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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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S&P affirms Shriram Transport Finance Co's rating, removes from CreditWatch

The company is likely to sustain a recent improvement in its resource mobilisation, collections, and on-balance-sheet liquidity over the next 12 months, S&P said in a statement

S&P affirms Shriram Transport Finance Co's rating, removes from CreditWatch
Updated On : 16 Dec 2020 | 9:45 AM IST

Daimler Financial Services India recasts loans worth Rs 1,399 crore

Auto financier granted additional secured funding to certain accounts that were under stress and made changes to the terms of original sanction

Daimler Financial Services India recasts loans worth Rs 1,399 crore
Updated On : 16 Dec 2020 | 1:00 AM IST

GMR Airports to raise Rs 3,000 crore through non-convertible debentures

Half of this amount (Rs 1,500 crore) will be raised through one-year debentures and the balance through NCDs having 36-month maturity

GMR Airports to raise Rs 3,000 crore through non-convertible debentures
Updated On : 14 Dec 2020 | 10:20 PM IST

Retail loans may rise as banks go slow on big-ticket corporate debt

But increase may be lower than what it was earlier

Retail loans may rise as banks go slow on big-ticket corporate debt
Updated On : 14 Dec 2020 | 6:05 AM IST

S&P downgrades Sri Lanka's rating on rising external financing risks

With the implementation of expansionary budget measures in Sri Lanka, the country's fiscal position is expected to deteriorate materially over the next few years

S&P downgrades Sri Lanka's rating on rising external financing risks
Updated On : 12 Dec 2020 | 1:57 AM IST

NBFCs may lose 1% market share to private banks by FY22: CRISIL report

The growth, though, will be muted at 5-6 per cent due to asset quality concerns, funding issues and competition from banks.

NBFCs may lose 1% market share to private banks by FY22: CRISIL report
Updated On : 12 Dec 2020 | 12:17 AM IST

Fitch upgrades IREDA's long-term IDRs to 'BBB-'; outlook negative

The outlook is negative and the outlook on IREDA's long-term IDRs mirrors that on the 'BBB-' sovereign rating

Fitch upgrades IREDA's long-term IDRs to 'BBB-'; outlook negative
Updated On : 11 Dec 2020 | 11:35 PM IST

Experts urge caution on low interest rates, warn of liquidity crisis

Ultra-low rates run the risk of enticing firms to borrow too much, they say

Experts urge caution on low interest rates, warn of liquidity crisis
Updated On : 11 Dec 2020 | 11:30 PM IST

ATM moment of banking services is here as lenders make apps open for all

What do banks gain by opening their apps for all? The answer - rival bank's customers under their fold.

ATM moment of banking services is here as lenders make apps open for all
Updated On : 11 Dec 2020 | 6:05 AM IST

Coronavirus pandemic to keep repayment risks elevated for securtised loans

Weak economic conditions will continue to hurt borrowers' ability to repay loans, keeping performance risks for asset-backed securities (ABS) elevated

Coronavirus pandemic to keep repayment risks elevated for securtised loans
Updated On : 11 Dec 2020 | 1:02 AM IST

Indian banks risk Rs 12-trn hit till 2024 from Covid-19: McKinsey

It is a test that the industry has withstood so far, whilst demonstrating resilience and purpose, McKinsey said in its annual review of global banking

Indian banks risk Rs 12-trn hit till 2024 from Covid-19: McKinsey
Updated On : 10 Dec 2020 | 6:05 AM IST

India Ratings takes 3 finance firms off rating watch negative list

MMFSL maintained sufficient liquidity buffers to make timely debt repayments, even when collections declined

India Ratings takes 3 finance firms off rating watch negative list
Updated On : 10 Dec 2020 | 12:20 AM IST

Working capital cycles returning, especially in manufacturing: Axis Bank MD

On retail loan growth, the season went better than expected, CEO Chaudhry said

Working capital cycles returning, especially in manufacturing: Axis Bank MD
Updated On : 09 Dec 2020 | 6:05 AM IST

HDFC Bank's frequent digital outages credit negative, says Moody's

The recurring outages also risk hurting the bank's brand perception among a growing and increasingly digital-savvy customer base, and increase the chances of clients switching to other banks

HDFC Bank's frequent digital outages credit negative, says Moody's
Updated On : 08 Dec 2020 | 12:17 AM IST

Barclays India scales down exposure to banks to Rs 3,090 cr in FY21

The bank's loan book reduced 33 per cent year-on-year in 2019-20 (FY20), largely led by higher repayments in the shorter tenure of the book.

Barclays India scales down exposure to banks to Rs 3,090 cr in FY21
Updated On : 08 Dec 2020 | 12:16 AM IST

JM Financial Services to use AIFs to grow distressed asset business

AIFs are Sebi-registered entities to make investment on behalf of sophisticated investors.

JM Financial Services to use AIFs to grow distressed asset business
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 12:07 AM IST

Non-essential spending by households to shrink further in 2021: RBI survey

More families expect general price rise in next one year

Non-essential spending by households to shrink further in 2021: RBI survey
Updated On : 05 Dec 2020 | 12:21 AM IST

RBI to adopt scale-based regulatory framework for NBFCs, set audit norms

Banking regulator to also prescribe dividend distribution norms

RBI to adopt scale-based regulatory framework for NBFCs, set audit norms
Updated On : 04 Dec 2020 | 11:32 PM IST

Fitch affirms Issuer Default Rating on four PSBs including SBI

Upgrades viability rating for IDBI Bank by a notch due mainly to improved core capitalisation and the high loan-loss coverage

Fitch affirms Issuer Default Rating on four PSBs including SBI
Updated On : 04 Dec 2020 | 12:53 AM IST

Moody's downgrades Vedanta Resources' CFR to B2 citing weak liquidity

Revised ratings on firm's senior unsecured bonds from "B3" to "Caa1". All ratings remain under review for further downgrade

Moody's downgrades Vedanta Resources' CFR to B2 citing weak liquidity
Updated On : 03 Dec 2020 | 8:14 PM IST