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RBI tells banks to find ways to bridge the gap between credit and deposit growth
The meeting addressed various banking challenges including credit-deposit ratio, cybersecurity, and digital frauds. Governor Das emphasized the need for robust cybersecurity controls and customer awareness initiatives to curb digital frauds.
YES Bank Q1 Update: Advances rise 15% YoY to Rs 2.29 lakh cr, deposits grow 21%
The bank's credit-to-deposit ratio for the first quarter was 86.4%, down from 91.3% in the same quarter last year. During the April-June 2024 period, the liquidity coverage ratio improved to 137.8%.
FD interest rates above 9%; use this strategy to maximise returns from fixed deposits
Maximising returns from FDs: When you use a fixed deposit ladder, you don't need to predict interest rate changes to find the best time to book your FD. Instead, you should book according to your ladder requirements. This way, the impact of interest rate changes is spread out because some FDs may be booked at lower rates while others may be booked at higher rates.
Interest certificate for filing ITR: How to download interest certificate from SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, Axis Bank
Interest certificate for filing ITR: Here is how to download interest certificates from top banks such as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Deposit rates peak; to move downwards in medium term: SBI Chairman
The country's largest lender also said the RBI may start easing the interest rate cycle from the third quarter of the current financial year. Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left its key interest rates unchanged for the eighth time in a row, keeping the focus on inflation amid robust economic growth.
Up to 7.75% FD interest rate: HDFC Bank revises fixed deposit interest rates
Latest HDFC Bank FD rates: After the State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank has revised fixed deposit tenures and interest rates for deposits below Rs 2 crore. The new rates are effective June 10, 2024.
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Banks's CD ratio dips 50 bps since March
The Credit to Deposit (CD) ratio of commercial banks fell by 50 basis points since March, signaling a potential slowdown in credit growth due to slower deposit growth. As the RBI maintains current rates, deposit rates are unlikely to rise, possibly pressuring loan growth despite expected capex spending boosts. The CD ratio, considering the HDFC merger, dropped from 80.27% in late March to 79.79% by May 17.
High FD interest rates may not last long despite RBI status quo; is this the last window to book fixed deposits at higher rates?
FD Interest Rates: RBI in its MPC meeting on June 7 kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. This marks the eighth consecutive MPC with status quo, benefiting fixed deposit investors with high rates. However, going forward the interest rate cycle to reverse. The potential for a rate cut later in the year is anticipated.
Home loan borrowers may have to wait longer for lower EMIs but a rate cut likely this year; how to make the most of it
Home Loan Interest Rates: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%, prolonging the wait for home loan borrowers seeking relief from high interest rates and increased EMIs. Despite the current pause in repo rate the possibility of a rate reduction this year is still there.
Credit-to-deposit ratio of banks falls 50 bps since March as deposit growth slows
The credit-to-deposit ratio (CD ratio) of commercial banks has decreased by 50 bps since March, indicating a slowdown in credit growth due to slower deposit growth. Despite expectations of stable rates and stagnant deposit rates, there may be further pressure on loan growth. The latest data from the Reserve Bank of India shows a decline in the CD ratio, suggesting that banks are lending less in proportion to the deposits they collect.
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Will this bank continue to offer 9.2% interest on fixed deposit post-merger? Know what changes for FD investors
Interest rates on small finance bank FDs had gone up and small finance banks (SFBs) were offering 9% to 9.5%. Earlier, Fincare Small Finance Bank used to offer 9.21% to senior citizens on FDs maturing in 750 days. Now Fincare SFB merged with AU Small Finance Bank, effective from April 1. Now, customers should be aware of what will happen to the FDs they had opened in Fincare SFB before the merger? Will they be eligible for the deposit insurance protection of up to Rs 5 lakh, including principal and interest? Will the IFSC codes change after the merger?
Growth to come from MSME, affordable housing: Rajesh Sharma, Capri Global
Even the current risk rate have been increased, cost of fund is going up. The NBFC is only one option to pass on that cost to the customer
This MF category is safer than other equity-oriented peers, offers better return than FDs
Equity Savings Funds (ESF) offer safer investment opportunities with potential for higher returns than Fixed Deposits (FDs). They invest in multiple asset classes, including equity, debt, and arbitrage opportunities, providing tax efficiency. ESFs also exploit price differentials in various markets for consistent returns.
Debt mutual funds vs bank FDs: Where to invest for higher returns?
Debt mutual funds outperformed fixed deposits, emphasizing the importance of considering risk profile and investment goals. The strategy involves focusing on short-term funds and excluding target maturity funds.
Bandhan Bank Q4 Results: Net profit slumps 93% YoY to Rs 55 crore
Sharply higher provisioning dragged Bandhan Bank's March quarter net profit down by 93% at Rs 55 crore against Rs 808 crore in the year-ago period.
Two debt mutual funds deliver over 7% return in one year. Should you break your bank FD?
Liquid and money market funds have outperformed the one-year fixed deposit rate of 6.8%. Liquid funds yielded 7.13% returns, while money market funds delivered 7.15% over the past year.
Bank liable for wrong done by its employees: SC orders bank to compensate man
Supreme Court holds District Cooperative Bank liable for employee actions, orders compensation of Rs 25,000 to a man after three decades. Bank failed to release fixed deposit receipts worth Rs 1,60,000 in Varanasi. Petitioner awarded refund with interest and damages by district consumer forum in 1997. Apex court overturns NCDRC's ruling, emphasizing bank's vicarious liability for employee conduct.
What are Gen Z’s top 3 rules for investing & what are the red flags? Pranjal Kamra explains
Pranjal Kamra warns against accumulating personal loans and credit cards, emphasizing the importance of understanding asset classes, maintaining risk control, and being debt-free to avoid financial pitfalls. Kamra also says that for a beginner, it is virtually impossible to make money in categories like crypto and F&O. Either they border on gambling or they are such complex investment instruments by nature that it is not designed for a retail investor
Up to 9% interest rate: Corporate FDs vs bank fixed deposits; Which offers higher interest rate?
What is a corporate FD: Similar to bank fixed deposits, corporate FDs provide interest earnings and offer flexibility in choosing the investment amount and duration. Fixed Deposits serve as a popular choice for long-term investments, particularly for older investors aiming for a secure retirement. The tenure period plays a crucial role in determining when investors will receive returns before maturity. In corporate fixed deposits, the tenure typically ranges from six months to 5 years, offering a shorter duration compared to bank fixed deposits.
RBI MPC announcements today: FD investors likely to get more time to book fixed deposits at current high rates; all eyes are on RBI
RBI MPC announcements on April 5, 2024: Fixed Deposit (FD) investors will keenly watch the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the new financial year, scheduled today. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will unveil the MPC's decisions on interest rates on Friday, April 5, 2024. The repo rate, the benchmark interest rate set by the RBI, serves as a key determinant of FD interest rates. RBI monetary policy announcement is crucial for FD investors seeking clarity on the future trajectory of interest rates. How FD interest rates are likely to change in the next few months and how FD investors can make the most of this scenario
6 Daniel Kahneman principles to follow to avoid losing money
Daniel Kahneman, who passed away on 27 March at the age of 90, told us that our ability to make good decisions is not as easy as it appears. We rely too much on intuition for decisions that need deep and analytical thinking. Here are the six mistakes Kahneman points out that can help investors avoid big money losses.
Why RBI's disproportionate action against fintechs may be bad for business and investor sentiment?
In a situation where financial liabilities of citizens have grown from 3.8% to 5.8% of GDP between 2021 and 2023, is it not reasonable to expect that regulatory and supervisory actions are taken in a 'calibrated' fashion, keeping an eye on customers credit needs and financial convenience? In an age when gov and corporations promote light-touch digital solutions as a universal panacea, should regulatory boundaries remain static and stifle new lending models?
More than two-thirds of banks see erosion in their low-cost deposits as customers chase higher yields
Some sectors like infrastructure, iron & steel and food processing are witnessing growth in long term credit demands. Major infrastructure development plans have been in place by the Government to facilitate quick capital spending with a strong multiplier effect and this is likely to spur demand for infrastructure financing, said the report. Bad loans on the other hand continue to show a positive trend as asset qualities improve. Bad loans showed a new decadal low to 3.2% as of September 2023, from 3.9% in March 23.
SBI vs Bank of Baroda green fixed deposits (FDs): Which is offering higher interest rate? Check details
State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda are the banks to launch green FDs. Let us compare the green FDs from SBI and Bank of Baroda.
ED freezes over Rs 120-cr bank deposits in probe against Chinese-controlled gambling, loan apps
The searches were carried out on February 23-24 against a company named NIUM India Pvt Ltd and its directors based in Mumbai, Xoduz Solution Pvt Ltd, Vikrah Trading Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Tyrannus Technology Pvt Ltd, Future Vision Media Solutions Pvt Ltd, Aprikiwi Solution Pvt Ltd. in Chennai and Raphael James Rozario at Kochi.
More savers ditch bank deposits to flirt with equity
Indian banks face challenges as urban savers shift to Dalal Street instruments like mutual funds and stocks, causing a decline in low-cost current and savings account (CASA) deposits. Private sector banks are particularly affected, while public sector banks also face difficulties in attracting deposits from corporate and government accounts.
FD, gold, mutual fund, stocks, real estate — where are working women investing? Check here
1 in 2 women makes her own financial decisions and kids’ education remains a top goal, shows a recent survey by DBS Bank India.
Premature withdrawal of bank fixed deposit or a loan against FD? How to decide
Premature withdrawal of bank FD or loan against FD: It may not always be a prudent idea to break off years of savings especially when the money is locked in at an attractive rate and liquidation is likely to result in a significant loss. How to decide when to withdraw your deposit and when to take a loan against it? ET Wealth online explains
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