Manojit Saha
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Manojit Saha
Manojit Saha is the Banking Editor at Business Standard based in Mumbai, tracking the financial sector for over two decades, with a focus on central bank and monetary policy making. He also contributed to Business Standard’s digital offering – The Banking Show – with interviews with business leaders, CEOs, and important policymakers. He anchored panel discussions comprising CEOs from banking, insurance, NBFCs and fintech industry for the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, Business Standard-IMGC India Mortgage Leadership Conclave, among others.
Manojit Saha is the Banking Editor at Business Standard based in Mumbai, tracking the financial sector for over two decades, with a focus on central bank and monetary policy making. He also contributed to Business Standard’s digital offering – The Banking Show – with interviews with business leaders, CEOs, and important policymakers. He anchored panel discussions comprising CEOs from banking, insurance, NBFCs and fintech industry for the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, Business Standard-IMGC India Mortgage Leadership Conclave, among others.
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RBI action on 4 NBFCs: Microfinance SRO makes a pitch for 4% cap on RoA
Issues advisory for reviewing pricing policy
 "RBI action on 4 NBFCs: Microfinance SRO makes a pitch for 4% cap on RoA")
Allianz actively considering exiting insurance JVs: Bajaj Finserv
Allianz's stake in both the life and general insurance companies is pegged at Rs 30,000 crore, according to Emkay report
 "Allianz actively considering exiting insurance JVs: Bajaj Finserv")
Amid slackness, RBI report confident of festive season boost to economy
"Stage is set for the private sector to deploy capital and invest in growth"
 "Amid slackness, RBI report confident of festive season boost to economy")
Crackdown on four NBFCs: 14% spread on loans prompted RBI action
The regulator took such stern action amid a risk of rural distress due to unfair practices
 "Crackdown on four NBFCs: 14% spread on loans prompted RBI action")
Kotak Mahindra Bank to buy Rs 4.1K cr India personal loan book of StanC
This deal marks the second significant transaction between an Indian private sector bank and a foreign bank in recent years
 "Kotak Mahindra Bank to buy Rs 4.1K cr India personal loan book of StanC")
RBI bars Navi Finserv, 3 other NBFCs from sanctioning and disbursing loans
Ban includes 2 micro lenders, comes into effect from October 21
 "RBI bars Navi Finserv, 3 other NBFCs from sanctioning and disbursing loans")
De-risking loan portfolio likely a top priority for new Bandhan CEO
The bank has been maintaining a net interest margin of 7.6 per cent in both quarters of FY25 and Q4 of FY24
 "De-risking loan portfolio likely a top priority for new Bandhan CEO")
State Bank of India talent emerges high-yield asset for pvt sector banks
Regulatory comfort drives bank boards to appoint SBI officials for stability
 "State Bank of India talent emerges high-yield asset for pvt sector banks")
RBI decides to hold policy repo rate; changes stance gear to neutral
Das says inflation-growth balance well-poised; rates may start falling from Dec
 "RBI decides to hold policy repo rate; changes stance gear to neutral")
Economists caution on RBI's growth optimism, project FY25 growth below 7.2%
RBI's confidence on growth has surprised market participants at a time when high frequency indicators pointing towards slowing economic activity
 "Economists caution on RBI's growth optimism, project FY25 growth below 7.2%")
RBI approves Partha Pratim Sengupta as MD and CEO of Bandhan Bank
Ex-SBI Sengupta was credited for turning around IOB
Greater confidence that inflation moderating in Q3...but risks remain: Das
We have to be very careful because there is every chance that inflation will simply bolt again, says Das
 "Greater confidence that inflation moderating in Q3...but risks remain: Das")
New external members of RBI's MPC likely to keep markets guessing
Oct meeting being held amid a flurry of activities by leading central banks
 "New external members of RBI's MPC likely to keep markets guessing")
Deposits, pricing of loans may be key tasks for new Federal Bank CEO
LCR is likely to be the first challenge for Federal Bank's new chief K V S Manian
 "Deposits, pricing of loans may be key tasks for new Federal Bank CEO")
New-look RBI's MPC set to take rate call amid cuts by global banks
RBI's MPC has six members - three are from within RBI: Governor, deputy governor in charge of monetary policy, and one more officer from RBI who is nominated by the central board of RBI
 "New-look RBI's MPC set to take rate call amid cuts by global banks")
RBI report: Gap in credit, deposit growth shrinking but challenges remain
With inflation easing, household consumption growth likely to be faster in Q2
 "RBI report: Gap in credit, deposit growth shrinking but challenges remain")
Banks take securitisation route for liquidity, lower credit deposit ratio
Rating agency ICRA estimates Rs 45,000 crore to Rs 50,000 worth of securitisation and direct assignment deals in the July-Sep quarter
 "Banks take securitisation route for liquidity, lower credit deposit ratio")
Jana SFB ups short term deposit rate, aims to compete with liquid MF
The move comes at a time when banks are scrambling for deposits amid healthy loan growth
 "Jana SFB ups short term deposit rate, aims to compete with liquid MF")
Several banks oppose draft LCR circular, say may affect loan growth
Claim it will impact retail deposits as 90% are digitally linked
 "Several banks oppose draft LCR circular, say may affect loan growth")
RBI may shift to neutral stance as monsoon eases food inflation concerns
Monsoon progress brightens food inflation outlook
 "RBI may shift to neutral stance as monsoon eases food inflation concerns")
