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Bank credit grows slower in January
Data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows that bank credit to industry expanded at a slower pace of 15.2 percent in January compared to 20.2 percent in the year-ago month. Credit to the services sector increased 12 percent in January compared to 15.1 percent in the year-ago month. The RBI data shows that non-food credit expanded 14.6 percent in January, slower than 15.9 percent a year ago.
RBI to clarify on new bank licence guidelines
In a notification, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) informed that it would issue clarification on the final guidelines for new bank licences in response to queries raised by intending applicants. It may be noted that the central bank has been receiving queries from applicants seeking clarifications on the guidelines on licensing of new banks in the private sector
Bank credit rises faster than deposit
Bank credit rose Rs 103,318 crore during January 1 to February 22, more than deposit growth of Rs 88,062 crore, data from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows. The incremental credit-deposit ratio is at 117 per cent, clearly pointing to the pressure in the banking system to garner resources. During the fortnight ending February 22, bank credit grew Rs 26,200 crore, while deposits declined Rs 9,200 crore
Indian banking sector has less systemic risk
Industry players feel that the systemic risk in the Indian banking sector is muted because of the existence of many medium and small size banks. It may be noted that systemic risk arises when there are large-sized or too big to fail banks. However, in India, many banks are medium and small-sized and hence there is less risk of inter-connectedness, indu
Shriram Group mulls foray into banking business
With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releasing guidelines for new bank licenses, a slew of industry conglomerates are interested to make a foray into banking business. One among them is the Chennai-based Shriram Group, promoted by R Thyagarajan. The group, which is one of the contenders for a banking licence, said it want
Demand for steel expected to recover
According to media reports, the TATA Steel expects demand for steel to revive following the reform measures taken by the government and also the recent monetary policy easing by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The company feels that currently, demand for steel remains sluggish with many infrastructure projects that have achieved financial closure not taking off. He said that besides steel demand from the automobile sec
Demand for steel expected to recover
According to media reports, the TATA Steel expects demand for steel to revive following the reform measures taken by the government and also the recent monetary policy easing by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The company feels that currently, demand for steel remains sluggish with many infrastructure projects that have achieved financial closure not taking off. He said that besides steel demand from the automobile sec
Minister suggests lenders to offload loans to IDF
Banks must hand over their loan for infrastructure projects to Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs) once the projects are completed so that banks can get funds to lend to fresh projects. Finance Minister P Chidambaram suggested this to banks recently. IDF provides long term finance through the lif
RBI introduces new provisioning norms
In an official statement, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said banks must make 3.75 percent provisioning, from March 31, 2014, for loans already restructured. The provisioning would rise further to 5 percent with effect from March 31, 2015, the statement said. The central bank also said that with effect from April 1, 2015, restructured accounts would be immediately classified as sub-standard. Non-performing asse

