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RBI to clarify on new bank licence guidelines

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

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Bank credit rises faster than deposit

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

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Govt’s fiscal moves may influence RBI rate decision

Govt’s fiscal moves may influence RBI rate decision

In an interview to a news agency, Finance Minister P Chidambaram remarked that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would take a decision on reducing policy rate after taking into consideration the fiscal moves of government. On March 19, the central bank would release mid-quarter review of monetary policy. Shifting its focus from infla

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Shriram Group mulls foray into banking business

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

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Indian banking sector has less systemic risk

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

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India Inc’s overseas borrowing rises in January

India Inc’s overseas borrowing rises in January

Data from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows that overseas borrowing of Indian companies rose to $3.51 billion in January from $1.15 billion in the previous month. The companies raised the amount through external commercial borrowings (ECB) and foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCB). In order to fund its projects, Power Grid Corporation of In India Inc raised over $ 3.51 billion from overseas markets in January through external commercial borrowings and foreign currency convertible bonds.

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Angel expects banking license norms to be a game changer

Angel expects banking license norms to be a game changer

Angel Broking feels that the final new bank licensing guidelines released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are potentially game-changing for the banking sector. The brokerage firm expects six to eight very serious corporates, with deep-pockets (far more than was earlier being anticipated), may get a banking license

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PFC plans banking business

PFC plans banking business

With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releasing guidelines for new bank licences, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) plans to apply for a license to launch banking operation.
Satnam Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of the power sector lender said his firm

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Shriram Group mulls banking foray

Shriram Group mulls banking foray

With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releasing guidelines for new bank licences, 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.

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RBI has limited room for policy easing

RBI has limited room for policy easing

In an interview to a leading media, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D Subbarao remarked that the roon for monetary easing is limited over the next few months because of the outlook for inflation and outlook for growth. He said the central bank would take into account the fiscal consolidation measures and deficit projections by the finance minister in the coming Budget to decide on t