Page 17 - Private Banks

Valuation or funds? Key question for pvt banks in a tug of war for capital

Replicating success in terms of investor demand and premium pricing may be tough as lenders prepare for mega fundraising

RBI's moratorium helps public sector banks post lower NPAs in Q4

On aggregate basis, gross NPAs of 8 PSBs improve by 132 bps

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.

A radical overhaul of bank governance

The prosaic truth is that corporate governance just doesn't happen

RBI to review guidelines on ownership, corporate structure of pvt banks

RBI said it is necessary to align regulations to meet the requirements of a dynamic banking landscape

Private banks not implementing Rs 3 trn loan MSME scheme: RSS body to FM

Sitharaman had called Laghu Udyog Bharti general secretary Govind Lele to seek feedback on the implementation of Rs 3-trillion Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme

Top private banks' Q4 profits nearly halve on Covid-19 provisioning

The pressure on earnings will continue, say experts

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.

Lockdown 2.0: Coronavirus-hit units get Rs 10,000 crore from banks

Banks have built internal capacities for assisting companies, including micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Promoter, PE stake may go up in private banks; IndusInd, HDFC Bank to gain

Lenders are staring at unexpected asset quality losses due to the slowdown in economic activity after the countrywide lockdown.

Private Banks' Q4 nos may not reflect full extent of Covid-19 hit: Analysts

Among large banks, the brokerage sees ICICI Bank's PAT declining 49 per cent QoQ to Rs 2,100 crore in Q4FY20, followed by a 68 per cent sequential decline in Axis Bank's PAT at Rs 564.6 crore.

RBI to tighten private banks' succession planning with stricter timeline

Ironclad succession process could weigh on extensions for current heads

Most private banks choose 'opt-in' option on loan repayment moratorium

Largest private sector lender HDFC Bank said it would encourage customers with adequate funds to continue repayments to avoid the extra interest charges and tenor extension of the loan

Tamil Nadu warns pvt banks against collecting dues from small borrowers

The state also permitted small caterers serving the elderly to continue supply of cooked food provided their vehicles sport the sticker 'Essential Service' and the drivers have identity cards

Price of leadership

SBI's YES Bank investment raises questions

Low on investor confidence and growth, private banks in for tough days

Majority of private bank stocks are down 10-33% YTD, indicating weaning conviction in the sector

Time to review BR Act as pvt banks struggle for top independent directors

Private banks are struggling to get top-class independent directors on their boards

Weak demand and slowing economy now cast their shadow on private banks

The periodic data from the Reserve Bank of India highlights how the slowdown is hurting the banking sector

In a first, RBI plans to put weak private lenders under the hammer

The banking regulator is seeking an early exit mechanism for private banks under PCA

Corporate governance 'fault lines' emerging at some pvt lenders: RBI report

The central bank said it would focus on improving supervision of around 1,500 UCBs across the country