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Abhijit Lele

Abhijit Lele

Abhijit Lele

Abhijit Madhav Lele covers banking financial services at Business Standard. Earlier, he has worked with the Press Trust of India, covering banking, finance, and capital markets in Delhi and Mumbai (1997-2006). He also had a stint in the editorial team of India Economic Update, a Dalal Street Journal group publication (1995-1997). He has also worked as a lecturer (psychology) with Sathaye College, Bombay University (1992-95).

Abhijit Madhav Lele covers banking financial services at Business Standard. Earlier, he has worked with the Press Trust of India, covering banking, finance, and capital markets in Delhi and Mumbai (1997-2006). He also had a stint in the editorial team of India Economic Update, a Dalal Street Journal group publication (1995-1997). He has also worked as a lecturer (psychology) with Sathaye College, Bombay University (1992-95).

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Piramal, Tata Motors, Coastal Gujarat to issue NCDs to raise Rs 5,700 crore

Piramal Enterprises's (PEL's) Rs 3,000 crore fundraising is through debentures.

Piramal, Tata Motors, Coastal Gujarat to issue NCDs to raise Rs 5,700 crore
Updated On : 28 Apr 2020 | 10:26 PM IST

Credit disbursement: Banks face pressure to avoid large-scale slippages

Public sector bank executives point out that banks understand the need to provide critical support to borrowers hit by the lockdown, imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Credit disbursement: Banks face pressure to avoid large-scale slippages
Updated On : 28 Apr 2020 | 12:45 AM IST

RBI extends deployment time limit to 45 days from 30 under TLTRO 2.0

The extension has been granted based on the feedback received from banks and taking into account the disruptions caused by COVID-19, RBI said in a statement

RBI extends deployment time limit to 45 days from 30 under TLTRO 2.0
Updated On : 22 Apr 2020 | 1:24 AM IST

Covid-19: Future Lifestyle seeks recast of payment to operational creditors

CARE Ratings has revised outlook on Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd's long term loans from "positive" to "negative"

Covid-19: Future Lifestyle seeks recast of payment to operational creditors
Updated On : 21 Apr 2020 | 10:22 PM IST

Brookfield's equity infusion crucial for Indostar Capital in Q1 FY21: CARE

Besides challenges faced by wholesale NBFC in particular, the credit costs (amount to be provided for stressed assets), are likely increase post outbreak of COVID 19

Brookfield's equity infusion crucial for Indostar Capital in Q1 FY21: CARE
Updated On : 20 Apr 2020 | 8:01 PM IST

Credit profile of Indian power utilities likely to remain steady: Fitch

This is despite cash collection delays amid Covid-19 pandemic, as favourable regulatory frameworks ensure stable operating profits, rating agency says

Credit profile of Indian power utilities likely to remain steady: Fitch
Updated On : 20 Apr 2020 | 2:09 PM IST

Nabard to review fundings of Regional Rural Banks, co-op banks on April 20

To tap RBI refinance window for funding to RRBs etc

Nabard to review fundings of Regional Rural Banks, co-op banks on April 20
Updated On : 20 Apr 2020 | 12:32 AM IST

Covid-19 crisis: Each bank to decide on granting moratorium to NBFCs

However, there was no clarity on whether the finance companies that borrow from banks would get the option to delay payments to their lender banks.

Covid-19 crisis: Each bank to decide on granting moratorium to NBFCs
Updated On : 18 Apr 2020 | 11:34 PM IST

Coronavirus impact: S&P lowers Tata Steel rating from 'BB-' to 'B+'

The negative outlook reflects risks of further weakening in Tata Steel's credit profile if the effect of economic conditions and lower commodity prices are more prolonged than current expectations

Coronavirus impact: S&P lowers Tata Steel rating from 'BB-' to 'B+'
Updated On : 15 Apr 2020 | 9:37 AM IST

Banks to seek extension of moratorium on loan repayments beyond June

CII has sought an increase in credit limits for all regular banking accounts by 25 per cent

Banks to seek extension of moratorium on loan repayments beyond June
Updated On : 15 Apr 2020 | 2:22 AM IST

Covid-19 outbreak, YES Bank rescue make small banks vulnerable: Moody's

Public trust in public sector banks will remain strong, underpinned by a perception of strong government protection for them, Moody's said

Covid-19 outbreak, YES Bank rescue make small banks vulnerable: Moody's
Updated On : 14 Apr 2020 | 11:56 PM IST

Moody's puts JSW Steel's rating on review for downgrade over Covid-19 shock

Agency says weaknesses in JSW's credit profile, such as its exposure to weakening steel demand for manufacturing and volatile material costs, have left it vulnerable to shifts in market sentiment

Moody's puts JSW Steel's rating on review for downgrade over Covid-19 shock
Updated On : 14 Apr 2020 | 4:53 PM IST

China central bank hikes stake in HDFC amid a sharp correction in shares

Sources say PBoC may have increased its stake by 0.2 percentage points in March

China central bank hikes stake in HDFC amid a sharp correction in shares
Updated On : 13 Apr 2020 | 2:09 AM IST

Covid-19 woes: NBFC sector staring at another bout of liquidity challenge

Most banks are yet to decide on giving moratorium to shadow lenders

Covid-19 woes: NBFC sector staring at another bout of liquidity challenge
Updated On : 12 Apr 2020 | 12:33 PM IST

RBI should start buying corporate bonds to provide liquidity: Deepak Parekh

According to him, interest rates will go down further, but banks must pass them on to companies.

RBI should start buying corporate bonds to provide liquidity: Deepak Parekh
Updated On : 11 Apr 2020 | 11:44 PM IST

Coronavirus crisis to hit Indian, Chinese, Indonesian banks hard, says S&P

The credit cost, amounts set aside for bad and stressed loans, for the Indian banking system will rise to 2.8 per cent in 2020-21, from the previous estimate of 1.5 per cent, S&P said in a statement.

Coronavirus crisis to hit Indian, Chinese, Indonesian banks hard, says S&P
Updated On : 07 Apr 2020 | 12:58 AM IST

RBI relief package to help sustain businesses during coronavirus: Bankers

The Union Bank CEO said that the RBI's package would help in sustaining business at a time when a 21-day nationwide lockdown to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus

RBI relief package to help sustain businesses during coronavirus: Bankers
Updated On : 28 Mar 2020 | 11:48 AM IST

SBI cuts lending rate by 75 bps as RBI introduces liquidity package

SBI also cut interest rates on retail term deposits by 20-50 bps. For bulk deposits, the cut was steeper, by 50-100 bps, due to huge liquidity in the system

SBI cuts lending rate by 75 bps as RBI introduces liquidity package
Updated On : 28 Mar 2020 | 12:49 AM IST

Coronavirus impact: Fitch cuts banks' score of operating environment

Increasing challenges from the pandemic are expected to worsen an already difficult operating environment, Fitch said

Coronavirus impact: Fitch cuts banks' score of operating environment
Updated On : 27 Mar 2020 | 1:27 AM IST
YES Bank board clears Rs 5,000 cr capital raising plan in multiple tranches
Updated On : 27 Mar 2020 | 12:46 AM IST