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​Nine of the top-10 most valued firms together added Rs 2,89,699.42 crore in market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer, in line with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark jumped 1,822.83 points or 2.36 per cent.

Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has been selected as the next chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) by the Financial Services Institution Bureau (FSIB). Setty, who has worked at SBI for 35 years, will succeed current chairman Dinesh Khara, who will end his term on August 28.

Ola Electric, the electric vehicle manufacturer, plans to invest $100 million in the first phase of building its Gigafactory for producing lithium-ion battery cells. The investment will be used for 'phase 1A' of the Gigafactory, which will set up 1.5 GWh of cell manufacturing capacity. The aim is to expand capacity to 5 GWh in 'phase 1B'.

"Financial Services Institutions Bureau interfaced with 3 candidates on June 29, 2024 for the position of Chairman in State Bank of India," the panel said in a release. ​The Bureau added that taking performance and experience into consideration, Setty was their choice for the job.

Appointment of Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Change in Marginal Cost of Fund based Lending Rate (MCLR) & Fixed Rate Spread (FRS) w.e.f.01.7.2024

The Reserve Bank of India reported that bank lending to the retail sector moderated for the tenth consecutive month in May, reaching 17.8% from 19.1% a year ago. Corporate loans grew faster at 8.9% compared to 6% in May 2023. Non-food bank credit saw a 16.2% growth in May 2024 compared to 15.5% a year ago.

The Reserve Bank of India reported that bank lending to the retail sector moderated for the tenth consecutive month in May, reaching 17.8% from 19.1% a year ago. Corporate loans grew faster at 8.9% compared to 6% in May 2023. Non-food bank credit saw a 16.2% growth in May 2024 compared to 15.5% a year ago.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a Rs 29.6 lakh penalty on The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) for non-compliance with certain directions related to cards. The bank failed to ensure no negative amortisation while computing Minimum Payment Due in certain credit card accounts. The RBI found that the charge against the bank was sustained, warranting the imposition of monetary penalty.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a Rs 29.6 lakh penalty on The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) for non-compliance with certain directions related to cards. The bank failed to ensure no negative amortisation while computing Minimum Payment Due in certain credit card accounts. The RBI found that the charge against the bank was sustained, warranting the imposition of monetary penalty.

Shaktikanta Das emphasizes the importance of enhancing AI and ML techniques at the central bank while addressing ethical considerations and biases in algorithms. The focus on data analysis, data privacy, and global standards for statistics underscores the central bank's commitment to leveraging technology for informed decision-making.

"With overall household savings declining to 18.4% of GDP (gross domestic product) in FY23 from an average of 20% of GDP over 2013-2022, and coupled with an increasing trend in financial liabilities, household debt warrants close monitoring from a financial stability perspective," the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its latest Financial Stability Report released on Wednesday.

A major cyber incident in these IT service providers may in turn impact multiple regulated entities simultaneously, causing a cyberattack on a system-wide level. "In the recent past, multiple incidents involving payment and settlement systems have led to significant disruptions in interbank transactions and payment failures," the report stated.

​Indian private lender RBL Bank said on Thursday it will raise up to 65 billion rupees ($779 million) through a combination of qualified institutional placement (QIP) of shares and debt sale.

The SFB entered new states in FY24, which is expected to support the loan book growth in the medium term. The analysts have trimmed the earnings expectations citing possibility of higher loan loss provisioning over the next two years.

The Reserve Bank of India has warned that household debt needs close monitoring due to a decline in overall household savings to 18.4% of GDP in FY2022-23, and an increasing trend in financial liabilities. The share of net financial savings in total household savings has been declining, with 28.5 per cent in 2022-23.

Investor/Analyst Meet on 27.06.2024

Intimation of Loss of Share Certificate

Intimation of loss of share certificate

Macquarie Capital warned that farm loan waivers could negatively impact banks' asset quality, particularly for public sector banks. States like Telangana, Jharkhand, and Punjab are either implementing or considering such waivers. Macquarie's Suresh Ganapathy highlighted that these waivers create moral hazards and deteriorate credit culture, as even reliable farmers might start defaulting.

During the year ended on March 31, 2024, the bank infused additional capital of Rs 489.67 crore in SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. The company has also allotted ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) to employees and consequently, the bank's stake has decreased from 69.95 per cent to 69.11 per cent.

Analyst/Investors meet on 26.06.2024

​ITC and Bharti Airtel’s weights in Nifty is expected to go up in the quarterly rejig which gets into effect on Thursday, triggering combined inflows of $95 million according to estimates by Nuvama.

Naveen Chandra Jha leads SBI General Insurance, overseeing operations, growth, and strategic initiatives with a focus on SME credit, HR, and retail banking. Under his leadership, the company expanded to 143 branches, achieving a 17% increase in gross written premium in FY24.

The Indian office market showcased resilience in H1 2024 with significant office leasing and new supply growth. Occupiers' confidence, highlighted by major players like HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra, spurred demand for quality office spaces.

Several banks have sought clarity from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding guidelines that mandate offering existing credit card customers a choice of networks like Rupay, Visa, and MasterCard. As per RBI's guidelines issued in March, card issuers must provide this choice both during initial issuance and at the time of renewals. A senior bank executive informed ET that banks have sought clarification on whether this choice of networks should be extended to all existing customers or only implemented during renewal processes.

While the layoffs have happened across several verticals ranging from wholesale to retail, the branch banking segment saw a large impact, one person cited above said. The people sacked have been given severance pay amounting to three months’ salary. “Yes Bank has launched an internal restructuring exercise at the advice of a multinational consultant. So far, around 500 have been asked to go and we can see more sackings in the coming weeks,” a person aware of the development said.

RBI has to navigate its path towards the 4% inflation target with a "clear and unambiguous focus and (its) commitment to bring down the inflation to 4% cannot be any wavering," Das said in a speach at the Annual General Meeting of local industry lobby group Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In March 2024, India's external debt reached $663.8 billion, showing a $39.7 billion increase from the previous year. The valuation effect and a decline in short-term debt share contributed to this change, with debt service ratio rising to 6.7% of current receipts. Additionally, the ratio of international financial assets to liabilities increased to 74.0%.

Outcome of 28th Annual General Meeting held on 25th June, 2024.

Voting Result, Scrutinizer''s Report of Annual General Meeting held on 25th June, 2024

Outcome of 28th Annual General Meeting held on 25th June, 2024.

Intimation of Closure of Trading Window

ICICI Securities' technical analysis forecasts Nifty reaching 25,200 by December 2024, supported strongly at 22,200. Midcaps and smallcaps indices are in a structural uptrend, expected to gain over 16% by year-end.

Intimation of Loss of Share Certificate

The Reserve Bank of India's directive to levy penalties only in the form of 'penal charges' is posing a tax dilemma for banks. Banks fear that the indirect tax on such levies would attract the goods and services tax (GST). The new rule, which came into force from April 1, 2024, was brought in by the central bank to ensure "reasonableness and transparency" in disclosure of penal interest. However, banks have asked the tax authorities to spell out their stand on the issue.

The Reserve Bank of India's directive to levy penalties only in the form of 'penal charges' is posing a tax dilemma for banks. Banks fear that the indirect tax on such levies would attract the goods and services tax (GST). The new rule, which came into force from April 1, 2024, was brought in by the central bank to ensure "reasonableness and transparency" in disclosure of penal interest. However, banks have asked the tax authorities to spell out their stand on the issue.

Despite India's progress in banking access, micro and small business units, marginal farmers, and self-help group members still lack institutional credit and comprehensive financial services, as highlighted by the Reserve Bank of India.

Despite India's progress in banking access, micro and small business units, marginal farmers, and self-help group members still lack institutional credit and comprehensive financial services, as highlighted by the Reserve Bank of India.