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Invesco moves ZEEL to NCLT over EGM date for CEO’s ouster

Invesco moves ZEEL to NCLT over EGM date for CEO’s ouster

Invesco has moved NCLT against Zee Entertainment for failing to announce date for EGM to remove CEO Punit Goenka; Invesco owns 17.88% and is largest shareholder in ZEEL.


India needs 4-5 more SBI sized big banks: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India needs 4-5 more SBI sized big banks: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated India’s need to have 4-5 more SBI sized banks, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

SBI Card looks to sell Rs 200 cr of bad loans to ARCs in Q2

SBI Card looks to sell Rs 200 cr of bad loans to ARCs in Q2

SBI Card sells Rs 200 cr of bad loans to Encore ARC in Q1 of FY22; the credit card company of SBI plans to sell a similar amount in Q2. 

Bank of Maharashtra celebrates 87th Foundation Day

Bank of Maharashtra celebrates 87th Foundation Day

Bank of Maharashtra celebrates 87th Foundation Day

Banks want govt to ease pressure on Vodafone Idea

Banks want govt to ease pressure on Vodafone Idea

Banks led by SBI have called on the government to give debt-laden Vodafone Idea more time to clear its tax dues and spectrum fees.

RBI cautions against fraud in name of KYC updation

RBI cautions against fraud in name of KYC updation

RBI explains modus operandi of such fraud cases; advises customers not to share account details or passwords with unidentified persons or agencies.

SC urges NCLT, NCLAT to adhere to IBC timelines

SC urges NCLT, NCLAT to adhere to IBC timelines

Supreme Court also says resolution plan submitted to NCLT by lenders cannot be modified or withdrawn by resolution applicant.

PNB gets nod to raise Rs 6,000 cr via bonds

PNB gets nod to raise Rs 6,000 cr via bonds

Punjab National Bank’s board has approved raising up to Rs 6,000 crore by issuing bonds.

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank files for IPO

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank files for IPO

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, which has a past record of governance lapses, has filed with Sebi to raise capital through IPO.

Federal Bank partners Visa to launch credit card

Federal Bank partners Visa to launch credit card

Federal Bank has launched its credit card, in association with global card network Visa.

RBI fines Axis Bank for due diligence failure on a customer account

RBI fines Axis Bank for due diligence failure on a customer account

RBI slaps fine of Rs 25 lakh on Axis Bank for violation of certain provisions of KYC norms; penalty based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance.

Jet Airways’ rescue plan set for delay as PNB moves NCLAT

Jet Airways’ rescue plan set for delay as PNB moves NCLAT

NCLAT agrees to hear PNB’s plea that its claim amount in Jet Airways’ resolution plan has been ‘arbitrarily’ reduced by RP.

 

Bank of Baroda ED to head Indian Bank from 1 Sep

Bank of Baroda ED to head Indian Bank from 1 Sep

Shanti Lal Jain will head Indian Bank for 3 years from the date of assumption of office on or after 1 September.

RBI may launch digital currency trial by Dec: Guv Shaktikanta Das

RBI may launch digital currency trial by Dec: Guv Shaktikanta Das

The Reserve Bank of India may launch its first digital currency trial programs by December, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das told international business news channel CNBC in an interview.

10 banks in list to manage LIC’s mega IPO

10 banks in list to manage LIC’s mega IPO


Out of the 16 banks who made presentations for managing the country’s largest IPO, those who made it to the list also include Axis Capital, Kotak Mahindra Capital, ICICI Securities and Bank of America.