RBI DATA
Incremental credit slows down until mid-June
Incremental loans increased Rs 2.79 lakh crore or 1.7 % this fiscal year up to June 14 compared to Rs 3.48 lakh crore or 2.5 percent a year ago reflecting a slowdown in credit demand for investments as well as working capital needs- and indicator of level of economic activity.
RBI cancels licence of Karnataka-based Shimsha Sahakara Bank Niyamitha
The RBI has cancelled the licence of Shimsha Sahakara Bank in Karnataka due to financial troubles. Depositors can claim up to Rs 5 lakh from DICGC. The bank's closure is deemed necessary to protect depositor interests.
India's forex reserves dip by $1.71 bn to $652 bn
India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $1.71 billion to reach $652 billion as of June 28, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The previous week had seen an increase in reserves by $816 million to $653.7 billion as of June 21.
RBI cancels licence of Varanasi-based Banaras Merchantile Co-op Bank
RBI cancels Banaras Merchantile Co-operative Bank's license citing financial instability. Depositors to receive up to Rs 5 lakh from DICGC. Bank lacks capital and earning prospects, leading to liquidation.
Banks in a bind over Trai mandate on digital consent
Banks are grappling with new regulations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) requiring digital consent for commercial communication. This has prompted lenders to seek government clarity on whether consent is needed for sharing transaction details, as per Reserve Bank of India guidelines. The move aims to combat cyber fraud, with banks also requesting special prefixes for customer calls following last month's finance ministry directive.
Tight liquidity forces banks to tap debt markets, shell out more
"To a certain extent, the year-on-year rise in the bank borrowing numbers is a reflection of the merger between HDFC and HDFC Bank. But apart from that, it is clearly a reflection of the tightness in the liquidity and that was, to a certain extent, exacerbated in the month of May because government spending was restricted during the Union election," said Soumyajit Niyogi, director at India Ratings & Research.
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Banks told to stay vigilant amid intel on cyberattack threat
Apart from continuously checking network activities and server logs to detect malicious intrusions, banks will have to monitor critical payment systems such as SWIFT (the messaging system to confirm cross-border fund transfers), card network (which facilitates card payments), the online local fund transfer frameworks RTGS, NEFT and UPI, the real-time payment system.
Rates on fresh loans and deposit moderate sequentially in May
In May 2024, the Reserve Bank of India reported a marginal decline in weighted average lending rates on fresh loans and deposits by 16 and one basis points, respectively. The WALR on fresh rupee loans fell to 9.39%, while the WADTDR on fresh term deposits dropped to 6.47%.
Retail loans moderate for the 10th straight month
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.
RBI cautions against surge in private credit between corporates and non-banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warns of systemic risks from the rapid growth of private credit, which has quadrupled in the past decade, especially due to its opacity and interconnectedness with banks and non-banks. The RBI highlights potential vulnerabilities in this segment, including the risk of sharp losses during a credit cycle downturn and challenges posed by complex structures and liquidity risks.
Fintech lenders have high delinquency levels in small value loans says RBI
The RBI has highlighted concerns over consumer loans, noting that over half of borrowers have three or more loans simultaneously. The Financial Stability Report flags high delinquency rates, especially among personal loans under ₹50,000 and loans from fintech lenders. Despite overall improvements in credit quality, stress in retail loans remains significant, particularly for private sector banks.
Amid outflow fears, RBI reviews LCR by carrying out special audits with banks
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India conducted special audits with banks to verify their holdings of eligible securities for maintaining the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR). This action coincides with the central bank's apprehension regarding potential sudden withdrawals via digital banking channels. Introduced post the 2008 global financial crisis, LCR mandates banks to retain specified amounts of government bonds that can be quickly sold to manage a theoretical 30-day stress period featuring significant cash outflows.
RBI urges banks to address credit gaps for underserved sectors
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.
Kotak Mahindra Bank to add up to 200 branches in FY25
Kotak Mahindra Bank plans to open 175-200 new branches in FY 2024-25, following a ban by the RBI on acquiring new digital customers due to IT deficiencies. This expansion aims to boost customer acquisition through physical branches while the bank strengthens its IT systems to comply with regulatory standards.
Former RBI DG Mundra asks regulators to 'introspect' after recent instances of unease, rulings
Former RBI Deputy Governor S S Mundra called for introspection among financial regulators at an Assocham event, citing instances of proposals causing unease in the industry.
India’s forex reserves dip $2.9 bn to come off all-time record high
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a notable decrease of $2.92 billion to reach $652.9 billion as of June 14, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India. This followed a significant increase of $24.3 billion in the previous week, pushing reserves to a record high of $655.8 billion as of June 7.
RBI cancels licence of Mumbai-based The City Co-operative Bank
The Reserve Bank cancelled The City Co-operative Bank's licence in Maharashtra for insufficient capital and earning prospects. The bank will be wound up, and a liquidator appointed. Depositors can claim up to Rs 5 lakh from DICGC. 87% of depositors are eligible for full deposit insurance claim.
Travel dominates forex spending abroad: RBI data
Outward remittances from India under the liberalised remittance scheme fell by 2% year on year. Travel was the largest chunk of foreign currency outflows in April, with maintenance of close relatives being the second largest reason for remittances. Indians spent $31.7 billion overseas under the LRS in the fiscal ended March 2024.
DICGC lags global peers in processing claims: Michael Patra
DICGC takes about a month or more to reimburse deposits when a bank collapses, while the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) is moving towards reimbursement within seven days from 14 days now, Patra said in his keynote speech at the IADI executive committee meeting in Rome.
RBI cancels licence of Purvanchal Co-op Bank, Ghazipur
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revoked the licence of Purvanchal Co-operative Bank in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, citing insufficient capital and earnings prospects. The bank will be liquidated, with depositors entitled to claims up to Rs 5 lakh from DICGC. Currently, 99.51% of depositors are eligible for full refunds. As of May 30, 2024, DICGC has disbursed Rs 12.63 crore to depositors who agreed to the claim settlement.
RBI suffers system failure in automated system for banks’ liquidity management
The Reserve Bank of India faced a technical glitch in the ASISO facility, impacting funds visibility. Daily money market operations data publication was delayed. RBI is working to reconcile banks' outstanding lending or borrowing, ensuring SDF and MSF bids are managed effectively.
Banks ask RBI to ease liquidity rule to keep credit taps open
Indian banks are urging the industry regulator to relax the current liquidity coverage requirements. They believe easing these mandates will free up more funds for lending.
Inadequate tech at banks to blame for UPI downtimes
RBI governor Shaktinata Das mentioned that downtime in the UPI payment system is primarily due to weak technology on the banks' side rather than issues from NPCI. The volume of UPI transactions per day exceeds 450 million, with several instances of downtime reported in May 2024. The central bank has been working to reduce downtime instances to less than 1%.
RBI MPC meeting: India’s FY25 GDP forecast raised to 7.2% from 7%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the FY25 real GDP growth forecast to 7.2% from 7% due to improved rural and urban demand, bolstered by monsoon predictions. The Monetary Policy Committee kept the benchmark rate at 6.25%, noting domestic economic resilience. India's FY24 GDP growth accelerated to 8.2%, driven by a sharp decline in the GDP deflator.
RBI rectifies reporting errors in banks' CRR maintenance data
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rectified issues with banks' cash reserve requirement (CRR) after instances of shortfalls in average fortnightly balances. The CRR, currently at 4.50% of net demand and time liabilities, is a key regulatory measure by the RBI. Banks must maintain this reserve with the RBI, impacting monetary policy and liquidity. Data showed multiple instances of banks falling short of the CRR, prompting RBI to address reporting discrepancies.
Beyond elections, track these 6 factors also to understand Nifty movement this week
Investors would react to not just the exit poll predictions but also India's Q4 GDP numbers which, at 7.8%, was much higher than the Street estimates. Global markets will likely react to the outcome of the PCE data in the US, the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation.
Banking frauds triple in the past fiscal year: RBI data
The amount involved due to fraud in public banks was Rs. 10,507 crores, while private banks incurred losses of Rs. 3,107 crores. The number of frauds due to card and internet transactions shot up more than four times, with 29,000 cases being detected in FY24.
RBI going Hi-tech in regulation, risk management
The Reserve Bank of India is on a drive to raise the use of technology in key areas like supervision and risk management but flagged the downside risks and how widespread the challenges could be in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
RBI warns NBFCs a mode they use for giving loans may bring grief
Bank Loans: The Reserve Bank of India has issued a caution to non-bank finance companies, advising them against becoming overly reliant on algorithm-based credit models. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J flagged the importance of maintaining a balanced approach in credit assessment, highlighting potential risks associated with over-reliance on historical data and algorithms.
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