In Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam Co-operative Bank has 32 branches and now it is set to open three more branches in the State. It plans to further expand operations by 2016, its centenary year.
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Category: Infrastructure Finance
World Bank asks South Asia to reform for growth
The World Bank has said that growth in South Asian countries will dip in 2013-14 and countries must revitalise structural reforms to ensure their region returns to the ranks of the world's fastest-growing economies and cuts poverty.
Indiabulls cuts home loan rates by 15 bps
Treading in the footsteps of State-run banks, Indiabulls Housing Finance on October 10 slashed home loan rates by 0.15 per cent to 10.25 per cent. To woo customers, the government banks have reduced lending rates during the ongoing festive season.
Govt asks PSU banks to ramp up rural ATMs
The Union Finance Ministry has asked State-run banks to speed up installation of automated teller machines (ATMs) in rural areas, which is falling short of the budget target. Against the target to install 34,668 by the end of March 2014, the public sector banks have put up only 5,726 ATMs by end of August.
Govt plans easing FDI rules for construction sector
To relax conditions on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction development sector of the country, the Union Department of Industrial Policy and promotion (DIPP) has moved a Cabinet note. The move is to bring foreign money into Indian real estate sector that is facing fiscal problems.
CAD to be under control for time being: RBI
RBI Governor, Raghuram G Rajan has said that the current account deficit (CAD), which was going to take the country to crisis, is likely to be under control for the time being. He added that there has definitely been a positive change in the sentiment. He was addressing the Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM-R).
Red Ford to invest Rs 1,000 cr in Lotus Green
Red Ford Capital, a Mumbai-based private Equity fund company, will buy a minority stake in Lotus Green's various real estate projects. Two townships have been planned by Lotus in Delhi. Lotus Greeen is also involved in the business of hotels, healthcare and education.
Bimal Jalan committee to finalise bank licences
Former RBI governor Bimal Jalan headed committee will finalise the candidates who will be eligible to run a bank. The committee will also have former ICICI Bank executive director Nachiket Mor, former Securities and Exchange Board of India chairman CB Bhave and former Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Usha Thorat.
US firm TPG eyes stake in Manappuram Finance
US-based private equity firm TPG is stated to be in talks with the gold loan company Manappuram Finance for buying a minority stake. Manappuram promoter VP Nandakumar along with Sushama Nandakumar hold 31.55 per cent stake in the company.
Suggestions invited on financial inclusion
Committee on Comprehensive Financial Services for Small Businesses and Low-Income Households, set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on October 4 said that it has invited suggestion from stakeholders on development of financial services delivery model.

