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12 PSBs report 50% jump in combined Q2 net profit at Rs 25,685 crore: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government's efforts to reduce bad loans are yielding result with 12 public sector banks reporting a 50 per cent jump in combined net profit at Rs 25,685 crore in the second quarter ended September. In the first half of FY23, the cumulative net profit of all public sector banks (PSBs) increased by 32 per cent to Rs 40,991 crore. During the second quarter, the SBI reported the highest-ever profit of Rs 13,265 crore. On year-on-year basis, this was 74 per cent higher than the same quarter a year ago. "The continuous efforts of our govt for reducing the NPAs and further strengthening the health of PSBs are now showing tangible results. All 12 PSBs declared net profit of Rs 25,685 cr in Q2FY23 & total Rs 40,991 cr in H1FY23, up by 50% & 31.6%, respectively (y-o-y)," Sitharaman said in a tweet. She further said Canara Bank reports an 89 per cent jump in profit to Rs 2,525 crore as compared to second quarter of the previous ...

SBI's Q2 net rises 74% to Rs 13,265 crore on improved interest margins

The lender's net interest income improved 12.83 per cent YoY to Rs 35,183 crore for Q2FY23, against Rs 31,184 crore last year

Bank of Baroda's Q2 net jumps 58.7% aided by rise in NII, dip in provisions

Provisions of the lender declined 41 per cent YoY to Rs 1,628 crore in Q2FY23.

ESMA-Indian regulators logjam: European banks' loss may aid US peers

Foreign investors may switch to custodians backed by American banks for India exposure

McKinsey lists 10 steps to decarbonise India while pursuing economic growth

India emits a net 2.9 gigatons of carbon-dioxide equivalent every year, third-largest globally, as of 2019, according to a report recently released by McKinsey Sustainability

In call with bankers, Musk pledges to close Twitter deal by Friday

Elon Musk pledged to close the acquisition of Twitter Inc. by Friday in a video conference call with bankers helping fund the deal

After a good ride, tide turns for low-cost CASA in September quarter

The share of CASA saw a slight rise to 56.27 per cent in September 2022 from 56.08 per cent in June 2022 and 53.91 per cent a year ago

Life insurers' retail protection biz down YoY, seen stabilising going ahead

Max Life bucks trend with 11% YoY growth in retail protection APE in Q2

The toughest challenge before bank HR

Employees across segments, including those involved in specialised jobs such as technology, compliance and risk management, have started leaving the bank fold in hordes

Karur Vysya Bank net profit up 52% at Rs 250 cr in Q2, deposits grow

NPA declines to Rs 2,457 crore, compared to Rs 3,972 crore a year ago

IDBI Bank net profit jumps 46% to Rs 828.09 crore in Sept quarter

Profits would have been higher if not for aggressive provisioning: IDBI Bank CEO

Canara, UBI, Central Bank see 2-digit rise in net due to higher NII growth

NII of the lender grew 18.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 7,434 crore

Why this is not the time to take on very long-term fixed deposit investment

For periods longer than 3 years, it is a good idea to explore debt mutual funds that offer indexation benefits and lower the tax outgo

PM Modi to launch 75 digital banking units across 75 districts today

With an objective to boost financial inclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) today via video conferencing.Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech for 2022-23 had announced the setting up of 75 DBUs in 75 districts of the country to commemorate the 75 years of independence of the country.The DBUs are being set up to ensure that the benefits of digital banking reach every nook and corner of the country and cover all states and union territories.Eleven public sector banks, 12 private sector banks and one small finance bank are participating in the endeavour.According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), DBUs will be brick-and-mortar outlets which will provide a variety of digital banking facilities to people such as the opening of savings accounts, balance-check, printing passbooks, transfer of funds, investment in fixed deposits, loan applications, stop-payment instructions for cheques issued, applications for credit and ...

PM Modi to inaugurate 75 digital banking units including 2 in J-K on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate two digital banking units of Jammu and Kashmir Bank to the nation on Sunday via video conferencing, officials said. To deepen financial inclusion, the prime minister on Sunday will inaugurate 75 digital banking units (DBUs) of different banks across the country of which two are of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, they said. Modi will also address the nation on the occasion. Of the two, one is the SSI branch at Lal Chowk in Srinagar and the other is the Channi Rama branch in Jammu. As part of the Union budget 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced the setting up of the 75 DBUs in as many districts of the country to commemorate 75 years of India's Independence. The DBUs are being set up to ensure that the benefits of digital banking reach every nook and corner of the country. Eleven banks in the public sector, 12 in the private sector and one Small Finance Bank are participating in the endeavour. DBUs will provide a variety of ..

Federal Bank posts highest-ever quarterly profit; up 53% over last year

NII up 19.1% to Rs 1,762 crore, other income rises 24% to Rs 610 crore

RBI norms on unhedged Fx exposure unlikely to impact banks much

In June, the RBI had said that of the outstanding ECBs of $180 billion, 44 per cent was unhedged

RBI asks banks to set aside capital, provisions for unhedged FX exposure

Move comes amid sharp depreciation in rupee; says losses incurred by entities with such exposure could affect health of banking system

RBI tightens disclosure norms on divergence in NPAs, provisions

Also makes them applicable to UCBs

RBI cancels licence of The Seva Vikas Co-op Bank amid inadequate capital

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday said it has cancelled the licence of Pune-based The Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank Ltd as the lender does not have adequate capital and earning prospects. The bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on October 10, the RBI said in a statement. As per the data submitted by the bank, it said about 99 per cent of the depositors are entitled to receive full amount of their deposits from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). As on September 14, DICGC paid Rs 152.36 crore of the total insured deposits. "The bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects," the RBI said. It also noted that the bank with its present financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full. The Seva Vikas Co-operative Bank is prohibited from conducting the business of banking which includes, among other things, acceptance of deposits and repayment of deposits with immediate effect,