Manappuram Finance Ltd , which provides loans using gold as collateral, is not allowed to accept or renew deposits from the public, the Reserve Bank of India said.
State-run lender Power Finance Corporation aims to raise Rs 40,000 crore in 2012-13 and is scouting for a partner for its subsidiary PFC Consulting's global foray.
Abhay Soi-led Halcyon Finance and Capital Advisors bought the rights through its healthcare arm, Radiant Life Care Pvt Ltd, for 30 years, it said in a release.
In Mumbai, there are at least a dozen top i-bankers who have moved out of high-profile roles over the past few months & are waiting for the right calling.
RBI may consider paring the 40% priority sector target for commercial banks. However, banks may have to lend more to the micro, SMEs and weaker sections.
Country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) today said it has an exposure of Rs 4,500 crore in the telecom companies whose licences have been cancelled by the Supreme Court in connection with 2 G scam.
Govt approved a scheme to provide full interest subsidy during the period of moratorium on loans taken by students whose parents' income does not exceed Rs 4.5 lac.