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RRBs to offer online banking

Regional rural banks have also commenced the process of offering better and advanced amenities to their customers. Rushikulya Gramya Bank (RGB) of Orissa is planning to launch online banking facilities and smart and biometric ATMs to its customers. The procedure would be developed in association with its sponsor, Andhra Bank after the core banking solution… Read More »

Skoda India posts a record sales increase of 213% in Q1 10

SkodaAuto India, a totally-owned associate of SkodaAuto A S, Czech Republic said its sales increased by 213% for quarter ending March as against the same period previous year. A statement released by the company said, “The year 2010 has commenced with remarkable momentum as SkodaAuto India’s total sales for Q1 2010 stood at 5,510 units… Read More »

SBI to set up bar code enabled ATM

Banking giant SBI is setting up barcode enabled ATM service all throughout the country. This service would be set up in stages and would be available to 5 crores SBI customers throughout the country. This facility would permit faultless bill payment. As SBI official said that the dedicated ATM would handle all bill payments consisting… Read More »

BoB beats industry due to strong branch network and deposits

Bank of Baroda continues to beat the industry averages. The bank has carried on with this fashion in the results of March 2010 quarter as well. The bank has succeeded in increasing its loan book at 22% on a y-o-y basis. This is definitely much more than the 17% benchmark laid down by the industry.… Read More »

Maruti’s production of K-series engine exceeds 3 lakh

India’s biggest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, said it has exceeded the highlight of producing 3 lakh K Series engines, its most advanced engine which powers new variants, including A Star, Swift, Swift Dzire and Ritz. The record was achieved within 19 months of launching the engine series in India, a top company official said. The official… Read More »

Buyers stay away as real estate prices zoom

Many buyers are not able to purchase homes after the prices zoomed by around 30%, since the condition of real estate sector started improving from August 2009. Said a buyer, “In the last few months, we have seen several short bursts of price rise, so much so, that in spite of increasing our budget by… Read More »

Kotak Mahindra Obtains DIFC Licence

Kotak Mahindra Financial Services Limited, a division of the Kotak Mahindra Group, has obtained the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) license permitting it to give credit or participate in investment, counsel on financial products and credit, and arrange custody from its DIFC-situated office.