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Banks say NPAs may rise in MSME sector in next 6 months

The pressure on asset quality of loans to micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is set to increase, leading to a rise in non-performing assets (NPAs) in this segment in the next six months, according to a survey by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry and the Indian Banks’ Association. Some of … Read more

Investor advisory firm recommends voting against key Paytm resolutions

One 97 Communications, the parent Company of Paytm is scheduled to hold it’s AGM on August 19, 2022. Ahead of the meeting, Institutional Investor Advisory Services India (IiAS), a proxy advisory firm, has advised shareholders of One 97 to vote against some key proposed resolutions. Reappointment of Vijay Shekhar Sharma (VSS) as the MD – … Read more

AU Small Finance Bank raises ₹2,000cr via QIP issue

According to a regulatory filing, AU Small Finance Bank has raised about ₹2,000 crore from qualified institutional investors, falling short of its goal of up to ₹2,500 crore. Among those that participated in the qualified institutional placement (QIP) were DSP, the Singaporean government, Goldman Sachs, and ICICI Prudential Life. The bank reported that on Tuesday, … Read more

Auditor now doubts whether Indostar can continue as a going concern

Indostar has finally submitted it’s quarter and year ended March 31, 2022 results. (It’s pertinent to remind here that currently the Company has been going through a self initiated independent review wrt to the credit process/ operational lapses.) As is typical in such scenarios, everyone wants to play safe and auditor of the Company (Deloitte … Read more

Did Axis overpay in Citi deal? Analysts think so

With Citibank’s credit card spends share falling to 3.9% in June from 4.8% a year ago, analysts said may have overpaid for the Citi retail assets deal. During the same period, Axis Bank’s market share has increased to 9.3% from 8.3%, according to Reserve Bank of India data. “We remain concerned about the steady decline … Read more

Macquarie seeks funds to set up EV leasing co

Macquarie Group, one of the largest foreign infrastructure investors in India, is in talks with commercial investors to raise $205 million to set up an electric vehicle (EV) leasing and finance company, said two people aware of the development. The India-focused e-mobility financing platform will be managed by Macquarie Asset Management, which has assets of … Read more

Govt declares ICICI, HDFC, NPCI’s IT resources as critical information infra

The government has declared the IT resources of ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and UPI managing entity NPCI as ‘critical information infrastructure’, implying any harm to them can have an impact on national security and any unauthorised person accessing these resources may be jailed for up to 10 years, according to an official notification. The Ministry … Read more

IIFL Finance dilutes 20% stake in home finance subsidiary

IIFL Home Finance (IHFL) is raising Rs 2,200 crore from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for 20% stake. Key points to note – IHFL is currently a 100% ‘unlisted’ subsidiary of IIFL Finance Limited (IFL) It is in the business of small-ticket (affordable) home loans, loan against property and construction finance. The subject fund raise … Read more