Page 48 - Indian Banks

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.

Union Bank of India reports pre-tax loss of Rs 3,359 crore in Q4

It posted a net loss of Rs 2,503.1 crore in Q4FY20, against a loss of Rs 3,369.2 crore in the same period a year ago.

BoB posts pre-tax loss of Rs 1,723 crore in Q4; stock ends 2.13% higher

The bank posted a net profit of Rs 506.5 crore in Q4FY20 compared to net loss of Rs 991.3 crore in Q4FY19.

YES Bank gets approval to raise up to Rs 15,000 crore via FPO in July

The issue, to be managed by SBI Caps, will be launched at a substantial discount to the current market price to attract investors.

Precautionary savings

Slowdown impact on household finances even before Covid

Fears about India's retail loan defaults overblown, says Macquarie

"the unanimous feedback has been that there has been a decline in the total loan book under moratorium from the 25-30% numbers reported as of end-May," analysts led by Suresh Ganapathy wrote in a note

SBI to ICICI Bank, here's how many Indian banks operate in China, Hong Kong

At Hong Kong, an important financial centre in Asia, Indian banks have had business operations for decades.

RBI sets up panel to review corporate structure of private sector banks

The RBI said it was doing so to align regulations to meet the requirements of a dynamic banking landscape

Moratorium on loans: SC gives 3 days to FinMin, RBI to decide on interest

On March 27, the RBI had announced a three-month moratorium on all term loans in view of the Covid-induced lockdown and related disruptions.

RBI proposes 10-yr term for bank promoter-CEOs, 15 yrs for non-promoters

If the CEO or WTD is not a promoter or major shareholder of the bank, that person can continue for 15 years at the bank, after which he or she must step down.

Worries over liquidity to boost credit card, personal loans: CIBIL

Unlike the slowdown a decade ago, demand for credit cards and personal loans will remain as consumers look to secure funds to bridge gaps in personal finance.

Foreign portfolio investors to pick up $300-million stake in YES Bank

The FPIs are in advanced talks with an Indian bank to act as a custodian.

RBI asks SBI to appoint a qualified chartered accountant as CFO

No CA in bank's top brass, as mandated by RBI

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

Covid-19 impact: Moody's cuts rating for SBI, HDFC Bank to 'Baa3'

After India downgrade, agency reduces long-term deposit ratings of 11 banks

Covid-19 impact: Moody's downgrades 8 Indian firms and 3 banks

Moody's affirmed the issuer rating of Reliance Industries but revised the outlook to negative from stable

Indian banks start trading in non-deliverable forward mkts for first time

RBI in the past was against this market, but gave way when it was found that the offshore volume in rupee trading is actually higher than the onshore volume

Indian banks' asset quality pressure may last for at least 2 years: Fitch

Fitch estimates that the impact on impaired loan ratios could be anywhere between 200 to 600 basis points depending on the severity of stress and banks' individual risk exposures.