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MSME and back ended interest subsidies

As per a latest  report the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises taking loans for modernization programmes can avail a back ended interest subsidy at the rate of 3%. Further the report stated that the Micro, Small and medium Enterprises Minister Mr.Virbhadra Singh has asked the Ministry of Finance to allocate funds towards the MSME schemes… Read More »

Punjab Gramin Bank – Scheme of Conveyance Loan to Public

Purpose                      – To purchase New Car/Van/Jeep, Old car/van/jeep which is not older than three years Eligibility                     – Individuals; Business concerns (corporate or non-corporate),      Farmers having irrigated land holding of 10 acres and above are eligible unlike other car loan Quantum of Loan       – For individuals: 25 times their Net Monthly Salary / Income or Rs.7… Read More »

Punjab Gramin Bank – Scheme for Financing under PGB Krishi Card (Kisan Credit Card)

Purpose                      – Loan is provided to cover short term working capital for agriculture activities, other domestic requirements such as education, consumable items, medical expenses, etc., term credit needs of the farmers and credit against of debt from non-institutional lenders.   Eligibility                     – Progressive literate and illiterate farmers who are owner cultivators, tenants, and lessee or… Read More »

Insurers are adopting multi-channel approach to push sales

A recent press report said that the insurance companies which do not have banks as their promoters are adopting a multi-channel distribution model rather than relying on agents and bank assurance. For these insurance companies hiring and training have become more crucial because the sales from bank assurance have declined. According to the report some… Read More »