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RBI's MIFOR move spurs...
Search for floating rupee benchmarks

IN THE 1990s, one of the major points of discussion about the financial markets in India was the absence of a term inter-bank market in local currency. That is, the non-existence of a market where banks can borrow and ... More

FOREX


Rupee tad higher; securities decline
MUMBAI: The rupee gained on FII inflows on Monday, with the currency moving in a 3-4 paise range, said dealers. It ended trade at 43.57/58, up from Friday's close of 43.67. Trading in the spot rupee market was dull, as there was no major ... More

STOCKS


NSE new index for bank stocks
MUMBAI: NSE has decided to start a new index CNX Bank, comprising 12 stocks from the banking sector. The CNX Bank index is being introduced from June 9. The 12 stocks in the list are Andhra Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara ... More

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE


Sundaram Fin posts Rs 76-cr net profit — Conversion into bank ruled out
SUNDARAM Finance has posted a net profit of Rs 75.99 crore for the year ended March 31. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 55.62 crore in 2003-04. The numbers for the two years are, however, not comparable, since the merger of Lakshmi ... More

HOUSING FINANCE


HDFC picks 9.8% stake in Indraprastha Medical
MUMBAI: HDFC Ltd bought 90 lakh equity shares of Indraprastha Medical Corporation, in a block deal on the BSE on June 2. This amounts to 9.8 per cent stake of the company. HDFC officials said the acquisition is a part of its portfolio ... More

DEBT MARKET


G-Sec auctions fully subscribed
THE auctions of the 7.37 per cent and 10.25 per cent Government stock were fully subscribed, as the cut-off prices for both papers were lower than expected. For the 7.37 per cent 2014 paper, the notified amount was Rs 6,000 crore. The ... More

PRIVATE BANKS


Karnataka Bank revises FCNR deposit rates
KARNATAKA Bank Ltd has lowered interest rates on FCNR (B) deposits with effect from June 1, according to a release.

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PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS


Bank of Baroda opens 24-hour branch in Mumbai — Rahul Dravid appointed brand ambassador
IN a bid to stay ahead of competition, Bank of Baroda will extend banking hours in select branches. The bank will be opening its first 24-hour branch in Mumbai this month and extending banking hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in over 100 branches ... More

BoB set for core banking solution in 125 branches
BANK of Baroda (BoB) is set to bring 125 branches within the ambit of its core banking solution as part of a plan to operate on an improved technological platform. The bank has also proposed to subsequently cover at least 1,000 more branches, a ... More

Bank of Baroda to set up arm for PD biz in Mauritius
BANK of Baroda will be setting up a wholly owned subsidiary for primary dealership in securities in Mauritius, said Dr Anil K. Khandelwal, Chairman and Managing Director.Talking to mediapersons at the launch function of the bank's new logo here ... More

BoB bullish on South Zone
CHENNAI: The South Zone of Bank of Baroda expects to reach a business level of Rs 13,900 crore this fiscal, a jump of 30 per cent from the current level, according to Mr T. V. Lakshminarayanan, Zonal Manager, Bank of Baroda. He was ... More

FOREIGN BANKS


Foreign banks eye stressed assets here
ACCORDING to the March 2005 newsletter of SKP Crossborder Consultants, foreign commercial banks such as Deutsche Bank, Bank of America and Barclays Bank are examining the possibility of investing in stressed assets in India. These banks are ... More

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS


SREI launches Rs 1,000-cr fund
SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd has announced the launching of a Rs 1,000-crore India Global Competitive Fund (IGCF). The fund will essentially facilitate financing in a variety of flexible financial instruments such as equity, equity-linked ... More


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