Page 5 - Public Sector Banks Psbs

PNB gets board go-ahead to tap market for raising Rs 10,000 crore

The Government of India currently holds 85.59 per cent stake in the bank.

RBI's moratorium helps public sector banks post lower NPAs in Q4

On aggregate basis, gross NPAs of 8 PSBs improve by 132 bps

PSBs lead in disbursing loans to MSMEs under credit guarantee scheme

The bulk of the disbursed amount -about two-third- was contributed by public sector banks.

PSBs disburse Rs 16,031 cr loan to MSMEs under emergency credit scheme

On May 21, the Cabinet had approved additional funding of up to Rs 3 trillion at a concessional rate of 9.25 per cent through ECLGS for the MSME sector

PSBs disburse Rs 8,320 cr loan to MSMEs under emergency credit scheme

On May 21, the Cabinet had approved additional funding of up to Rs 3 trillion at a concessional rate of 9.25 per cent through ECLGS for the MSME sector

PSBs sanction loans worth Rs 10,362 cr under emergency credit scheme

Public sector banks have already sanctioned loans worth Rs 10,361.75 crore under the 100% Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. Out of this, Rs 3,892.78 crore has already been disbursed

Banks bat for package for beleaguered aviation, hospitality, realty sectors

Public sector bank executives said these three sectors have been hit badly in the immediate aftermath of lockdown announced in March 2020

Covid-19 crisis: Slippages may jump to Rs 5.5 trillion, says India Ratings

Credit costs could touch Rs 2.7 trillion

PSBs report sharp rise in deposits thanks to YES Bank, Franklin fiasco

Last financial year saw a series of banks failures starting with Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank and culminated in near collapse of YES Bank, India's 5th-largest private sector bank at its peak

Banks, NBFCs may see some rally after Rs 6 trn relief package by FM

Investors may pause to see the entire scheme of funding, and impact on bonds

Sitharaman gives liquidity boost of Rs 75,000 cr to shadow banks, MFIs

Sitharaman announced a special liquidity scheme of Rs 30,000 crore for NBFCs, housing finance companies (HFCs) and MFIs, which are finding it difficult to raise money from the debt markets.

Public sector banks sanctioned Rs 5.66 trn in loans during March-April: FM

During March-April 2020, PSBs sanctioned loans worth Rs 5.66 lakh cr for more than 41.81 lakh accounts

Covid-19 impact: Banks raise concern over fresh NPAs of Rs 50K crore

The banks are expected to start credit operations from April 20, in a bid to help a staggered restart of the economic activities

April 20 plan: Govt to meet with lenders on revival of economic activity

Action plan will have two phases: one for lockdown period when the economy activities resume, from April 20 to May 3, and the second after the lockdown period is over

No immediate plans to exit Universal Sompo: Padmaja Chunduru of Indian Bank

In a March 31 Q&A, the lender's MD & CEO dwells on its strengths following the amalgamation with Allahabad Bank

Top headlines: Govt to borrow Rs 4.88-trn, PPF to fetch 7.1%, and more

From Centre allowing 100% rebate on PM-CARES fund, top 22 families losing Rs 22 trillion to vegetable markets coming back to life, Business Standard brings you top headlines of the day

Banks face operational hurdles in implementing 90-day loan moratorium

With branches and call centres working with skeletal staff, communicating to customers and documenting the process are key challenges

PSBs stare at tough quarter over coronavirus and higher provisioning

Slimmer chances of recovering Rs 20,000 cr from Bhushan Steel resolution in the near future add to lender's woes

Best of BS Opinion: YES Bank fallout, Data Protection Bill, and more

Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day talk YES Bank's fallout, Data Protection Bill among other issues.

End of uncertainty

More than consolidation, PSBs need real reforms