As part of his efforts to expedite infrastructure projects in different states, Finance Minister P Chidambaram held discussion with promoters of delayed projects and officials of state-run banks in Karnataka. During the discussion, the minister reviewed 21 infrastructure projects, which are delayed, in the state acros
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Net profit of the Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) rose 17.27 per cent to Rs 1,555 crore during Jan-Mar 2013 quarter on a standalone basis. The financial institution attributes the growth in profit to rising loan book and maintaining of margins. Net interest margin of the company was 4.2 per cent while the spread was 2.3 per
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While flow of bank credit to microfinance industry has recovered in the last two years, banks are said to be exercising great caution in choosing the right microfinance institution (MFI). Banks have become very selective in their funding decisions. They are looking for MFIs which are compliant with the code of conduct and with RBI norms, Mathew Titus
Banks exercise caution while lending to MFIs
While flow of bank credit to microfinance industry has recovered in the last two years, banks are said to be exercising great caution in choosing the right microfinance institution (MFI). Banks have become very selective in their funding decisions. They are looking for MFIs which are compliant with the code of conduct and with RBI norms, Mathew Titus
Experts suggest govt to develop corporate bond market
Experts suggest the government to develop corporate bond market in India to boost financing for infrastructure projects in the country. Even multilateral financial institutions like Asian Development Bank (ADB) have recognised the need to develop corporate bond market. The bank is supporting innovative pilot demonstration projects by providing partial cred
Experts suggest govt to develop corporate bond market
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The proposed financial services business of the Piramal Group would achieve an asset size of Rs 15,000 crore in the next five years, Ajay Piramal, Chairman of the group informed. The company, which would be set up by the group, will conduct three-four big-ticket structured transactions every year and strengthen the NBFC business

