What are payment banks? According to RBI guidelines: the objectives of setting up of payment banks is to further financial inclusion by providing – small savings accounts and payments/remittance services to migrant labour workforce, low income households, small businesses, other unorganised sector entities and other users. What does it mean? Nothing too complex – it…
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IDBI Bank and SBI – Top PSU Banks at Current Prices
Just before the union budget, I recommended 2 PSU banks that you could buy – IDBI Bank and State Bank of India (SBI). Click the video below: DATE: 29 February 2016 Watch 6:20 Onward. Of course I have been negative on PSU Banks for 4 years. Let me take you back a few years…
Top 5 Banking Stocks You Should Consider Buying
With banking stocks making a comeback, I got a lot of queries on potential investment opportunities in this space. Let me know in comments section below if you agree with me on this: For a well diversified equity portfolio, you should own financial services stocks with a weight-age of at least 30% (in the current…
RBI’s Repo Rate Cut – How Does it Impact You?
Wait, does it really impact you? If you want to understand how RBI uses its Monetary Policy apparatus and how rate cuts really work, read this post here – Role of RBI in Indian Economy What happens when RBI cuts the Repo Rate? A repo rate cut allows commercial banks to borrow money from the…
PSU Bank Stocks and Basel III Capitalization Concerns
Over the last 5 trading sessions, stocks of public sector banks have surged anywhere between 5-25% in trade. They have caught the attention of investors and traders alike. Besides old timers who invested in PSU bank stocks for high dividend yields, there are many others who now believe that these banks could turn things around…
Non Performing Assets (NPAs) in Public & Private Sector Banks
Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India have performed rather poorly over the past 3-4 years. For the most part this has been on account of Non Performing Asset (NPA) related worries which have so far been brushed under the carpet. The current level of NPAs as disclosed by most public sector banks are far from…
Types of Bank Loans in India – Interest Rates and Charges
From starting a business to purchasing a luxury car, buying a home to going on a vacation – these days you will find customized bank loans for all your needs. This creates a huge opportunity not only for banks but also for businesses selling consumers products. Banks label loans on the basis of end use…
Best Savings Bank Account in India
Last week, I met someone who wanted to discuss investment options with me. While I don’t do consulting of this nature, he happened to be in my distant family. Fair enough. I went in wondering if he will ask me about stock investments or may be some complex derivative products, indeed if I could help…
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