In a circular dated August 27, the regulator said that it had received representation from New Development Bank to permit Insurers to invest in Maharajah INR Bonds. NDB plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including financing or onward lending to sustainable development, sustainable infrastructure, green and social projects in India.
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs