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IDBI raises 5-yr $75-m term loan
INDUSTRIAL Development Bank of India (IDBI) has raised a five-year (bullet repayment), $75-million syndicated term loan at 90 basis points above Libor. A top IDBI official said the rate was one of the best in the current market conditions. He ... More

FOREX


Rupee stable; gilts up
Mumbai: THE rupee closed on Friday at 49/49.005 as against Thursday's close of 49.01/0150 in the forex market. After opening the day at 49.0150/0250, the rupee slipped to an intra-day low of 49.04. "Importer demand for the greenbacks late on ... More

Karnataka Bank reviews forex operations
KARNATAKA Bank conducted a `forex review conference' in Bangalore recently. During the course of the conference the bank reviewed its performance in the foreign exchange business during the year 2001-02 and made projections for the current ... More

SOFTWARE


  • TCS implements QUARTZ in US

    NBFCS


    To make defaulting cos repay deposits -- Police want powers to auction seized property
    THOUGH it is not the job of the police to make defaulting finance companies return the deposits placed with them, the Tamil Nadu police has been playing a proactive role, resulting in the refund of about Rs 389 crore to nearly 6.75 lakh ... More

    Nidhis told to attach balance sheet in application forms
    THE nidhis and mutual benefit societies (MBS) will no longer have to advertise their profit and loss accounts in the newspapers. Dropping the provision of mandatory advertising vide its recent notification, the Department of Company ... More

    LIFE INSURANCE


  • Kerala: Rs 65 cr from rural postal insurance

    RBI & OTHER CENTRAL BANKS


    More teeth for RBI ombudsman scheme
    The new Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2002 will now cover all regional rural banks in addition to all commercial banks and scheduled primary co-operative banks. More

    SSI branches can undertake general banking: RBI
    "SSI branches'' of banks have been permitted to undertake general banking business up to 40 per cent of their total business. Hitherto, SSI branches were allowed only to cater to the credit needs of small-scale units. Such branches have ... More

    PRIVATE BANKS


    ICICI Bank seeks a/c of State PSUs -- Offers to collect taxes for TN Govt
    THE ICICI Bank is hoping to increase its level of activity with various State Governments. As a first step, it is trying to convince the States that the Government undertakings should bank with it, and not just confine themselves to accessing ... More

    PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS


  • PSBs' review meet put off

    FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS


    McKinsey rules out merger for IFCI revival
    RULING out the need for an outright merger with another institutions, McKinsey & Co has suggested that IFCI Ltd be revived as a stand-alone entity. McKinsey submitted its report to IFCI today. "I cannot divulge the details at this stage. But ... More

    NON-PERFORMING ASSETS


    Credit Info Bureau set to widen coverage
    "Information on all suit filed accounts is in public domain. The proposal is to extend the coverage of accounts as there is no prior consent of the customers required in these cases'', said Mr Iyer. More

    FIXED DEPOSITS


    KPFC to launch fixed deposit scheme in July
    KERALA Power Finance Corporation (KPFC) is set to launch a fixed deposit scheme in the first week of July. The company will mobilise deposits from the public, trusts and charitable institutions. The State Government has extended a guarantee ... More

    OUTLOOK


    BoB eastern zone eyes 30 pc growth
    THE Bank of Baroda in eastern zone, covering West Bengal, Sikkim and the five north-eastern States, namely, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura and Nagaland, has set a target of 30 per cent growth in profit for 2002-03 compared to 8.86 per cent ... More

    UBI sets Rs 160-cr profit target -- Sheds `weak bank' tag
    ``THIS is the start of a new journey,'' the Chairman and Managing Director, United Bank of India (UBI), Mr Madhukar, said reflecting on the 579 per cent jump in net profits achieved by the bank during 2001-02, the highest percentage jump by a ... More

    PERFORMANCE


    Jalan happy with PSB performance
    THE Reserve Bank Governor, Dr Bimal Jalan, today expressed satisfaction at the performance of public sector banks. Talking to reporters after a meeting with the Union Finance Minister, Mr Yashwant Sinha, to review the performance of public ... More
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    Looking back
    Jun. 2-Jun. 8
    Dena Bank turns around; nets Rs 11.36 cr

    RBI ropes in SEBI to tackle rogue borrowers -- Redefines `wilful default'

    Steps to check money laundering

    Projects facing time overruns must be treated as NPAs: RBI

    Central Bank net up at Rs 163.3 cr -- Plans Rs 300-cr IPO this fiscal

    West coast ports are `unsafe destinations' -- Insurers impose war-risk premium on foreign ships

    KVB bonus, rights issues in July

    Indian promoters of pvt banks can hold 49 pc

    BoI to cut 5,000 more jobs -- Second VRS in another 3 months


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