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India's banking system liquidity deficit hit record high, shows data

The deficit widened to Rs 3.34 trillion ($40.18 billion) as on Jan. 23, nearly tripling from the start of the month, data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed

State govts may fix 'guarantees' at 5% of revenue, says RBI group

The RBI working group also recommended that besides charging a guarantee fee, states may levy an additional risk premium based on the risk category and the tenor of the underlying loan

On a high note: Bank deposits double in a little over 7 years, shows data

Two crucial events which helped to scale up deposits base were demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes in 2016, and return of Rs 2,000 notes in the banks in 2023

State Bank of India concludes placement of $250 million green bond

This is part of SBI's $10 billion medium-term note program and was raised through private placement facilitated by the lender's London branch

Primary risks to economy's outlook stem from global headwinds: RBI report

The report noted that rise in interest rates has benefited banks by improving their net interest margins, with a faster transmission to yield on assets compared to the cost of funds

RBI to conduct 7-day VRR to inject up to Rs 1.25 trn into banking system

Banks submitted bids worth Rs 1.6 trillion, around 3.2 times against the notified amount of Rs. 50,000 crore, at the two-day VRR auction conducted by the RBI

RBI to conduct VRR auction again as liquidity deficit widens to Rs 2.3 trn

Market speculation suggested a total of around Rs 4 trillion worth of outflows because of advanced tax and GST payments in December

Bank of Baroda raises Rs 2,500 crore through basel-III tier-II bonds

The bank received a total of 88 bids amounting to Rs 6,803 crore, according to a note by the bank

Connected lending: Influence of business houses likely to be curbed

According to industry experts, the term 'Regulated Entities' includes not only banks but is also expected to include other lending agencies like NBFCs and Co-operative banks

Citigroup cuts 300 senior manager roles in latest rejig, says report

"Building a winning bank requires a great deal of commitment, hard work and resilience from each of us," Fraser said in a memo to staff. "I'm fully aware we're asking a lot of our people"

Fintech can emerge as substitute for traditional banking, says RBI's CAFRAL

India's fintech sector can potentially emerge as a substitute for traditional banking in the near future, said a report by CAFRAL, while stressing the need for a "quick and nimble" regulation to ensure growth of digitalisation and financial stability. Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday released the first flagship publication of the Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL) with the title India Finance Report 2023 (IFR 2023). CAFRAL, a not-for-profit organisation, was set up in 2011 as an independent body by the RBI to promote research and learning in banking and finance. The report provides fresh insights into the non-banking financial sector in India that can aid all stakeholders, including regulators and policymakers, in securing a greater understanding of the sector and a wider appreciation of its niche strengths and opportunities. In his note to the report, RBI Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra said the publication is sensitive to the ...

Adding more bite: A case for tougher RBI penalties for violations

The amounts lenders are fined for violations are too little and may not deter them

Indian banks are facing a higher risk of defaults from unsecured loans: UBS

The note said the share of borrowers with more than five personal loans rose from 1 per cent in 2018 to 7.7 per cent in March 2023

Wadia Group to stay away from Go First insolvency process: Report

A third source involved in the insolvency process said while the law does not prohibit the Wadia Group from joining the process at a later stage, there was no current indication it would do so

No signs of systemic risk build-up in bank credit: RBI's Michael Patra

The deputy governor also said that the ongoing surge in bank credit expansion is primarily driven by retail loans

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Banking system's liquidity slips into deficit for the first time in FY24

RBI governor had emphasised that the I-CRR move was temporary and that the central bank will ensure adequate liquidity in the system to fund the credit needs of the economy

Banking system's liquidity slips into deficit for first time in FY24

Banking system liquidity stood at a deficit or 236 billion rupees ($2.84 billion) as of Aug. 21, according to RBI data

Transforming banking in India: The rapid adoption of SaaS solutions

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