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Punjab National Bank infuses Rs 72.83 crore in its Bhutan subsidiary

State-owned Punjab National Bank on Friday said it has infused Rs 72.82 crore in its Bhutan subsidiary Druk PNB Bank Ltd via a rights issue. The investment in Rights Issue has been made on July 7, 2023 through participation in the issue of Druk PNB Bank Ltd (DPNBL), PNB said in a regulatory filing. Following the rights issue, PNB retains 51 per cent in the subsidiary as of now. DPNBL was incorporated on December 31, 2008, with FDI participation, it said. The rights issue of DPNBL of Bhutan was at a premium of Rs 7 (face value of Rs 10) -- Rs 17 per share, the filing said.

RBI looking at coming out with fintech regulations: DG Rabi Sankar

The Reserve Bank is looking at coming out with a regulation for fintech players, Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar said on Friday. "RBI is closely watching the evolving space of fintech...there are no fintech regulations right now. We are talking to the industry and understanding whether there is a need to regulate them," Sankar said, speaking at the Moneycontrol startup conclave. Sankar added that the regulations on fintech will come only after consultations with the industry, and declined to share timelines on the same, as per a statement issued by the event organisers. The RBI will time its regulations in such a way that the industry is allowed to grow, Sankar said, adding that the young innovators' focus is on innovations and not so much on regulations at present. Sankar also said that trading in cryptocurrencies carried out by people is not a concern for the RBI, but private cryptocurrencies themselves are a problem area. He also highlighted that "stable coins" pegged to other ..

A quarter of 69,000 suspected GST accounts fake, reveals CBIC drive

During the two-month drive, authorities used artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to identify around 69,000 suspects, of which 17,000 were fake accounts

Investing in a retirement home that gives elders care and company

The facility should be designed considering the needs of seniors and be secure for them

3/4 of all Indian households are debt-free, 69% save in banking instruments

The survey covered over 40,000 households, both rural and urban from 25 states.

RBI permits UBS-owned Credit Suisse to keep Indian banking license

Tom Wipf from Morgan Stanley, who will play a key role in the tie-up of the two banks and in facilitating the integration of Credit Suisse and UBS

Power Finance Corp provides Rs 9,187 cr finance to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery

State-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on Thursday said it has provided Rs 9,187 crore finance to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd. This is the first project where PFC has extended its financial assistance to the refinery and petrochemical sector, a company statement said. PFC is extending its support in nation building not only through the power sector but also in the infrastructure segment, it stated. "PFC, a Maharatna company and India's leading NBFC in the power sector, has extended its financial assistance of Rs 9,187 crore to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd for its 9 MMTPA refinery-cum-petrochemical complex located at Barmer, Rajasthan," it said. HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) is setting up a green-field refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Barmer district, Rajasthan, at a project cost of Rs 72,937 crore. On July 4, 2023 HRRL executed a loan agreement under a consortium arrangement for Rs 48,625 crore, wherein the share of PFC Ltd was Rs 9,187 crore. HRRL is a Joint Ve

Income tax return: Cleartax introduces platform for auto filing of ITR-2

The ITR-2 is required for individuals and Hindu undivided families (HUFs) not earning through their business or profession but from capital gains, foreign income or agriculture

Unaffordable and complex: Why Indians stay away from health insurance

The study, titled 'How India Buys Insurance', reveals that high premiums are preventing individuals from obtaining insurance cover, or in some cases, adequate insurance coverage. benefits

Private banks more aggressive in writing off bad loans than public banks

The ratio of write-offs to gross non-performing assets (GNPAs) in private banks was 47.9 per cent, much higher than 22.2 per cent in public banks

No ITC claim if vendors of suppliers of company don't pay GST: Punjab AAR

Experts disagree with ruling and say it could be reviewed at higher judicial forums

Federal Bank Q1 advances up 21%; deposits grow 21.4% to reach Rs 2.22 trn

Retail credit book grows by 20.2% YoY, says private bank in stock exchange statement

How HDFC merger impacts home loan borrowers, FD investors, account holders

The terms of your FD along with interest rates, interest computation methodology, tenure, maturity instructions and pay-outs will remain same until maturity/renewal of your FD.

ITR to higher pension: Important financial and tax deadlines in July 2023

The income tax return (ITR) filing deadline is approaching, which means taxpayers need to ensure timely submission

S&P upgrades rating for Bajaj Finance, UBI, Shriram Finance & Hero Fincorp

The rating upgrade reflects the view that they will continue to improve their asset quality, benefiting from good economic prospects and structural improvements in operating conditions

Titanic sub tragedy: Only 2 insurance covers in India for adventure junkies

Bajaj Allianz is the only major insurer in India which provides an insurance policy specifically for adventure sports.

'RBI need not rush to ease rates unless certain of stable-low inflation'

Bhide's comments echo that of Governor Shaktikanta Das that a pivot can be considered when price-gains settle near the mid-point of its 2%-6% range on a durable basis

NSE, NITIE ink pact for academic, research collaboration in economics

Leading stock exchange NSE on Friday said it has joined hands with the business school National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) Mumbai for an academic and research collaboration in finance and economics. The move is aimed at creating an industry-ready talent pool by utilising mutual capabilities, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) said in a statement. The pact covers a wide range of activities, including capacity building through the design and development of courses in finance and economics, undertaking research in areas like fintech and organising seminars, conferences and symposia, among others. Also, NSE and NITIE will collectively work towards contributing to the literature on financial market research in the country and promoting general financial market awareness and policy advocacy.

Manipur violence: What are RBI's riot relief measures invoked by the state?

The rules under these measures specify several norms that must be followed for restructuring the loans, providing fresh loans and other measures, including KYC norms

Rupee globalisation to spur easier trade with other nations: Ex-RBI dy guv

"India's share of global trade, both exports and imports, is around 7%," said Thorat. "Similarly the share in financial flows is also around the same"