IBSPECIALS

War in Ukraine and Putin’s shadow on world order

Why do we take sides in the Russia-Ukraine war even as we watch a civilisation being bombed? There is something core in us which has polarised, lost its humanity and decayed.

India's financial markets caught in Russia-Ukraine crossfire

As Russia continues bombing Ukraine, stock markets and currencies witness sharp fall while demand for safe-havens such as gold surge substantially.

The Sad Saga of PMC Bank

Being one of the largest banking frauds in India, the turn of events at PMC Bank has had consequences which are very severe. Some say the only other choice RBI had was to liquidate the bank. Here is the sad tale of the depositors.

SBI’s massive bad-loan cleanup paved way for record profits

Massive cleanup operation led to skeletons tumbling out of SBI’s bad loan book; also laid foundation for Rajnish Kumar’s successor Dinesh Khara to reap the harvest.

The rise in retail loan auctions

Auctions of retail loans are at a level never seen before in India as NBFCs and banks seek to get rid of soured assets in economy impacted by Covid. In the market shift, ARCs are increasing their purchase of stressed retail loans.

Inside the RBI ban on Mastercard

Indianbankingnews.com looks at how the credit card market has got embroiled in a complex web of battles over data storage locations, foreign versus homegrown entities and regulatory requirements.

Police broaden probe into fishy Chinese loan apps

Police probe on shady instant loan apps could lead to other possibilities like money laundering. What is the source of funding for these firms? How deep is the local connection?

Turnaround and Future of IDBI Bank

IDBI Bank has scripted a turnaround story after being handcuffed by RBI in May 2017. Will we see the revival of the 'big daddy' image? Will it set the road for future privatisation of banks in India?

Covid-19: Over 1,300 bankers dead

With over 1,300 deaths and rising Covid infections, a fear psychosis is gripping the banking fraternity. Even the life of a bank clerk who is blind has changed. Forever.

The battle for home loans

Banks are fighting for the home loan pie by cutting rates to historical lows. What is prompting them to launch into a rate war? Will there be a market shift?

Inside the dirty world of instant loan apps

Thousands of small borrowers fall prey to online payday apps run by the Chinese. Some of them commit suicide. Extortive interest rates ruin the others. Indianbankingnews.com investigates.

Dinesh Khara has opportunity to shift SBI between Eras

New SBI chief Dinesh Khara faces challenging times. Will he be on the attack to gain share? Or will he restrain himself for fear of rise in bad loans? How will he use YONO as a weapon? Who will form his core team as he needs to shift SBI between two eras?

The collapse of Lakshmi Vilas Bank and DBS as rescuer

How deep is the malaise? How long can we avert systemic collapses through bailouts? Has RBI gifted Lakshmi Vilas Bank to DBS? How different in nature are the failures of Yes Bank and the 94-year-old bank?

Will Uday Kotak's conservatism give way to risky bets?

Uday Kotak has built a financial services empire by erring on the side of caution. Will prudence now give way to risky bets? If IndusInd Bank is not put on the table, will he sniff at other banks? We track the roots of his business culture.

Aditya Puri's god-like status in HDFC

HDFC Bank's new CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan and the'Karamchand Gang' plan to give Aditya Puri the "most poignant and emotional farewell". This includes video clips from Mukesh Ambani and other corporate honchos. Some view this Puri-heavy marketing as akin to a personality cult being built for the legacy to stay on.