Abhijit Lele
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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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L&T Finance Holding expects 15-17% loan growth in Fy14
Company continues to follow cautious approach to credit selection and hence disbursements in B2B segment have been muted
Govt banks stare at mid-level crisis
A quarter of managers to retire in 3 years; new pvt banks also seen as threat
 "Govt banks stare at mid-level crisis")
Banks to recast Rs 5,000-cr debt of Era Infra
May offer interest rate moratorium for two and half years
Institutional trading platform draws VCs
VCs, seed funds eye platform for transparent investments, exits
 "Institutional trading platform draws VCs")
CARE Ratings downgrades Essar Power's credit, debentures
Cites project delays, cost overrun
 "CARE Ratings downgrades Essar Power's credit, debentures")
White-label ATM rollout in slow lane
Players grapple with costs, logistic issue before launch
 "White-label ATM rollout in slow lane")
NRI deposits swell by $13.71 bn in November
The Reserve Bank of India raised around $25 bn under the swap window facility, which was open till November 30
 "NRI deposits swell by $13.71 bn in November")
PSBs to decide on interim dividend soon
Banks line up board meetings over two weeks
 "PSBs to decide on interim dividend soon")
We will be able to contain bad loans: Vijayalakshmi Iyer
Interview with CMD, Bank of India
 "We will be able to contain bad loans: Vijayalakshmi Iyer")
Public sector banks lost market cap in '13
Valuations to stay weak on dim chances for improvement
 "Public sector banks lost market cap in '13")
Banks seek leeway from RBI
Say 30 days not enough to resolve stress; want higher provision norms deferred till economy picks up
 "Banks seek leeway from RBI")
UCO Bank to offload bad loans worth Rs 1,900 cr
Second NPA sale in FY14; move aimed at containing pressure on balance sheets
 "UCO Bank to offload bad loans worth Rs 1,900 cr")
Be ready to pay more for ATM transactions this year
At present, customers are allowed unlimited free transactions if the ATM is of their own bank
 "Be ready to pay more for ATM transactions this year")
CDR references drop sharply in December
Bankers, however, say it will be premature to celebrate
 "CDR references drop sharply in December")
Bulk deposit rates steady despite quarter end target pressure
Bankers say that liquidity is comfortable
 "Bulk deposit rates steady despite quarter end target pressure")
Customer service: SBI to do national 'reality check'
Advisor to do mystery shopping, suggest ways to improve services
 "Customer service: SBI to do national 'reality check'")
SBI gears up for mega share sale
Appoints five foreign banks to manage its qualified institutional placement worth nearly Rs 10,000 crore
Banks try to attract home buyers with low interest rates
Part of a focus on retail advances, as corporate demand remains subdued; could reverse if RBI raises repo next month
 "Banks try to attract home buyers with low interest rates")
Banks might seek special dispensation on loans to gas-fed power projects
Various lenders, including public sector banks, have exposures of as much as Rs 25,000 cr to the sector
 "Banks might seek special dispensation on loans to gas-fed power projects")
Rupee remains weak as market adjusts to Fed taper decision
Moves in the 62.27/29 band after few banks sold dollars
 "Rupee remains weak as market adjusts to Fed taper decision")