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G20 to discuss int'l debt architecture, more loans to developing nations

Countries like Zambia and Ghana have been waiting for big creditors to make progress in providing debt relief under the so called "Common Framework", which is led by the G20

'Expedite loan sanction, disbursement for projects under Rs 10,000-cr UIDF'

Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi on Monday asked officials to expedite sanction and disbursement of loans to eligible projects under Rs 10,000-crore urban infrastructure development fund (UIDF) announced in Budget. The early sanction and disbursement will help create better infrastructure in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, he said at an event organised to mark the 35th anniversary of National Housing Bank (NHB). Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her 2023-24 Budget speech announced the setting up of UIDF through the use of priority sector lending shortfall for the creation of urban infrastructure in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Mid-tier cities still face the challenge of urban planning and funding for their urban infrastructure and ensuring planned development. Keeping these challenges in mind, UIDF has been launched with an initial corpus of Rs 10,000 crore to supplement efforts of the state governments by providing stable and predictable source of finance for creation of urban

Jaiprakash Associates defaults on repayment of Rs 4,044 crore loans

Crisis-hit Jaypee Group's flagship firm Jaiprakash Associates has defaulted on loans worth Rs 4,044 crore, including principal and interest amount. In a regulatory filing on Friday, Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) informed that the company on June 30th defaulted on repayments of a principal amount of Rs 1,660 crore and interest of Rs 2,384 crore. The loans pertained to various banks, and the nature of the obligation is fund-based working capital, non-fund-based working capital, term loans and FCCB (foreign currency convertible bonds). "The total borrowing (including interest) of the company is Rs 29,477 crore, repayable by 2037, against which only Rs 4,044 crore is overdue as on June 30, 2023," JAL said. Out of the total borrowing of Rs 29,477 crore, the company said that Rs 18,319 crore will get further reduced on transfer to the proposed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for which the scheme of arrangement, duly approved by all the stakeholders, is pending sanction of National Compan

Bank of Maharashtra clocks credit growth of 25% at Rs 1.75 trn in June

State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Monday said it has posted a credit growth of 24.93 per cent at Rs 1.75 lakh crore in the June quarter. The outstanding credit was Rs 1.40 lakh crore at the end of June 30, 2022, BoM said in a regulatory filing. The Pune-headquartered lender registered a 24.82 per cent growth in total business (total advances and total deposits) to Rs 4.19 lakh crore at the end of June 2023 as against Rs 3.36 lakh crore at the end of the same quarter of previous fiscal. Total deposits of the bank increased by 24.73 per cent to Rs 2.44 lakh crore as against Rs 1.95 lakh crore at the end of the first quarter of the previous financial year. During the quarter, it said, the Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) ratio stood at 50.97 per cent of the total deposits. With regard to Credit Deposit (CD) ratio, it said, the number has increased to 71.86 per cent at the end of June 30, 2023 as against 71.75 per cent in the year-ago period. Gross investment of the

Share of loans bearing over 9% interest rate hits 56.1% in March: RBI

The share of loans bearing over 9 per cent interest rate rose to 56.1 per cent in March 2023, in tandem with the monetary tightening measures starting May 2022, said a Reserve Bank report on Friday. The Reserve Bank started raising interest in May 2022 to rein in inflation in the wake of global supply disruptions, following the Russia-Ukraine war. Since then the benchmark short-term lending rate has increased by 250 basis points. However, the RBI did not raise the rate in its last two bi-monthly monetary policy reviews. "Consistent with the monetary tightening measures during 2022-23, the share of loans bearing over 9 per cent interest rate rose to 56.1 per cent in March 2023 from 31.4 per cent a year ago," said the Basic Statistical Return on Credit by Scheduled Commercial Banks in India - March 2023. The RBI further said all population groups recorded substantially higher credit year-on-year growth in 2022-23. The annual growth in lending by metropolitan branches of banks ...

Court rejects Byju's TLB lenders' request to investigate $500 mn transfer

A Delaware court has rejected a request by edtech major BYJU'S Term Loan B lenders to investigate into USD 500 million transfer from its US-based subsidiary BYJU'S Alpha to other entities, according to details shared by sources. BYJU'S had denied allegations levelled by its USD 1.2 billion Term Loan B lenders, saying it has never defaulted on the payments. "Rejecting the lenders' application for information in relation to the USD 500 million (part of the funds received by BYJU'S Alpha), the Vice Chancellor remarked that lenders had "no basis to further investigate the transfer," the sources said. In doing so, the Vice Chancellor has put a stop to the lenders' unwarranted fishing expedition and attempted to introduce a non-issue into the proceedings, which is limited to determining the control of BYJU'S Alpha," a source said. TLB Lenders, through their agent, GLAS Trust Company, have filed suit against BYJU'S US-based subsidiary for moving out USD 500 million from BYJU'S Alpha and o

Non-banking lender SMFG India Credit eyes Rs 75,000 cr loan book by FY26

Mid-sized non-banking lender SMFG India Credit, formerly Fullerton India Credit, is looking at doubling the loan book over the next two-three years from the present Rs 36,000 crore. Japanese financial powerhouse SMFG bought a controlling 74.9 per cent stake in Fullerton in December 2021 for an undisclosed sum, and from May 2023, it was renamed as SMFG India Credit. The company was hit hard by the second wave of the pandemic and reported Rs 894.5 crore net income last fiscal against Rs 1500 crore loss in FY22, as it could grow 10x growth in FY23 over FY22 with loan disbursements doubling to Rs 30,186.8 crore as of March and since then grown to Rs 36,000 crore. "Our assets have already doubled over the past two years, and we expect to double this over the next two to three years, driven by home loans and co-lending along with a more focused approach to funding the Japanese companies operating as original equipment manufacturers here. "We are looking at new products as we haven't yet

Open to resolving disputes; won't do one-on-one meetings: Lenders to Byju's

Byju's recently filed a suit against US-based investment mgt firm Redwood to challenge the acceleration of the $1.2-bn term loan B facility, and disqualify the lender for its 'predatory tactics'

Mortgage lender Aviom India raises $30 mn for business expansion

Company runs programme that offers loans to women who don't have formal income documentation

FinEzzy aims to disburse Rs 1,500 cr in loans against mutual funds

Fintech firm FinEzzy aims to disburse Rs 1,500 crore in loans against mutual funds over the next year. This announcement comes as FinEzzy launches its mobile app, introducing a comprehensive personal finance platform, the company statement said. Individual investors can now obtain loans against their mutual fund portfolio, eliminating the need to liquidate their holdings and providing a much-needed alternative to meet their financial requirements, it said. This empowers users to negotiate and secure the most favourable loan terms, creating a transparent and competitive lending environment that puts the power back into the hands of individual investors, it said. The company claimed that the entire loan process is designed to be seamless, fast, reliable and secure. By embracing a fully digital approach, users can complete the loan application process in under 15 minutes, eliminating the hassles of paperwork, it said. FinEzzy utilises one-time-password (OTP) based consents to secure

RBI notifies 4 key measures to strengthen 1,514 urban co-operative banks

Aiming to strengthen 1,514 urban co-operative banks, the Centre on Friday said the Reserve Bank has notified four key measures, including giving them two years more to meet the priority sector lending targets. The Ministry of Cooperation in a statement said that four important initiatives have been taken to strengthen 1,514 Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) in the country. "Pursuant to detailed discussions held by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the RBI has notified these vital measures to strengthen Urban Co-operative Banks," it said. The ministry has listed the four measures notified by the RBI. In order to expand their business, UCBs can now open new branches up to 10 per cent (maximum 5 branches) of the number of branches in the previous financial year without prior approval of RBI in their approved area of operation. UCBs have to get the policy approved by their board

Byju's schedules call for lenders to discuss loan amendment proposal

Byju's didn't pay $40 million in interest due Monday on its $1.2 billion loan

Three out of every five Indians prefer opting for car loans: CARS24

CARS24 said that rising costs of vehicles, the desire for newer models with advanced features, and the availability of attractive loan packages are encouraging Indians to go for financing

Byju's accuses lenders of manufacturing fake debt crisis to extort money

The company chalks up its current debt predicament to aggressive distressed-debt investors who, in its view, were never supposed to be able to buy the loan

NBFC loan sanctions up 2% YoY in Q4, rises in investment sector: Report

Growth in sanctions for equipment, commercial vehicles indicates revival of capital investment: Study

Paytm's loan disbursals more than doubled to Rs 9,618 crore in Apr and May

The total number of loans via Paytm was up 54% to 8.5 million during the period, as compared to 5.5 million last year

TMS Ep446: Bank metrics, start-up funding, markets, evergreening of loans

Why is RBI Guv worried despite banks doing well? How can start-ups convince VCs to invest dry powder? Will India Inc see more earnings downgrades in FY24? What is evergreening of loans? Answers here

Edtech major Byju's lenders scrap talks to restructure a $1.2 bn loan

Byju's has to make an interest payment on the loan by June 5

Microfinance loans grow 21.3% YoY to Rs 3.5 trn in FY23, says report

New regulatory norms have helped industry clocking robust demand

Thinking of prepaying your home loan? Things you should keep in mind

If home-owners have received a bonus, they may consider investing it in the capital markets instead of prepaying the loan