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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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BOI Q4 pre-tax loss at Rs 5,489.3 cr on spike in provisions, drop in NII

Lender had posted pre-tax profit of Rs 405.7 cr in same quarter of 2018-19; plans to raise Rs 2,000 cr capital in Q3FY21

BOI Q4 pre-tax loss at Rs 5,489.3 cr on spike in provisions, drop in NII
Updated On : 25 Jun 2020 | 10:18 PM IST
Covid-19 crisis: Slippages may jump to Rs 5.5 trillion, says India Ratings
Updated On : 22 May 2020 | 2:41 AM IST

Covid-19 crisis: Banks seek relaxed NPA norms, moratorium extension

Senior bank executives said the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) has already approached the Reserve Bank of India with a plea for easing regulatory norms

Covid-19 crisis: Banks seek relaxed NPA norms, moratorium extension
Updated On : 22 May 2020 | 12:53 AM IST

Covid-19 crisis: Indiabulls sacks over 2,000 employees to control expenses

The attrition is in line with the process we follow every year, says company

Covid-19 crisis: Indiabulls sacks over 2,000 employees to control expenses
Updated On : 21 May 2020 | 1:16 AM IST

PSBs report sharp rise in deposits thanks to YES Bank, Franklin fiasco

Last financial year saw a series of banks failures starting with Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank and culminated in near collapse of YES Bank, India's 5th-largest private sector bank at its peak

PSBs report sharp rise in deposits thanks to YES Bank, Franklin fiasco
Updated On : 19 May 2020 | 11:19 PM IST

Nifty Bank tanks 7% on loan recovery fears, stimulus disappointment

Credit to MSMEs, suspension of IBC proceedings weigh on sentiment

Nifty Bank tanks 7% on loan recovery fears, stimulus disappointment
Updated On : 19 May 2020 | 12:58 AM IST

IBA considering proposal to set up AMC and AIF, takeover NPAs from PSBs

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to result in a rise in non-performing assets (NPAs) despite relief measures

IBA considering proposal to set up AMC and AIF, takeover NPAs from PSBs
Updated On : 11 May 2020 | 11:23 AM IST

ICICI Bank pre-tax profit up 82% in Q4; provides heavily for Covid-19

Excluding covid-19 related provisions, the profit after tax of the bank would have been Rs 3,260 crore

ICICI Bank pre-tax profit up 82% in Q4; provides heavily for Covid-19
Updated On : 09 May 2020 | 11:47 PM IST

Lockdown 3.0: Banks may need more regulatory support amid Covid-19 crisis

With credit cost expected to increase by 200-350 bps across banks, asset quality may deteriorate to FY18 levels

Lockdown 3.0: Banks may need more regulatory support amid Covid-19 crisis
Updated On : 09 May 2020 | 11:41 PM IST

Covid-19 impact: State govts likely to raise more money using bonds

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, state governments' gross market borrowings stood at Rs 6.08 trillion in 2019-20, up from Rs 4.78 trillion in 2018-19.

Covid-19 impact: State govts likely to raise more money using bonds
Updated On : 09 May 2020 | 2:50 AM IST

India's credit profile to face further pressure due to Covid-19: Moody's

Moody's rating on the government of India is Baa2 with negative outlook

India's credit profile to face further pressure due to Covid-19: Moody's
Updated On : 09 May 2020 | 1:59 AM IST

AIIB extends $500 mn loan to India to deal with coronavirus crisis

The bank's board of directors has approved a loan to India to strengthen the preparedness of the country's national health system

AIIB extends $500 mn loan to India to deal with coronavirus crisis
Updated On : 08 May 2020 | 10:44 AM IST

Covid-19 crisis: It's time for concrete revival plan, says SBI chairman

Rajnish Kumar said, "a certainty on regulatory stance, and support that may be coming from the government, is required as we are now in the exit phase of the lockdown."

Covid-19 crisis: It's time for concrete revival plan, says SBI chairman
Updated On : 08 May 2020 | 2:11 AM IST

Expect slippages to rise to 9% post lockdown: YES Bank's Prashant Kumar

The plan to raise up to Rs 15,000 crore is very much on. We have identified six merchant bankers for the process and are waiting for the Q4 results to be out, YES Bank's MD said

Expect slippages to rise to 9% post lockdown: YES Bank's Prashant Kumar
Updated On : 07 May 2020 | 11:07 PM IST

Fitch downgrades viability rating for four banks on Covid-19 impact

Affirms Issuer Default Ratings for seven banks including these four and Bank of India, Canara and PNB

Fitch downgrades viability rating for four banks on Covid-19 impact
Updated On : 01 May 2020 | 2:14 AM IST

Covid-19: Average card spend falls 25% as shopping, travel take back seat

With malls and shops closed, spending avenues are practically non-existent.

Covid-19: Average card spend falls 25% as shopping, travel take back seat
Updated On : 01 May 2020 | 12:45 AM IST

RBI extends benefits under special liquidity facility for MFs to all banks

Decision taken based on requests received from banks; exposures under this facility will not be reckoned under large exposure framework or for determining priority sector targets

RBI extends benefits under special liquidity facility for MFs to all banks
Updated On : 30 Apr 2020 | 2:41 PM IST

State Bank of India completes promotion exercise, elevates 14 to Dy MD

Given the extended lockdown, the bank extensively used its digital platform, including video conferencing, to carry out the performance review and promotion exercise

State Bank of India completes promotion exercise, elevates 14 to Dy MD
Updated On : 30 Apr 2020 | 2:51 AM IST

Covid-19: Domestic diamond industry expects revenues to drop by 20-25%

Banks' outstanding loans to the gems and jewellery sector declined 16.8% in February 2020 after growing 2.6% a year ago

Covid-19: Domestic diamond industry expects revenues to drop by 20-25%
Updated On : 29 Apr 2020 | 2:56 AM IST

Lockdown 2.0: Coronavirus-hit units get Rs 10,000 crore from banks

Banks have built internal capacities for assisting companies, including micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Lockdown 2.0: Coronavirus-hit units get Rs 10,000 crore from banks
Updated On : 29 Apr 2020 | 2:31 AM IST