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PNB CEO targets higher bad loan recovery, double-digit credit growth in FY23

PNB CEO targets higher bad loan recovery, double-digit credit growth in FY23

Punjab National Bank is looking to recover Rs 32,000 crore worth of bad loans and reduce its net NPA ratio to 3.5% by fiscal-end, MD and CEO Atul Kumar Goel said.

HDFC to acquire SBI’s stake in venture capital arm

HDFC to acquire SBI’s stake in venture capital arm

HDFC Ltd is buying out State Bank of India’s entire 19.5% stake in its venture capital subsidiary, HVCL. 


HDFC plans to raise $1.1 bn

HDFC plans to raise $1.1 bn

HDFC Ltd will raise $1.1 billion in external commercial borrowing (ECB) for on-lending to the affordable housing sector.


Carlyle, Advent to invest Rs 8,900 cr in Yes Bank

Carlyle, Advent to invest Rs 8,900 cr in Yes Bank

Yes Bank today announced raising equity capital of Rs 8,900 crore from global private equity firms Carlyle Group and Advent International, with each investor potentially acquiring up to a 10% stake.


Union Bank of India Q1 net up 32%

Union Bank of India Q1 net up 32%

Union Bank of India reported a 32% YoY rise in net profit to Rs 1,558 crore for the quarter ended June on the back of a rise in its net interest income and fall in bad loans.

 

Unclaimed deposits rising, RBI launches awareness campaign

Unclaimed deposits rising, RBI launches awareness campaign

Unclaimed deposits in banks have ballooned to Rs 48,262 crore in FY22 from Rs 39,264 crore a year ago, RBI data showed; awareness campaign launched with focus on eight states.


Axis Bank looks to complete Citibank acquisition by Q4

Axis Bank looks to complete Citibank acquisition by Q4

Intense competition among banks for corporate loans has led to Axis Bank being selective as it seeks to protect pricing; net profit in Q1 rises 91% to Rs 4,125 crore. 


CCI clears Axis Bank-Citibank deal

CCI clears Axis Bank-Citibank deal

Axis Bank clears another hurdle in completing its acquisition of Citibank’s consumer business in a deal worth Rs 12,325 crore; Competition Commission of India approves proposed deal. 

ICICI Bank Q1 net up 50% at Rs 6,905 cr

ICICI Bank Q1 net up 50% at Rs 6,905 cr

ICICI Bank reports 49.6% YoY rise in net profit to Rs 6,904.94 crore in Q1 on back of robust credit growth, improving asset quality and lower provisions.

IndusInd Bank eyes 20% credit growth in FY23

IndusInd Bank eyes 20% credit growth in FY23

IndusInd Bank’s asset mix is conducive to achieve a NIM of 4.15%-4.25% in FY23 even as deposit rates are on the rise amid RBI’s monetary tightening cycle, said chief executive officer Suman Kapathalia.


SBI plans to raise Rs 11,000 cr in FY23

SBI plans to raise Rs 11,000 cr in FY23

State Bank of India has received board approval to raise up to Rs 11,000 crore through issuance of bonds in FY23.

Rupee: Path of gradual depreciation

Rupee: Path of gradual depreciation

As long as USD continues to strengthen due to Fed’s hawkishness and fear of global recession, USDINR can continue to move higher, but at a slow speed, guided by RBI. We could see levels of 80.50/81.00 over the next medium term. 

NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Future Retail

NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Future Retail

NCLT orders insolvency resolution proceedings against Future Retail and rejects objection raised by Amazon, which is involved in a bitter legal tussle with the debt-laden company.




Gandhi, Gopalkrishnan cease to be directors at Yes Bank

Gandhi, Gopalkrishnan cease to be directors at Yes Bank

Former RBI Deputy Governor R Gandhi and professor Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan cease to be additional directors on the board of Yes Bank; this follows alternate board constituted by bank as per RBI’s directive.

Federal Bank Q1 net up 64%

Federal Bank Q1 net up 64%

Federal Bank posts 63.53% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 600.66 crore in Q1, from Rs 367.29 crore a year ago.