One reason for this shift in trend could be that banks faced challenges in managing this asset class, especially after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdowns
Indian private and PSU banks have raised around Rs 30,000 cr through two-month to one-year CDs in the two weeks to Aug. 19, sharply higher than the roughly Rs 5,000 cr in the previous two weeks
CRISIL, in a statement, said the capital position has been supported by regular fund infusion and expectation of strong support from the majority stakeholder, the government
Some large private banks, unlike mid-sized banks, were allowed to participate in the government's businesses even after the RBI restricted the private lenders' participation in 2012
The Finance Ministry said banks have sanctioned over Rs 1 trillion concessional loans to Kisan Credit Card (KCC) holders to help farmers meet financial requirements during the COVID-19 crisis.