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Global banks are the biggest bulls in India’s bond market
Foreign banks have become the largest investors in India's sovereign bond market, purchasing over $6 billion of debt since June. The optimistic outlook on India's economy, reinforced by election results and potential rate cuts, has led to increased inflows from global banks like Deutsche Bank and HSBC.
On this season of corporate earnings, Nifty50 companies likely to give solid show
Nifty 50 cos expect double-digit June revenue, profit growth, with net profit up 26.4% and 20.6% operating margins. Noted sectors' improvements, geopolitical concerns, Maruti Suzuki's volume growth, credit growth issues, moderate inflation effects, and rural consumption. Analysts predict 13% and 17% EPS growth in FY25 and FY26.
Paytm Bank, auditor lock horns over business viability
Paytm Payments Bank faces audit qualification disputes over viability, seeking RBI intervention. Compliance issues led to operational restrictions, prompting directions to transfer businesses. KYC guideline non-compliance has halted income generation and eroded net worth.
RBI penalizes PNB, four other banks for regulatory non-compliance in first week of July
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has penalized five banks, including Punjab National Bank (PNB), for non-compliance with RBI directions. PNB became the fifth bank to be penalized, with a penalty of Rs 1.31 crore. The penalty was imposed for non-compliance with RBI directions regarding 'Loans and Advances: Statutory and Other Restrictions' and the 'Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016'.
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.
India executes first Rs 1 crore pulses export to Myanmar under Rupee-Kyat trade settlement mechanism
The first transaction of over Rs 1 crore pulses export from India to Myanmar under the Rupee-Kyat trade settlement mechanism was successfully completed. The transaction aims to boost bilateral trade and promote the use of local currencies. The Central Bank of Myanmar released guidelines for payment procedures and the Indian mission organising awareness events to encourage businesses to benefit from the mechanism.
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ESAF Small Finance Bank creates micro banking vertical with 5,200 staff
ESAF Small Finance Bank has absorbed 5,200 employees from ESAF Swasraya Multi-State Agro Co-operative Society Ltd (ESMACO) as part of a strategic business restructuring. The bank will now directly manage the microloan portfolio, which was previously managed by ESMACO through banking outlets. The micro banking vertical will primarily serve the needs of the rural population through micro-loans, agriculture loans, vehicle loans, and home loans.
NARCL receives four bids for debt takeover of Sion Panvel Tollways in Mumbai
National Asset Reconstruction Co (NARCL) has received four expressions of interest for a second round of bidding to take over the debt of Sion Panvel Tollways linking Mumbai and Pune. The initial three bids were rejected for being undervalued. NARCL aims to recover bad debt and has acquired 18 stressed accounts worth Rs 92,510 crore. Bidders have until July 18 to submit new proposals. BoB Capital Markets is advising creditors on the sale.
JPMorgan India bank CEO Singh quits before end of term
Prabdev Singh, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Bank in India, has stepped down prematurely from his three-year term. Pranav Chawda, currently heading commercial banking, will expand his role to lead India Corporate Banking. Singh, known as PD, joined JPMorgan in 2010 after a decade at HSBC. JPMorgan has operated in India since 1922, with four branches nationwide.
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.
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.
FOMC, FII action among 10 factors to dictate D-Street mood this week
The Nifty index closed the week with a 3.6% increase amidst two significant occurrences: the highly anticipated election results and the monetary policy decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). As trading resumes on Monday, a range of significant domestic and international events scheduled throughout the holiday-shortened week are expected to influence market movements.
Flexible approach in managing liquidity to help money market rates
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the central bank's commitment to maintaining money market rates and borrowing costs through flexible liquidity management. The RBI will use various operations to manage liquidity, responding to foreign investment flows impacting Indian bond markets. Analysts predict significant foreign flows following inclusion in JPMorgan's bond index, potentially affecting rupee liquidity. Das highlighted the RBI's ability to handle liquidity impact and swiftly respond to banking system liquidity fluctuations.
Yield on SP Co's ₹14,300cr NCDs Surges
Goswami Infratech's NCDs yield surged to 22% due to SP Group's debt raise, linked to SIPL's interest rate, triggering early redemption event, approved for extension until Sept 2024.
RBI penalties up 88% in 3 yrs; KYC, AML top list
The number of penalties imposed by the Reserve Bank of India on financial institutions grew 88% in the past three years with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) topping the list of non-compliances. The central bank collected ₹78.6 crore over the three years after imposing penalties on 261 occasions in 2023 alone, according to RBI reports compiled by Signzy, a fintech firm that manages regulatory compliance for institutions.
Bond vigilantes worry as weak Modi government win fans fiscal populism fear
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's smaller-than-expected poll victory is causing concerns among bond investors about increased populism. The election results shocked traders, leading to a selloff in Indian assets.
RBI approves a Committee of Executives (CoE) in Tamilnad Mercantile Bank as an interim arrangement
RBI approves Committee of Executives in Tamilnad Mercantile Bank as an interim arrangement. CoE comprises S Narayanan, D Ramesh, PR Ashok Kumar. Bank selecting suitable candidates for top post, unclear why Krishnan's successor not selected after 8 months. TMB had only one whole time director.
FPI buying of debt via voluntary retention route gathers pace
Foreign holdings in India's debt market have surged, with FPI investment in the voluntary long-term route hitting $508 million in May. Recent deals by companies like Vedanta and Nirma have contributed to the rise, with market players expecting further activity as Indian sovereign debt joins a JP Morgan index.
RBI to allow opening of rupee account outside India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed the opening of rupee accounts outside India as part of its strategic action plan to internationalise the domestic currency. The RBI has finalised a strategic action plan for 2024-25, focusing on liberalising the external commercial borrowing framework and 'Go-live' for phase I of the software platform for ECBs and trade credits reporting and approval (SPECTRA) project.
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?
EV ride-hailer BluSmart seeks $300 million to expand car fleet
BluSmart, India’s top electric cab operator, aims to raise $300 million to expand its fleet with cars from top manufacturers, targeting major cities for premium service. The company focuses on electrification and sustainability efforts in India, with plans to double revenue by 2025.
Hyundai adds more banks for possible record D-Street IPO
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. plans to file for an IPO in June, International Financing Review reported earlier Monday, when it also said Kotak and Morgan Stanley were joining the syndicate, citing unnamed people with knowledge of the situation. IFR said the listing could raise as much as $3 billion.
Rupee gains by most in 5 months on stocks, RBI dividend
The rupee rose as much as 0.3% to 83.03 against the dollar on Friday, the most since December 15, as markets reopened after being shut on Thursday.
India’s index-eligible bonds set for best performance in a year
Indian government bonds set for inclusion in JPMorgan Chase & Co. index demonstrate strong performance with foreign inflows surging post record central bank payout. Analysts view IGBs as attractive despite yield drops, suggesting potential in swaps.
Varun Beverages shares surge over 5% post Q1 results. Should you buy, sell or hold?
Varun Beverages' (VBL) shares surged 5.5% on BSE, hitting Rs 1,558.45, following a 25% YoY increase in March quarter PAT to Rs 548 crore. Q1 revenue reached Rs 4,398 crore.
Indian government bonds outperform corporates on index boost
Fixed income in the world’s most populous country is in demand ahead of its addition into JPMorgan’s emerging markets debt gauge in late June. The accession is expected to attract tens of billions of dollars of inflows into a market historically shielded from foreigners.
RBI imposes Rs 60.3 lakh penalty on five co-operative banks
RBI imposed penalties totaling Rs 60.3 lakh on five co-operative banks for regulatory violations. Penalties include fines for non-compliance with specific directions. Monetary penalties are based on regulatory compliance issues, not transaction validity.
RBI imposes restrictions on Pratapgarh-based National Urban Co-op Bank
The RBI on Monday imposed several restrictions on National Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh), including capping withdrawal at Rs 10,000 for customers, in the wake of the lender's deteriorating financial situation. The eligible depositors will be entitled to receive a deposit insurance claim amount of his/her deposits up to Rs 5 lakh only from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).
Another bank in crisis: RBI stops customers from withdrawing money; what are your rights as depositors if your bank fails?
What happens to your money if a bank fails in India? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed restrictions on Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank amid its worsening financial health. The most significant restriction? A freeze on customer withdrawals. The RBI has previously imposed similar curbs on troubled lenders like PMC Bank. But what recourse do depositors have when their bank hits a rough patch? And what should customers of Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank do now? ET Wealth Online answers these critical questions.
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