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Interest rate up to 7.5%: 5-year post office time deposit (POTD) is offering higher rates than these top 10 banks
Under the POTD scheme, senior citizens are not offered any higher rates than regular citizens, unlike many banks. Interest is paid annually but calculated quarterly.
Central spending gives a boost to liquidity, brings overnight rate 10 bps below repo
Following recent elections, increased government spending has injected liquidity into India's banking system, resulting in lower overnight borrowing rates, Treasury Bill yields, and short-term financing costs for Indian companies. Despite these developments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appears cautious about reducing policy rates. The overnight weighted average call rate (WACR), which hovered above the RBI's repo rate of 6.50% in May and June, has averaged 6.39% in July, indicating a surplus liquidity situation.
Savings account interest rate up to 7.25%: Post office savings account vs SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB, Union Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank
Savings account interest rates: Compare the interest rates of savings accounts at Post Office, SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB, Union Bank, and IDFC FIRST Bank to find the highest rate.
YES Bank shares jump over 6%. 2 reasons behind the buying momentum
YES Bank Share Price: YES Bank jumps 6.5% to Rs 26.60 after Moody’s positive upgrade and reports of First Abu Dhabi Bank likely interest in its 51% stake.
YES Bank’s $5 billion stake said to attract lenders from the Middle East, Japan
First Abu Dhabi Bank is considering bid for Yes Bank stake. The stake sale has also drawn preliminary interest from Japan, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., although it remains unclear how strong their appetite for a deal is and whether they will proceed, the people said.
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Yes Bank stake not being evaluated by us, says First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank clarified it is not considering a stake in Yes Bank, contrary to media reports. Bloomberg had reported potential suitors, including Japanese firms, evaluating a $5 billion stake. Following the news, Yes Bank shares rose 8.5%. Additionally, Moody's upgraded Yes Bank’s outlook to ‘positive,’ reflecting expected profitability improvements.
ET Explainer: Issues with credit card bill payments through third-party apps
Effective July 1, RBI mandates all banks use BBPS for credit card payments, enhancing security and standardizing grievance redressal. Major banks like HDFC and Axis Bank are integrating. Auto debit, net banking payments route through BBPS. Apps like PhonePe adapt. Payments Council of India's extension request was denied, impacting fintech app margins.
Nifty Bank bounces back, reclaims 52,500 levels; buy on dips, suggest experts
The Nifty Bank rose nearly 100 points to close at 52,517 while the Nifty50 hit fresh record highs above 24,400 levels. HDFC Bank, SBI, PNB and ICICI Bank closed with gains while selling was seen in AU Small Finance Bank, Kotak Bank, IDFC First Bank and Bandhan Bank.
Yes Bank stake sale report is factually incorrect, got no approval from RBI: Bank clarifies
Yes Bank clarified that it has not received any in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India for a stake sale, countering a speculative media report. The bank emphasized the report's inaccuracies and confirmed no such approval from RBI. Yes Bank's shares rose 1.25% amidst this news report and the eventual clarification.
Nifty Bank closes lower; strong support placed at 52,000: Experts
Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank and Federal Bank closed in the green while some selling was seen in PNB, IDFC First Bank, Bank of Baroda and AU Small Finance Bank.
Stocks in news: HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank, IDBI Bank, Dr Reddy's, Lloyds Metals
HDFC Bank advances rose 53% to Rs 24.87 lakh crore. LIC boosted IDFC First Bank's stake to 2.68%. Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma recalled items in the US. PNB's global business grew 10%. Raymond Realty, Poonawalla Fincorp, IDBI, Ujjivan SFB, Lloyds Metals, RBL Bank's deposits rose 18%, and Mahindra Lifespace will redevelop Mumbai societies.
LIC raises stake in IDFC First Bank by 0.2% to 2.68% via private placement
IDFC First Bank has underperformed in the market over the past year, gaining only 3% and declining 8% year-to-date. The stock is currently trading 24% below its 52-week high of Rs 100.74.
New credit card rules: HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, other banks customers cannot make credit card bill payments using PhonePe, Paytm
Credit card bill payment rules: As of July 1, customers with credit cards from major banks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank will no longer be able to settle their credit card bills using third-party applications such as PhonePe, Amazon Pay, and Paytm.
ONDC to add banks, fintechs to take credit services to last mile
The homegrown Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) will soon integrate banks such as HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank and Karnataka Bank, alongside fintech companies like Fibe, sources told us. This comes as the network began early pilots for credit disbursal through its platform, by partnering with Tata Group superapp Tata Neu and Paisabazaar.
Spend management startup Dice raises $5 million from Dallas Venture Capital India Fund
Dice, an enterprise spend management startup, has raised $ 5 million in a funding round led by VC firm Dallas Venture Capital. The company will use the fresh capital for its go-to-market initiatives, like strengthening market penetration and customer outreach.
Nifty Bank reclaims 52,500; next resistance is placed at 53,000: Experts
The banking index closed above its crucial resistance level of 52,500, The next big resistance is placed at 53,000, suggested experts. AU Small Finance Bank, ICICI Bank, Bandhan Bank, and HDFC Bank saw buying action, while PNB, SBI, Bank of Baroda and IDFC First Bank saw selling pressure.
Incomplete transmission of policy rates could delay reversal of rate cycle by RBI
RBI faces challenges in rate transmission due to incomplete hikes. Banks show varied transmission rates. Governor Das stresses effective transmission. Rate cuts may come post-October with clearer risk insights.
Nifty Bank climbs Mt 53K; here are important levels to track on Friday
The index hit a record high of 53,180, but pared most of the intraday gains and ended with a loss of 59 points at 52,811. IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among top gainers while selling was seen in IDFC First Bank, Bandhan Bank, AU Small Finance Bank and PNB.
2 top stock recommendations from Rahul Sharma
Now, the way Nifty is heading, we feel that putting a target is anybody's guess. But 24,200, 24,500 is where we are expecting the Nifty to head very fast in the next few trading sessions. So, momentum moves is something that we are looking for.
ITC, Bharti Airtel’s weight may go up in Nifty rejig. $95 million passive inflows expected
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.
FD interest rate of up to 8.05%: Best interest rates on senior citizen FDs maturing in three years
Fixed deposit interest rates: FDs are an good fixed income investment option for senior citizens. In light of this senior citizens can now take advantage of higher interest rates being offered by various private, public and foreign banks. Read here to know more about FD interest rate offered to senior citizens.
Tech View: Nifty likely to trade in a range
Nifty's trajectory remains uncertain, influenced by sector rotation and FIIs' activities. Investors should focus on specific stocks and sectors for trading opportunities to capitalize on market movements.
Nifty Bank rallies nearly 400 points; here are key levels to track on Friday
The bank index witnessed mild profit taking at higher levels. This mirrors the broader trend. The index settled at 51,783. Bandhan Bank, Federal Bank, IDFC First Bank and ICICI Bank contributed majorly to the gains. SBI and IndusInd Bank saw selling pressure.
Private banks further consolidate lending market share
These banks including the banking sector leaders such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank account for a majority share in service sector credit at 51% in FY24. In retail credit, public and private sector banks account for equal share at 49% each.
Bulls take control of Nifty Bank; next target seen at 51,000: Experts
The Nifty Bank rallied for the second day in a row on Tuesday and pushed the index above critical resistance of 50,250. The index closed 438 points higher at 50,440. ICICI Bank, Bandhan Bank, and IDFC First Bank saw buying action with gains of 1-4% respectively while selling was seen in PNB, which closed flat but with a negative bias
No rate cut seen in August either, but enough signs of a shift in stance
The minutes of the meeting will be available on June 21. Varma and Goyal have argued that high interest rates might be hindering potential growth. They have previously debated that a high real interest rate—the difference between the actual interest rate and inflation—could be compromising growth.
No rate cut seen in August either, but enough signs of a shift in stance
In the normal course of events, the rising dissent in the MPC should have led to more joining the camp of rate cut seekers as data turns benign. Inflation may not have come back to the 4% target, but it's not threatening to soar. For the US, it is at 3.4% in April when the target is 2%.
Nifty Bank rallies over 2,000 points to reclaim 49K; deploy buy-on-dips strategy: Experts
The Nifty Bank opened higher and built on gains throughout the trading session. It witnessed a mild profit taking near its intraday high but closed above 49,000. "The Bank Nifty index saw a sharp recovery from its 200-day moving average, closing above its rising trendline and 21-day EMA,” said Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP Securities.
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