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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.
Federal Bank shares up 4% after deposits surge 20% YoY
Federal Bank's stock skyrockets to an all-time high of Rs 183.25 in June 2024, driven by impressive growth in customer deposits, credit books, and CASA numbers. The bank's stock performance continues to soar, surpassing exponential moving averages, as per Trendlyne data.
For people's man Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, the challenge is to take high-flying SBI to newer heights
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty's upcoming role as the chairman of State Bank of India follows a period of remarkable growth under Chairman Khara's leadership, marked by a substantial increase in the bank's stock price and improved asset quality.
RBI new FD rule: 10 banks that have revised fixed deposit terms after RBI rule change
The RBI announced a proposal to revise the definition of bulk fixed deposits. As per the proposal, banks' fixed deposits of Rs 3 crore and above will be considered bulk deposits. Earlier, a bank FD of Rs 2 crore and above was considered as a bulk FD.
RBI expresses concern over credit growth, says expansion of above 18% may create risk
Retail lending growth slows in Q4 FY24, while bank lending to NBFCs moderates. The share of bank lending to NBFCs decreases, indicating a shift towards balanced credit practices for financial stability.
IDBI Bank extends special FD deadline, hikes interest rate, adds new fixed deposit tenure
The deadline for the Utsav Callable FD special deposit fixed deposit has been extended from June 30, 2024. Additionally, the bank raised the interest rate on some special FDs by five basis points and introduced additional tenure.
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Jigar Mistry on five sectors where investors can allocate fresh capital
Mutual funds, if you look at the smallcap number of folios, that has gone up 4x in under three years. We have now more smallcap folios than midcap or largecap number of folios.
Retail investors play with a time bomb but RBI and Sebi are watching
Futures and options (F&O) trading involves contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset, such as stocks and commodities. Futures contracts obligate the buyer and seller to transact at a predetermined future date and price, while options give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell the asset at a set price within a specific period.
Consolidation phase to continue for banks; SBI, HDFC remain preferred picks: InCred Equities
The domestic brokerage firm also stated that the bank managements are already adopting various means including driving staff KRAs and incentivizing employees towards higher deposit augmentation and the recent branch expansion of most banks in semi-urban/rural areas will drive the CASA deposits momentum
Banks, NBFCs well placed to seize opportunity from India's strong economic prospects: ICRA
Loan growth is expected to moderate over the next year as banks seek to align their loan growth in line with deposits, as deposits are not growing as fast as loans. Loan growth will reduce to 12% -14%, from 16% last year.
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.
FD interest rate up to 9.1%: 9 banks have revised fixed deposit terms, rates after new RBI rule
FD interest rates in June: The RBI announced the proposal to revise the definition of bulk fixed deposits. Here is a list of banks that have revised the date and updated their retail deposits from Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore.
HDFC Bank raises FD rates by 20bps
HDFC Bank increased fixed deposit rates for retail deposits by 20 basis points across multiple tenors starting June 10, offering rates such as 7.25% for 18 months to less than 21 months, 7.10% for 15 to 18 months, and 6.60% for one year to 15 months.
Deposits lag credit growth as savers look for higher returns elsewhere
Deposit growth had fallen from a peak of 18% in fiscal ended March 2020 to 10% in March 2022 as savers looked for better returns after a sharp fall in deposit rates due to the extraordinary interest rate cuts by RBI post-Covid. Though subsequent rate hikes have improved deposit growth, it is still low at 14% compared to its peak.
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.
Banks warned, again: Rebalance high credit-deposit growth gap
RBI warns banks about high credit-deposit ratio, urges balance in assets and liabilities without specifying an ideal ratio. CD ratio at 80%, near decade high, reflects slower deposit growth compared to credit growth.
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.
FD interest rates increased by 80 bps on this tenure; check Indian Bank’s latest fixed deposit rates
Indian Bank has revised its fixed deposit interest rates for amounts below Rs 2 crore. The new rates are effective from June 3, 2024.
Earn up to 7.95% FD interest rate: Bank of India launches new special fixed deposit with higher interest rate
Bank of India has revised fixed deposit interest rates for amounts below Rs 2 crore and it has introduced new special fixed deposit with higher returns. The revised rates are effective from June 1, 2024.
IDFC First Bank to raise Rs 3,200 cr via preferential issue to LIC, others
IDFC First Bank will allot around 39.68 crore shares to some of India's biggest institutional investors, including LIC, HDFC Life, ABSL Insurance, Bajaj Allianz Life, ICICI Lombard, and SBI General Insurance.
What is the latest SBI Sarvottam FD interest rate for May 2024, after State Bank of India hiked FD rates
SBI Sarvottam term deposits were launched last year. Depositors will receive higher interest rates than conventional fixed deposits under this FD scheme.
FD interest rate up to 9.1% in May 2024: These 7 banks have revised fixed deposit rates in May
Many banks have revised their fixed deposit interest rate in the month of May. These banks include SBI, DCB Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, City Union Bank, RBL, Capital Bank Small Finance Bank.
Latest SBI FD interest rates: State Bank of India hikes fixed deposit rates by up to 75 bps
SBI FD interest rates: The State Bank of India (SBI) has increased the interest rates for fixed deposits on retail and bulk deposits for specific time periods. The bank has raised the fixed deposit interest rates by 75 basis points (bps) for certain durations.
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Q4 Results: Net profit soars 56% YoY to Rs 61 crore
The bank's net interest margin for the quarter was 10.1% against 10.4% in the same quarter last year, although it rose sequentially from 9.8%. Operating profit was 25.5% higher at Rs 128 crore against Rs 102 crore. Provisions and contingencies were a ltad lower at Rs 48 crore against Rs 51.5 crore.
PNB Q4 results: Net profit surges 160% YoY to Rs 3,010 crore; NII rises 9%
Public sector lender Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Thursday reported a 160% year-on-year (YoY) surge in Q4 net profit at Rs 3,010 crore, while the net interest income (NII) rose to Rs 10,363 crore in the quarter, rising 9% YoY.
Federal Bank reports 20% growth in gross advances
Federal Bank, a private sector bank, reported a 20% year-on-year growth in gross advances, reaching Rs 2.13 lakh crore by March 31, 2024, compared to Rs 1.77 lakh crore a year earlier. The bank's retail credit book expanded by 25%, while the wholesale credit book grew by 15%, resulting in a retail loan to wholesale loan ratio of 56:44. Additionally, the bank's total deposits increased by 18% to Rs 2.53 lakh crore from Rs 2.13 lakh crore as of March 31, 2023.
Banks turn to bulk deposits to meet credit demand on tepid retail FDs
In a report released on Monday, Nomura analysts pointed out that in February 2024, the monthly issuance of CDs for the banking system at ₹1.3 lakh crore was at a five-year high. "While CDs are a very small part of system deposits (2% of system deposits as of February 2024), the sharp rise in issuance is indicative of a continued resource crunch faced by banks.
Fixed Income: The last bastion of finance to be conquered by retail investors
Thanks to advancements in technology, improvements in the standard of living, a surge in disposable income, and a general upswing in interest, financial awareness has become a prevalent topic of discussion recently.
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