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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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Indian Bank to float operations support subsidiary, aims to optimise cost

Two large public sector banks - State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda -- have already formed such units for servicing customers in rural and semi-urban areas

Indian Bank to float operations support subsidiary, aims to optimise cost
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 11:47 PM IST

PNB hikes MCLR, Union Bank withdraws festive discount on vehicle loans

A PNB executive said there is intense competition for mobilising resources for which banks have and are raising deposit rates, increasing the cost of funds

PNB hikes MCLR, Union Bank withdraws festive discount on vehicle loans
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 7:09 PM IST

Banks' net profit likely to grow by 16.7% in Q3 due to high credit offtake

High credit offtake, lower credit cost to support bottomline

Banks' net profit likely to grow by 16.7% in Q3 due to high credit offtake
Updated On : 09 Jan 2024 | 12:06 AM IST

RBI gives clarity to 'politically exposed persons' term to meet FATF norms

They are individuals entrusted with prominent public functions by a foreign country, including the heads of states or governments

RBI gives clarity to 'politically exposed persons' term to meet FATF norms
Updated On : 05 Jan 2024 | 11:47 PM IST

PFRDA seeks tax parity for NPS contributions with PF contributions

The aspiration is to take it to 14 per cent over the period to encourage wider acceptance of pension

PFRDA seeks tax parity for NPS contributions with PF contributions
Updated On : 05 Jan 2024 | 11:37 PM IST

Poonawalla Fincorp's AUM rises 57% to around Rs 21,850 cr in Q3FY24

Sequentially, Poonawalla Fincorp's AUM expanded by 8 per cent over in the second quarter ended September 2023

Poonawalla Fincorp's AUM rises 57% to around Rs 21,850 cr in Q3FY24
Updated On : 04 Jan 2024 | 11:15 PM IST

India is at inflection point; structurally on high growth path: PK Mishra

Mishra said it was an appropriate time to reflect on the recent developments in the global and Indian economy, and what the future may hold for the country

India is at inflection point; structurally on high growth path: PK Mishra
Updated On : 04 Jan 2024 | 10:10 PM IST

Central Bank of India's loans grow 14.9% to Rs 2.4 trillion in Q3 FY24

The Mumbai-based public sector bank's deposits expanded by 9.52 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 3.77 trillion at the end of December 2023 from Rs 3.44 trillion a year ago

Central Bank of India's loans grow 14.9% to Rs 2.4 trillion in Q3 FY24
Updated On : 04 Jan 2024 | 4:22 PM IST

Treasury income's contribution to bank P&L's in Q3 to be modest: Analysts

The widening of the spread on state-government paper over central government bonds may work as a dampener, according to treasury executives

Treasury income's contribution to bank P&L's in Q3 to be modest: Analysts
Updated On : 02 Jan 2024 | 9:45 PM IST

RBI pulls up credit information bureaus on rising customer complaints

The CICs shared their feedback and highlighted the initiatives that are being taken in collaborating with the credit institutions (CIs) for enhancing data quality

RBI pulls up credit information bureaus on rising customer complaints
Updated On : 02 Jan 2024 | 9:17 PM IST

Brookfield-backed Indostar Capital sells stressed SME loans worth Rs 292 cr

NBFC says in filing it is making efforts to sell nearly 50% of its stressed assets

Brookfield-backed Indostar Capital sells stressed SME loans worth Rs 292 cr
Updated On : 01 Jan 2024 | 2:53 PM IST

Indiabulls HFC may have to provide Rs 1,000 cr for AIF investments impact

Indiabulls' Assets Under Management (AUM) stood at Rs 63,569 crore as of September 30, 2023, comprising Housing Loans (72%), Loan Against Properties (15%), and commercial credit (13%)

Indiabulls HFC may have to provide Rs 1,000 cr for AIF investments impact
Updated On : 31 Dec 2023 | 11:28 PM IST

Bank credit to industry slows to 6.1%, services sector sees growth: RBI

The retail loans growth decelerated to 18.6 per cent in November 2023 from 19.9 per cent a year ago due to moderation in credit growth to housing

Bank credit to industry slows to 6.1%, services sector sees growth: RBI
Updated On : 29 Dec 2023 | 11:29 PM IST

PNB board clears equity raise upto Rs 7,500 cr in FY25 to aid biz growth

Options open for institutional placement, follow-on issue

PNB board clears equity raise upto Rs 7,500 cr in FY25 to aid biz growth
Updated On : 29 Dec 2023 | 6:01 PM IST

Bank of Baroda hikes domestic retail term deposit rates upto 125 bps

Aims to increase share of short-term retail deposits

Bank of Baroda hikes domestic retail term deposit rates upto 125 bps
Updated On : 28 Dec 2023 | 9:46 PM IST

RBI tweaks D-SIB designation methodology, inserts digital payments aspect

The value of securities reported under 'Total Marketable Securities issued by bank' would be based on their market value

RBI tweaks D-SIB designation methodology, inserts digital payments aspect
Updated On : 28 Dec 2023 | 9:37 PM IST

Risk of Oil price spike impacting India in Fy25 is low: CEA Nageswaran

An oil price surge of 10 per cent from the baseline of $85 per barrel could weaken domestic growth by 15 basis points and increase inflation by 30 basis points

Risk of Oil price spike impacting India in Fy25 is low: CEA Nageswaran
Updated On : 28 Dec 2023 | 7:50 PM IST

Credit growth to dip to 12-13% in FY25 from 16.5% in early Dec 2023: ICRA

Tight liquidity, hike in risk weights to impact bank loan growth

Credit growth to dip to 12-13% in FY25 from 16.5% in early Dec 2023: ICRA
Updated On : 28 Dec 2023 | 7:20 PM IST
Time for private sector to think big & bold for investment cycle: DFS secy
Updated On : 27 Dec 2023 | 11:06 PM IST

State Bank of India hikes retail, bulk deposit rates up to 50 bps

The term deposits upto Rs two crore are categorised as retail deposits and those above it are considered as bulk deposits

State Bank of India hikes retail, bulk deposit rates up to 50 bps
Updated On : 27 Dec 2023 | 8:57 PM IST