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Bper Group and First Cisl have reached an agreement to renew health care and ancillary coverage for 2025-2027, benefiting employees and their tax-dependent family members. The deal includes provisions for occupational accidents, long-term care, and increased contributions to supplementary pensions for new hires. Union representatives expressed satisfaction with the negotiations, highlighting the importance of welfare in the banking sector.
Equitas Small Finance Bank, the second-largest SFB in India, reported muted net advances growth of 18% YoY, with significant increases in small business loans and vehicle finance. Despite a 29.2% YoY rise in deposits, asset quality challenges persist, leading to a 94% YoY decline in PAT to Rs. 12.9 crore. The bank's outlook is cautious due to ongoing stress in the microfinance sector, prompting a downgrade to a Hold rating with a target price of Rs. 69.
ICRA has downgraded Fusion Finance’s NCD programme ratings worth Rs 180 crore to ‘A (Negative)’ from ‘A+’, citing concerns over asset quality and profitability. Additionally, the ratings for Rs 55 crore subordinate debt were also downgraded to ‘A (Negative)’. The outlook for both has been revised to ‘Negative’ from ‘Stable’, reflecting expectations of continued pressure on the company's financial health.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the PAN 2.0 project, aimed at modernizing the issuance and management of Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Numbers (TAN). Managed by the Income Tax Department, this enhanced system will simplify tax filing, improve security, and increase accessibility, featuring advanced tools for efficient financial transactions.
Analysts suggest that waiving bank guarantees could enhance Vodafone Idea's capacity to secure debt funding. Improved cash flows in the near term may enable the telecom company to obtain financing, thereby accelerating its network expansion plans.
CDSL reported solid earnings in Q2 FY25, driven by improved realisations and strong volume growth despite reduced transaction charges. The company, with a market cap of ₹33,189 crore, is positioned for medium-term growth through new business opportunities and the issuance of insurance policies in demat form. While valuations appear rich, they are deemed justified given the strong financials and high earnings visibility.
Recovery rates for Indian lenders under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) have continued to decline in Q2, presenting a challenging dilemma. Banks face the tough choice of pursuing the IBC, risking minimal returns, or forgoing it entirely, which could mean losing any chance of recovering funds from defaulted borrowers.
Microfinance firms are currently grappling with overleveraged borrowers, a situation they initially encouraged. While the current scenario is not as severe as the 2010 Andhra Pradesh crisis, it raises concerns about the sustainability of lending practices and the well-being of borrowers.
Private banks are currently among the most attractively priced sectors, with expectations for better performance ahead, according to Rohit Sarin, co-founder of Client Associates. He highlights that their pricing is favorable compared to historical averages and growth rates, supported by strong domestic institutional flows and improved valuations for foreign investors. The market is likely to consolidate rather than face significant corrections from current levels.
Vietnamese prosecutors have ordered property tycoon Truong My Lan to repay approximately $11 billion to avoid execution by lethal injection. The 68-year-old is appealing her death sentence after being convicted of embezzling $12.3 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank, along with bribery and violations of bank lending regulations.
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