From FY16 to FY21, the central government has infused Rs 3.36 trillion of capital in PSBs, while banks have raised an additional Rs 2.99 trillion from the markets
Around 0.97 million accounts have been linked to the ecosystem so far; around 0.93 million consents have been given during the same period
The remaining four, which are in the testing phase, could be inducted soon
With amendments to banking Act, it seeks to notify tenure for chairman
Merely bringing down the government stake below 51 per cent may not find any taker for the PSBs. Is the government ready to give up its powers?
First 2 banks for privatisation should be those with good asset quality and low NPA, says the report
The central government is seeking to remove the 10 per cent shareholding cap for individuals in public sector banks (PSBs). Read more in our top headlines
Removal of threshold may allow PE firms to own over 10% stake in state-run banks
Industry body IBA has invited bids from advisory firms and institutes to design and deliver a leadership development programme for public sector banks (PSBs)
The government is exploring several options to address the issue for enabling privastisation of PSBs
The government is mulling an amendment that will allow the Centre a total exit from banks, fully privatising PSBs, a report said
It is also in talks with insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to start the onboarding process
Banks have been asked to put up branches in unbanked villages
Post the announcement of the scheme protests have erupted across several states with the Opposition slamming the centre for hastily drawing up the plan
State-owned lenders to address public queries on credit facility and enrolment for various schemes
Public sector banks will undertake a massive credit outreach drive on Wednesday and will entertain public queries on loan facilities and enrolment in government schemes
Modi said India has developed various financial inclusion platforms and there is a need to create awareness about them for their optimum utilisation
While NITI Aayog has suggested names of two banks for privatisation, Centre is yet to make a provision for the divestment of govt stake sale below 51%
As we celebrate the banks' performance in FY22, let's not throw caution to the wind
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