Wednesday, July 24, 2019

RBI assigns & appoints Kanungo in Acharya's responsibility

The vacuum in the team of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), after the resignation of Viral Acharya from Deputy Governor post of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been filled by another Deputy Governor B.P. Kanungo.

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SBI Life Insurance's value of new business jumps 49 per cent to Rs 370 crore in Q1

The net worth increased by 16 per cent to Rs 7,940 crore from Rs 6,820 crore in Q1 FY19.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

What Modi govt can do to save PSU banks

Non-financial reforms involving structure, governance, ownership, and culture are necessary for the lenders to become relevant in the digital age.

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RBI rejigs portfolios of deputy governors following Acharya's exit

Now, all the other three deputy governors -- N S Vishwanathan, B P Kanungo and M K Jain -- have been made responsible for 12 departments each.

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Consolidation of regional rural banks on government agenda

Finmin wants RRBs to adopt differentiated banking strategies, such as targeting specific sectors.

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DHFL's insurance arms solvent, safe: IRDAI chief

Troubled DHFL has two insurance subsidiaries - DHFL Pramerica Life insurance and DHFL General Insurance.

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Monday, July 22, 2019

Regulator raises alarm over poor health of National Insurance Company

Govt will need to infuse around Rs 3,000 crore in insurer to keep it afloat for the next two quarters.

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DHFL expects approval of resolution plan by lenders by month-end

The company said that it was in the process of submitting a resolution plan to the lenders who are expected to give in-principle approval by month-end.

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NCLT reserves order on MCA seeking 5-yr ban on IFIN auditors

After hearing arguments of the auditors and the MCA, the tribunal comprising of VP Singh and Ravikumar Duraisamy reserved the order.

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Indian banks pursue Vijay Mallya in UK High Court for assets disclosure

The consortium of PSU banks led by State Bank of India (SBI) have been pursuing the 63-year-old former Kingfisher Airlines boss in their attempt to recover some of the funds.

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Loss of cheque to be compensated by bank: NCDRC; directs BoB to pay Rs 3L to customer

The state commission on January 20, 2016 allowed Divanji's appeal directing the bank to pay him Rs 3,60,000 and had set aside the district forum's order.

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Bandhan Bank strengthens senior management

The bank said in a statement that Naryani would spearhead branch banking, wholesale banking, agri-business, retail lending, third party products and digital banking.

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Sunday, July 21, 2019

Banks take government to court over GST charge of Rs 18,000 cr

The government has alleged that the banks have not paid GST worth Rs. 18,000 crore. Instead of responding to the notice, the banks moved the Delhi HC.

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