Page 19 - Indian Banking Sector

Bank credit growth rises to 17.94% YoY in early Oct, shows RBI data

Deposit growth not that impressive, increases by 9.62% to Rs 172.72 trn

Rupee declines 0.8%, closes at fresh all-time low of 83 vs US dollar

Analysts say RBI is allowing the depreciation amid wider CAD and higher US interest rates

Axis Bank hikes MCLR by 25 bps, joining other lenders in policy action

Central bank's MPC has cumulatively increased the repo rate by 190 bps since May

HDFC twins may merge a few months ahead of schedule: HDFC Bank CFO

HDFC Bank reported a 20.1 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 10,605.8 crore in July-September

A big step towards 'ease of living': PM Modi opens 75 digital banking units

The DBUs will help banks that are now looking to reduce their physical footprint with fewer brick-and-mortar branches, with a 'light' banking approach.

RBI tightens disclosure norms on divergence in NPAs, provisions

Also makes them applicable to UCBs

Ujjivan SFB reports 44 % YoY growth in advances in Q2, loan book expands

Lender reports 45% growth in deposits to Rs 20,389 crore at the end of the quarter

Public sector banks plan to establish verticals for big data, analytics

PSBs will also launch digital-only goods, services in the upcoming year with minimal data entry requirements, automated checks, and underwriting for consumers

Can financial services be made bite-sized to deepen credit penetration?

Small can be more beautiful: Large-scale sachetisation of financial services may be just around the corner

At 16.2%, credit growth in banking system at multi-year high: RBI data

But a widening credit-deposit gap is a concern for lenders

Post-IPO, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank to up focus on RAM, go on phygital mode

TMB's IPO was subscribed 2.86 times on the last day of subscription

HDFC Bank to open 207 branches in Maharashtra, hire more than 3,000

The smart banking lobbies will be set up in 16 districts and will be operational 24 hours and 7 days

Public versus private banks: The case made for both in an RBI paper

Far from arguing against privatisation, the RBI paper attracting Opposition ire presents the pros and cons of both ownership structures

Banks must ensure credit schemes reach eligible citizens: FM Sitharaman

'Difficult situation' caused by unintended people getting benefits of credit programmes now over, she says

Flows into NRI deposits nosedive to mere $349 mn in June quarter

Outstanding deposits declined to $135.9 billion at the end of June 2022 from $141.5 billion a year ago.

YES Bank hits highest level since January 2021; stock soars 20% in 3 days

On July 29, 2022, the bank announced to raise equity capital of around 1.1 billion (Rs 8,900 crore) from funds affiliated with two global private equity investors - Carlyle and Advent International.

Changes in rules from August 1: LPG cylinder price, BoB payment scheme

August will be full of shocks and surprises as there will be some changes in rules, banks closed for 18 days, a change in the Bank of Baroda cheque payment system and the introduction of PPS

SBI Card net profit more than doubles to Rs 627 crore in June quarter

SBI card shares of the lender were trading 4.2 per cent higher than the previous day's close at Rs 926.1

IDBI Bank sale: Clarity on sale glide path for buyers after EoI stage

Currently, the RBI guidelines require promoters to reduce their shareholding to 26 per cent in 15 years

HDFC Bank opens special window offering 6.80% interest for NRE deposits

The window, which is available on Wednesday and Thursday, offers an annual rate of 6.80 per cent on NRE deposits worth Rs 2 crore to less than Rs 150 crore