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Aathira Varier

Aathira Varier

Aathira Varier

Aathira Varier is a banking and insurance reporter who covers the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, with previous experience of covering equity markets. An economics graduate, she uses contextualisation and practical application of theory to communicate technical aspects of her beat.

Aathira Varier is a banking and insurance reporter who covers the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, with previous experience of covering equity markets. An economics graduate, she uses contextualisation and practical application of theory to communicate technical aspects of her beat.

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Slowing growth of unsecured loans satisfactory: RBI Governor Malhotra

The RBI also noted that bank funding to non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) has declined following the increase in risk weight on bank loans to shadow banks

Slowing growth of unsecured loans satisfactory: RBI Governor Malhotra
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 12:12 AM IST

Employee unions of state-owned non-life insurers seek 22% salary hike

Groups seek parity with what LIC employees earn, say salary revision due since 2022

Employee unions of state-owned non-life insurers seek 22% salary hike
Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 1:38 PM IST

RBI will implement major regulations in phased manner, says Governor

Consultative process in making regulations will continue: Sanjay Malhotra

RBI will implement major regulations in phased manner, says Governor
Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

Public sector general insurance employee union oppose 100% FDI move

The proposed introduction of 100 per cent FDI in the insurance sector and other amendments to insurance laws by the Central Government were also discussed

Public sector general insurance employee union oppose 100% FDI move
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 9:07 PM IST

Goal is for Axis Max Life Insurance to become a listed entity: MD

In first nine months, we have grown at 25 per cent versus private sector growth of 19 per cent and overall industry growth of 14 per cent. So we are gaining market share as we go along, the MD said

Goal is for Axis Max Life Insurance to become a listed entity: MD
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

Bank gold loan disbursals up 71.3% to Rs 1.72 trillion in 9MFY25

In November 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased risk weight for unsecured loans by 25 percentage points to 125 per cent

Bank gold loan disbursals up 71.3% to Rs 1.72 trillion in 9MFY25
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 11:35 PM IST

GIC Re board of directors approves setting up wholly owned subsidiary in UK

The company has no minimum capital requirement and can be set up with a capital of £1. The corporation will initially subscribe to the minimum capital as may be necessary, at face value

GIC Re board of directors approves setting up wholly owned subsidiary in UK
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 8:20 PM IST

Proposed TCS threshold hike on LRS expected to boost outbound travel

The revision, which will be effective from April 1, 2025, is expected to boost travel and foreign exchange segments, provide additional benefits to students, and improve tax compliance

Proposed TCS threshold hike on LRS expected to boost outbound travel
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 12:07 AM IST

100% FDI in Insurance: Foreign insurers may face distribution challenges

The opening up of the insurance industry to 100 per cent FDI comes at a time when the insurance regulator has been advocating "Insurance for All" by 2047

100% FDI in Insurance: Foreign insurers may face distribution challenges
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 11:55 PM IST

Casa, term deposits more than double in 10 years, says Pankaj Chaudhary

The amount raised by equity issuances registered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2 per cent, reaching Rs 1.97 trillion at the end of FY24

Casa, term deposits more than double in 10 years, says Pankaj Chaudhary
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

Budget 2025: Ulip tax confusion sends insurance stocks into tailspin

Changes positive for industry, clarify experts; growing appeal of new tax regime may act as headwind for sector

Budget 2025: Ulip tax confusion sends insurance stocks into tailspin
Updated On : 01 Feb 2025 | 10:53 PM IST

Insurance sector gets over 62% of $5.7 bn services sector FDI inflows in H1

The insurance sector was opened to foreign investors with an FDI limit of up to 26 per cent in 2000

Insurance sector gets over 62% of $5.7 bn services sector FDI inflows in H1
Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 6:14 PM IST

Net card spending rises 60% as credit card additions rise to 4-mth high

The per credit card spending rose by 3.20 per cent Year-on-Year (YoY) from Rs 16,865.26 in December 2023 and 8.22 per cent YoY from Rs 15,584.21 in December 2022

Net card spending rises 60% as credit card additions rise to 4-mth high
Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 4:22 PM IST

Irdai caps senior citizens' health premium increase at 10% per annum

Steep rise in health insurance premium of senior citizens has been engaging the attention of Irdai and is a regulatory concern, Irdai said

Irdai caps senior citizens' health premium increase at 10% per annum
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 11:50 PM IST

Private banks stumble on agriculture, microfinance slippages in Q3

Credit cost for most of the lenders increased due to higher provisions, mainly for unsecured retail loans

Private banks stumble on agriculture, microfinance slippages in Q3
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 11:38 PM IST

Need policy framework to help states fund parametric insurance: Surbhi Goel

Parametric (or index-based) insurance is a type of coverage that focuses on the likelihood or probability of a loss-causing event occurring, rather than indemnifying the actual losses sustained

Need policy framework to help states fund parametric insurance: Surbhi Goel
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 7:50 PM IST

Mahindra Finance Q3 profit rises 63% to Rs 899 cr as credit cost falls

Disbursements grow 7% to Rs 16,467 cr as company leverages festive season demand

Mahindra Finance Q3 profit rises 63% to Rs 899 cr as credit cost falls
Updated On : 29 Jan 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

Not expecting higher slippages from unsecured book: Federal Bank ED

Additional provisions for existing NPAs in unsecured book, says Federal Bank ED

Not expecting higher slippages from unsecured book: Federal Bank ED
Updated On : 28 Jan 2025 | 11:05 PM IST

Federal Bank's Q3FY25 results: Net profit down 5% at Rs 955 crore

The total deposits rose by 11.2 per cent YoY to Rs 2.66 trillion as of December 31, 2024, while net advances rose by 15.6 per cent YoY to Rs 2.30 trillion

Federal Bank's Q3FY25 results: Net profit down 5% at Rs 955 crore
Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 10:29 PM IST

Piramal Enterprises Q3 results: Firm back in the black with Rs 39 cr profit

The credit cost of the company increased to 1.9 per cent from 1.6 per cent in Q2 FY25

Piramal Enterprises Q3 results: Firm back in the black with Rs 39 cr profit
Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 9:19 PM IST