Bank credit to industry up 19%, personal loans stay strong

Banking credit to industry saw a robust 19% year-on-year increase. Personal loan growth also remained strong, expanding 16% compared to last year. Loans against gold jewellery surged by 93%, leading personal loan segment growth. Vehicle loans followed with a 17% expansion, while credit card growth decelerated. Education loans maintained strong growth at 13% year-on-year.

Deposit rates rise as banks fight for funds

Banks increased fresh term deposit rates in June, led by private lenders. The average domestic term deposit rate rose to 5.99% for scheduled commercial banks. Private banks saw a significant 27 basis point increase in their deposit rates. Public sector banks also raised rates by 7 basis points. Their average deposit rate remained higher than…

Sebi disposes of case against Religare Enterprises, Saluja, other persons

Sebi has concluded legal actions against Religare Enterprises and its former chairperson. The regulator found no further directions were needed after the open offer. Proceedings were initiated alleging Religare failed to cooperate with the mandatory open offer. The company had questioned the Burman Group’s ‘fit and proper’ status and delayed approvals. The open offer’s completion…

IDBI’s unlisted share sales not a public issue: Sebi

Sebi has clarified that IDBI Bank can sell unlisted shares privately. These transactions will not be considered public issues by the regulator. This clarification allows for privately negotiated deals with identified buyers. IDBI Bank sought this guidance for its holdings in unlisted companies. The move facilitates secondary transfers of equity shares under specific conditions.

Bloomberg delays India’s entry to global bond index yet again

The inclusion of Indian government bonds in Bloomberg’s Global Aggregate Index has been deferred yet again, as the company requires additional evaluation of both operational and market infrastructure components. This setback could lead to an immediate uptick in sovereign bond yields, surprising investors who were hopeful for increased foreign capital inflow. Meanwhile, Indian bonds remain…

US stocks: US market ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters

Wall Street closed higher on Friday, driven by Amazon’s strong quarterly report. The tech giant’s results eased concerns about AI infrastructure spending. Apple’s stock dropped after its earnings report failed to meet expectations. Other technology stocks saw mixed performance, influencing market movements. Treasury yields rose as Fed officials discussed inflation concerns.