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Operating buffers of top five banks to fall 15%, says India Ratings

Of the top five private banks, Ind-Ra rates HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and IndusInd Bank.

Karnataka Bank reports highest-ever quarterly net profit of Rs 196 cr in Q1

The bank had posted a net profit of Rs 175.42 crore during the corresponding period of the previous financial year, which also was its previous high in quarterly profit, it said in a release.

Indian banks pursue bankruptcy order against Vijay Mallya in UK court

Mallya's legal team, led by barrister Philip Marshall, countered that the banks were secured creditors and that the petition should be dismissed.

Centre may tell IBA to set up 'bad bank' with financial support from banks

The IBA had proposed a national-level asset reconstruction company (ARC) owned by the government with its capital infusion worth Rs 10,000 crore

Borrowers opting out of loan moratorium with unlocking of economy: Bankers

According to Punjab National Bank Managing Director S S Mallikarjuna Rao, only 30 per cent of borrowers utilised moratorium facility while 70 per cent continued to service their loans.

Low interest rate regime critical for survival of banks: K V Kamath

Praising the decision of the RBI for extending moratorium to borrowers till August, Kamath said it was very well done

Extension of moratorium till Dec is the only viable option left: Bankers

Affected individuals and companies will again avail it, albeit a little less in number than the first version that ran between March to May

Banks disburse over Rs 52,255 crore to MSMEs under credit scheme

However, this is against the sanction of Rs 1.10 trillion under the 100 per cent ECLGS for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) till July 1.

Clermont Group likely to join Clix Capital in Lakshmi Vilas Bank deal

PE firm may infuse $150-200 million for up to 20% stake in bank before merger

Indian banks may face asset quality, earning pressure for 2 years: Fitch

Indian banks are likely to require at least $15 billion in fresh capital to meet a 10 per cent weighted-average common equity tier-1 ratio under a moderate stress scenario

Indian banks will need $15 billion capital to meet Tier I norms: Fitch

The amount could rise to about $58 billion in a high-stress situation where the domestic economy fails to recover from the coronavirus pandemic-related disruption.

Covid-19 pandemic may set back banks' recovery by years, says S&P

It also expects non-performing assets (NPAs) to hit a fresh high this year.

Payment of advance does not create lien over supplier's assets: Expert

Your rights arise only from the contract between you and the supplier, say expert

Weak assets of Indian banks may shoot up to 14% by March 2021: S&P

The tough operating conditions could lead to a rise in non-performing loans (NPLs) and credit costs. It may also result in delay in recoveries for the banking system

Fair solution to rate transmission in the works: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister told the industry it needed to introspect on how businesses are run and on Aatmanirbhar Bharat, for India to realise the full potential.

Covid-19 crisis: Indian banks operating in UK cautiously optimistic

Boris Johnson announced further relaxations in lockdown enforced due to Covid-19 pandemic

Indian banks' overseas business grows 7.5-43.1% in FY20, shows data

In FY19, lenders had seen a contraction in global loan book after letters of comfort were discontinued

EXIM Bank is planning to raise $2 bn by end of CY20: MD David Rasquinha

Managing Director David Rasquinha said the bank has enough resources to repay bonds ($500 million) maturing in August.

Indian Overaseas Bank back in black with pre-tax profit of Rs 83 crore

With this, the bank has met the final parameter to come out from the Reserve Bank of India's Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework, which was imposed in 2015.

Downgrade of India's sovereign rating by Moody's not surprising: SBI report

India's sovereign rating was downgraded by Moody's to Baa3 with a negative outlook on the pretext of prolonged period of slower growth, rising debt and stress in financial system.