Indian State Banks

Indian banks' microfin loan stress to persist after new regulation: Bankers

Last month, in its latest move, the RBI asked lenders to stop issuing new microfinance loans to borrowers unless they have cleared previous loans, three of the bankers said

FSIB recommends Rama Mohan Rao Amara for Managing Director of SBI

FSIB, the headhunter for directors of state-owned banks and financial institutions, on Monday recommended Rama Mohan Rao Amara for the position of managing director of State Bank of India (SBI). Amara is currently Deputy Managing Director of the bank. He will fill the vacancy created due to elevation of C S Setty as chairman of the country's largest lender. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) interviewed 9 candidates for the position of managing director of SBI, FSIB said in a statement. "Keeping in view their performance in the interface, overall experience and the extant parameters, the Bureau recommends Rama Mohan Rao Amara for the position of MD in SBI," it said. The SBI board is headed by Chairman assisted by four managing directors. With the selection of Amara, SBI will get its fourth MD. The final decision on FSIB's recommendation would be taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. FSIB is headed by former secr

Will strive to make SBI most valued financial institution: Chairman Setty

State Bank of India (SBI) will strive to become the most valued financial institution and also increase its net profit, the lender's new Chairman, C S Setty said on Wednesday as he asserted that this is India's decade. Soon after taking charge of the nation's largest bank, Setty assured employees that all efforts would be made to grow SBI into the 'Best Bank' in the country. As of today, he said in his message, SBI proudly serves over 50 crore customers, with market leadership positions across products and has achieved 1 per cent Return on Assets on arguably the country's largest balance sheet. "Since the start of this decade, our global rank among banks has moved up 35 positions from 52 to 17 in terms of market capitalization," he said thanking his predecessors. "It is now our turn to build on this foundation, to grow SBI into the 'Best Bank' in the country. "We have to strive to become the most valued financial institution, increase our net profit to reach new milestones, reinfo

Bank of Baroda raises Rs 5,000 crore via 10-year infra bonds at 7.3%

A dealer at a state-owned bank said that the 10-year government securities yields have fallen, resulting in a lower cut-off rate for BoB than State Bank of India

$50 billion SBI Pension Funds may turn to corporate bonds: CIO Pandey

SBI Pension has been positioning for a rate cut by extending the 'modified duration' in its bond portfolio to around 6.8-to-6.9 years from 6 years over the past eighteen months, Pandey said

SBI Apprentice Final result 2023 is out, here's how to check and download

SBI Apprentice Final Result 2023: SBI has issued the results for Apprentices Recruitment 2023. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check their results on SBI's official website

SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2024 announced at sbi.co.in, details inside

State Bank of India has announced SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2024. The Junior Associate preliminary results can be viewed by applicants on the official website of SBI at sbi.co.in

Punjab National Bank Q3 profit jumps over three-fold to Rs 2,223 cr

State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Thursday posted an over three-fold increase in its profit to Rs 2,223 crore for the third quarter ended December 2023. The bank had earned a net profit of Rs 629 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Its total income increased to Rs 29,962 crore during the quarter under review against Rs 25,722 crore in the same period last year, PNB said in a regulatory filing. The bank's interest income rose to Rs 27,289 crore compared to Rs 22,384 crore in the third quarter of the previous fiscal. Its gross non-performing assets (NPAs) declined to 6.24 per cent of the gross loans at the end of December 2023 from 9.76 per cent a year ago. Similarly, net NPAs or bad loans came down to 0.96 per cent from 3.30 per cent at the end of the third quarter of the previous fiscal.

Indian state banks to snap two-month streak of selling govt debt: Report

The pullback has left the 10-year yield around 7.20%, which traders say is attractive

SBI CBO recruitment 2023: SBI invites applications to fill 5,280 CBO posts

State Bank of India invited the application process today, November 22, for circle-based officers. Candidates who want to apply for the post can go through sbi.co.in

Reliance Retail, SBI Card collaborate to launch Reliance SBI card

SBI launched a credit card in collaboration with Reliance Retail for shopping at Reliance Retail outlets. These cards are available in two variants, Reliance SBI Card, and Reliance SBI Card PRIME

SBI, IDBI to Canara Bank: Lucrative offers to explore this festive season

Banks and credit card companies have different lucrative offers for customers amid the ongoing festive season. Check which bank has the best offers for customers

SBI Pradhan Mantri e-Mudra Loan: How to apply, eligibility, features, more

SBI has an e-Mudra loan facility for small businesses to help them grow in the market. This loan offers easy credits to those involved in sectors like manufacturing, trade and service

Govt calls meeting of states, bank officials on 'PM Vishwakarma' on Monday

The government has called a meeting of senior officials from states, public sector banks and State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) on Monday, to discuss the implementation of the Rs 13,000 crore 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme, which seeks to support traditional artisans and craftsman. The scheme, which would be launched on September 17, would be implemented by three ministries -- MSME, Skill Development and Finance. The target is to enrol as many as 3 lakh beneficiaries in the current fiscal, an official said. "The Skill Ministry has called a meeting on August 28, in which principal secretaries of states, managing directors of banks, and SLBC representatives have been invited. "The meeting will discuss the roadmap for implementation of the scheme and process of identification of beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma scheme," the official said. Under the scheme, the skilled workmen will be given training for 4-5 days to upgrade their skill, following which they will become eligible for loan. "Ou

SBI offers to extend relief on loans to customers in riot-hit Manipur

The State Bank of India (SBI) has offered to extend relief on loans to its customers in Manipur, who have been affected by the ongoing unrest in the state. The relief package includes a moratorium of up to 12 months on equated monthly installments (EMIs), interest payments, and other installments. It will be available to borrowers whose accounts had not turned non-performing assets (NPAs) as on May 3, 2023, a SBI Manipur regional office notice said. The package will be implemented based on an assessment date of May 4, 2023. Borrowers who are interested in availing relief must approach their home branches or any nearby SBI branch by August 31, 2023, the bank said. The SBI said it understands the challenges that individuals and businesses are facing in Manipur at this time, and the relief package is aimed at providing them with much-needed support. "The SBI's relief package is a welcome move for borrowers in Manipur who have been affected by the unrest. The moratorium on EMIs and ...

FM Sitharaman's meet with PSBs on July 6 to focus on performance review

Sitharaman on Saturday at an event said the performance of PSBs had improved on account of various initiatives taken by the Modi government since 2014

SBI board approves Rs 10,000-cr AT1 bonds offering to support biz growth

Bank intends to raise before Mar23 though approval is till 2024

Jet airways revival hits new snag as banks push back on funding

The new owners meanwhile have indicated that extra money wasn't part of the already agreed upon resolution plan and instead must be taken out of the banks' dues

Expect $470-billion merchandise exports by year-end, says FIEO

Rupee trade mechanism with Russia to start soon, says FIEO

Maharashtra state bank employees union protests govt loan melas

The federation's secretary, said in a statement the Congress government before "distributed hundreds of crores" by organising loan melas and now the present government is on the same lines