RBI surplus to Centre likely to impact economy markets and banks RBI’s decision to transfer ₹991 bn to the government, while higher than expected, is still within the realms of keeping the contingency risk buffer at 5.5% of the RBI’s Balance Sheet. RBI has ensured that the additional liquidity that it’s bringing into the system through the government’s balance sheet is coming at a time...
Market Analysis on Banking Sector HDFC Bank India’s largest private sector lender HDFC Bank today reported an 18.2 percent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 8,186.51 crore for the quarter ended March. The lender reported a net interest income of Rs 17,120.2 crore, up 12.6 percent from a year-ago quarter. Analysts had expected the bank to report a 23 percent year-on-year rise in...
1. Rise in bond yields caused by short selling by traders As the recent rise in bond yields both in the domestic and the US markets has caused a frenzy in the stocks markets, short selling by market players may be a major reason for the rise in yields. The strategy of short selling involves the sale of a security which the seller has not yet purchased but borrows from others in the...
A significant shortage of steel supplies and a higher price of the key raw material has led to a sharp revision in the production schedules for the fourth quarter at leading carmakers. The production schedules for the ongoing fiscal Q4 are being revised downward by 15-20%, which could potentially mean a loss of over 1.5 lakh units in the January to March quarter for the industry. India’s...
Cabinet approves RBI’s proposal to merge Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank. As part of the amalgamation, DBIL will infuse fresh capital of ₹2,500 crores into LVB. Analysts and Global Credit Rating Agencies have applauded RBI’s move and said that it will benefit both parties. Amazon Launches Amazon Pharmacy, a delivery service for prescription medications. While Amazon Pharmacy looks to be a...
SBI raises $1 Billion from a group of Japanese Lenders led by Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The Sovereign backed JBIC will extend $600 Million, the rest will be funded by MUFG Bank, SMBC, Mizuho Bank, Shizuoka Bank and Bank of Yokohama. Japan offers Loans at relatively cheaper rates averaging around 2.4% from 1972 until 2020. India is one of the favored nations for...