Bajaj Finance lowers deposit rates on certain tenures
It also lowered rates more on long-tenure deposits, perhaps indicating both the receivable time-lines of Bajaj Finance’s assets and stiffer competition for shorter-tenure commitments in a falling rate cycle. This is the second such reduction by Bajaj Finance.
RBI moots 15% cap on banks, NBFCs’ investments in AIFs
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed new guidelines capping regulated entities’ (RE) investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) at 15% of total lender investment. While unrestricted investments up to 5% of an AIF’s corpus are permitted, exceeding this limit and having downstream debt exposure triggers a 100% provisioning requirement.
RBI okays Emirates NBD Bank PJSC’s subsidiary plan in India
The Reserve Bank of India has granted “in-principle” approval to Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, based in the UAE, to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in India. This will be achieved through the conversion of its existing branches in Chennai, Gurugram, and Mumbai. The RBI will consider granting a banking business commencement license after the bank fulfills […]
Protean eGov Technologies shares plunge 20% after downgrade amid PAN 2.0 project withdrawal
Protean eGov Technologies’ shares plummeted 20% following the announcement that it is no longer in the running for the PAN 2.0 project. Analysts downgraded the stock, citing the significant revenue contribution from PAN services, which accounts for 50% of the company’s earnings.
How will Resonac’s plant closures impact the global graphite market?
Graphite electrodes are mainly used in steelmaking and by chemical firms. China is the world’s leading producer of graphite, used for military applications and the making of electric vehicle batteries.
IDFC Bank investors reject resolution of Warburg affiliate
IDFC First Bank’s shareholders have rejected a special resolution to appoint a nominee director from Warburg Pincus due to concerns over the absence of a minimum shareholding threshold. Despite this, Warburg Pincus and ADIA are still set to infuse ₹7,500 crore into the bank through a preferential equity issue.