Page 10 - Financial Sector

Fin sector must reduce reliance on banking system for fundraise: Sebi chief

t would be a challenging task to achieve the government''s target of having Rs 100 trillion investments in infrastructure by 2024-25 unless the bond market is adequately developed, Tyagi added

It's tough to balance needs of customers and security

People and businesses today are more connected than ever, linking all types of devices and systems to the internet, which can open the door to common cyber-attack methods including ransomware

Financial sector is in the middle of a perfect storm: Pankaj Murarka

"September quarter earnings will be somewhat a mixed bag, as the pandemic has had varying impact on companies across sectors," says Murarka.

IMF says India needs another fiscal stimulus, income support to fight Covid

In the short term, a detailed well communicated and credible medium-term fiscal consolidation plan is also important, alongside an increase in fiscal transparency, IMF said

Cloud over banks, NBFC stocks as moratorium ends and NPA concerns weigh

Impact of rising bad loans may become discernible only in the second half of FY21. This may hurt asset quality and earnings growth, particularly of small and medium-sized banks

FM Sitharaman to hold review meeting with lenders on loan recast scheme

Most state-owned bank execs expect 5-7% of their loan books will require restructuring

Financial sector firms hit market to prepare for post-Covid world

Most private banks and non-banking firms are able to raise money on the strength of their profile

Regulators on guard to stave off a potential sovereign rating downgrade

Trimming of India's sovereign ratings to the lowest investment grade by Moody's Investors Service has triggered the move

PM Modi meets financial regulators, discusses steps to revive economy

According to sources, the meeting discussed various steps that regulators, especially the Reserve Bank of India, can take to push economic growth staring at the risk of contraction

Govt stands behind financial sector for India's growth, says PM Modi

Banks, NBFCs give lowdown on credit flow to PM; present ideas on financial inclusion, housing finance

PM Modi to meet chiefs of all financial sector regulators on Thursday

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minster Piyush Goyal and Roads and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will also be a part of the meeting

India Inc's deal activity at a 6-year low amid Covid-19 pandemic

Last year, India Inc sealed deals worth $88.88 billion in the January-July period, but this year the total transactions are $56.73 billion, fueled mainly by RIL-Jio deals

PM takes stock of financial sector, reviews progress of Rs 20 trn package

As part of this exercise, sources said, he had a meeting on the financial sector of the economy which is an important pillar in reviving growth and demand

Liquidity and asset quality risks for Indian NBFI to continue, says Fitch

Risks due to impact of coronavirus pandemic on borrowers' repayment capabilities and the effects of the moratorium on collections, says ratings agency

Markets have moved out of the panic phase: Ajay Tyagi of UTI MF

The financial sector may go through a volatile phase in the short term, but its ability to create value in the long-term is fully intact.

Over 57% consumers prefer internet banking in Covid-19 era: Report

As the pandemic environment is moving consumers to interact more digitally with their banks, platform models offer agility and scalability during uncertain times

Market Ahead, June 8: Top factors that could guide markets this week

The SGX Nifty is indicating a gap-up open today with the Nifty likely to open at around 10,260 levels on the back of firm global cues

India must shed its protectionist attitude: Ex-CEA Arvind Subramanian

If we turn protectionist, I don't know how can we be an exporting power. Self-sufficient exporting powerhouse is an oxymoron," he said.

Interest waiver will impact financial viability of banks: RBI to SC

The RBI also said that the moratorium on loans, which was recently extended to August 31, is in the nature of a deferment and cannot be construed to be a waiver

Putting Indian financial sector back on feet biggest challenge: Panagariya

Panagariya also argued that fiscal stimulus, which works by creating demand, cannot go far when there are no workers to help generate a supply respons