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Rate of securitisation declines
A report by India Ratings shows that lack of priority sector lending eligible assets reduced the rate of securitised loans in the country, even as credit quality of such loans improved. At least 35 per cent of assets became ineligible for PSL (priority sector lending) qualification because of the introduction of the
ONGC produces 5.8% less oil in FY13
According to a performance report of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), the firm produced 5.8 per cent less crude oil at 20.485 million tonne (mn t) in 2012-13 compared to 21.76 mn t achieved in the previous year. The report, which was submitted to the union oil ministry recently, also shows that the output was also shor
Business of banks may grow 15%
Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal expects 14-15 percent growth in the business of banks analysed by it during 2013-14 and 2014-15. The firm expects stabilization in asset quality and margins, higher trading gains for the banks analysed by it. This would enable the banks to report a comp
GOL Offshore may sell assets to repay loans
Media reports indicate that GOL Offshore may use its unencumbered assets to raise funds for repaying the FCCB, which was due for redemption in October. While the company was to repay the bond holders in October 2012, it sought extension of the repayment period till April, which the bondholders rejected
Board of OIL clears plan to set up foreign arm
In order to pick up stake in foreign oil and gas assets, pubic sector energy explorer Oil India (OIL) plans to set up an overseas subsidiary. At a meeting on April 10, the board of OIL cleared the decision to set up a subsidiary, which will have a separate board and managing director akin to the corporate structure of ONGC
OVL buys Hess’ stake in oil field
ONGC Videsh acquired 2.72 percent stake in the Azeri, Chirag and Guneshli Fields and 2.36 percent stake in the associated BTC pipeline for $1 billion from Hess Corporation. Hess Corporation is a global independent energy company primarily engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas
ONGC to invest Rs 40.5 bn on 2 projects
At a recent board meeting, the state-run energy explorer ONGC decided to invest over Rs 4,050 crore to upgrade Western offshore facilities (on the Arabian Sea) through two major projects. The first project includes revamp of Unmanned Platforms Phase – II in Mumbai High and Neelam & Heera Asset. The total revamp job is expected to be completed by pre-monsoon 2016
OVL to resume production from South Sudan asset
Reports indicate that Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC), the overseas unit of state-owned, decided to start production from its oil field in south Sudan hoping that the issue of transit fee for may be resolved amicably. Daniel Peter Othol, South SudanÂ’s ambassador to India mentioned that crude oil would flow by the end of this
Nifty banking index rises considerably
The Nifty banking index has risen considerably in the last one year because of several factors even though the general financial health of several banks remain patchy, analysts said. The National Stock ExchangeÂ’s Nifty banking index, a barometer of banking company stocks, has risen 50 percent in the past one year, belying general economic performance and expectations from the banking busin

