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Expect to log a record profit this time: J&K Bank CEO, MD Baldev Prakash
Baldev Prakash, is quite reasonably a happy man. Prime Minister Narendra Modi too recently praised the turnaround due to government efforts
 "Expect to log a record profit this time: J&K Bank CEO, MD Baldev Prakash")
HDFC Bank stock gains more than 2.5% ahead of March quarter results
Increase in FPI legroom seen as key trigger
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RBI conducts two-day VRRR as liquidity surplus nears Rs 1 trillion
Banks parked Rs 32,576 crore, against the notified amount of Rs 50,000 crore at a weighted average rate of 6.49 per cent at the auction
 "RBI conducts two-day VRRR as liquidity surplus nears Rs 1 trillion")
Banks can't charge additional than key facts statement, says RBI
KFS is a statement of key facts of a loan agreement, in simple and easier-to-understand language, provided to the borrower in a standardised format
 "Banks can't charge additional than key facts statement, says RBI")
How many bank holidays are there in April 2024: Check full list here
There are a total of 14 days of bank closures in April 2024, including national holidays, every second and fourth Saturday and each Sunday.
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Bank Holidays in April 2024: Here's the full holiday list for April month
In the month of April, banks will remain shut for 12 days. If you are planning to visit banks this month, here is the full holiday list you should know
The RBI story: 90 and going strong
As the Reserve Bank celebrates its 90th birthday, here's a look at how different the pitch has been for different governors to bat on since economic liberalisation. Part 1 of a two-part series
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Moody's revises India's GPD growth forecast to around 8% for FY24
Operating environment for Indian banks to improve in 2024, says Moody's
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Bank holiday on Mahashivratri 2024: Banks to remain shut for March 8
Bank holiday on Mahashivratri 2024: Mahashivratri is a very auspicious occasion when the devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva, and Shakti. Check the full March holiday list here
Indian banks to enhance KYC standards with multi-level verification
Currently, passport, Aadhaar, voter card, NREGA card, PAN card, or driving licence are accepted as valid means to open a bank account
 "Indian banks to enhance KYC standards with multi-level verification")
Growth in unsecured loan remains strong despite hike in risk weighting
Recently, the RBI reiterated its concern on the elevated unsecured lending portfolio of banks in its Bulletin
 "Growth in unsecured loan remains strong despite hike in risk weighting")
Balance sheets of SFBs are larger than those of universal banks: Panel
Participants at a panel discussion at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2023 say that SFBs need diverse product lines
 "Balance sheets of SFBs are larger than those of universal banks: Panel")
How RBI, industry put in checks place to slow down consumer credit growth
The latest TransUnion Cibil Credit Market Indicator (CMI) says that credit growth slowed across all consumption-led loan products; home-loan growth remained stagnant
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Indian banks' rush for clients set for reckoning after Paytm fiasco
India stunned investors last month by abruptly suspending most activities of the banking affiliate of Paytm, a once high-flying fintech star that had attracted backing from Warren Buffett and SoftBank
 "Indian banks' rush for clients set for reckoning after Paytm fiasco")
Deposits paucity may hit Indian banks credit growth in FY25: Report
Private lenders with high loan-to-deposit ratio more vulnerable, says S&P
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Indian banks' margins set to fall, credit growth to moderate in FY25: S&P
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Funding conditions in India are likely to play a crucial role in constraining loan growth for many banks in the country, and credit expansion could moderate by 200 basis points in the next fiscal year, S&P Global Ratings said in note on Thursday.
 "Indian banks' margins set to fall, credit growth to moderate in FY25: S&P")
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank non-exec director quits for 'compelling reasons'
Bank's performance and share price mute compared to peers, says P C G Asok Kumar
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India, China banks under pressure from different liquidity stories
The liquidity drought may be deliberate. Unlike Beijing, New Delhi has every reason to be sanguine about growth
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Bank FD rates soar: Right time for investors to secure peak returns
Small finance banks' FDs yield more than larger banks' offerings, but invest in them sparingly. Investors need to lock into current peak rates before they begin to decline
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Banks report healthy loan growth in Q3; Casa ratio continues to decline
The Trend and Progress report of the Reserve Bank of India, which was released last month, observed that with the increase in deposit rates catching up with that in lending rates
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