplification of the company's corporate structure.

RBI tightens norms for digital lending apps

RBI tightens norms for digital lending apps

Digital lending apps and lenders will fall under increased scrutiny and supervision as RBI sets guidelines after several complaints were lodged against many such apps for indulging in frauds and unlawful activities.

SpiceJet loans put in ‘high-risk category’ by some banks: Report

SpiceJet loans put in ‘high-risk category’ by some banks: Report

Private lenders IDFC First Bank and Yes Bank and state-owned Indian Bank have put their loans to SpiceJet Ltd in the high-risk category.

SBI ‘okay’ with lowering stake in Yes Bank to 26% by March 2023

SBI ‘okay’ with lowering stake in Yes Bank to 26% by March 2023

SBI yet to decide on whether it would hold a 26% stake in Yes Bank in FY24, chairman Dinesh Khara said; lock-in period ends in March 2023.

Canara Bank hikes lending rates

Canara Bank hikes lending rates

The effective interest rate on home loans for new borrowers will be 8.10% and for women 8.05%; for high-risk borrowers a credit risk premium will be added.


HDFC files with NCLT for merger approval

HDFC files with NCLT for merger approval

HDFC files application with NCLT for merger of HDFC Investments Limited and HDFC Holdings Limited with HDFC Bank.