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 »

The Greek Episode – Are Banks Safe?

Unlike most countries, multi-layers of loan securitisation, derivatives trading using deposit holder’s money, and lending to known sub-prime quality borrowers are not allowed in India. RBI has also been strict in monitoring the health of the banks using several measures and reports.

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.

Corporation bank plans a rights issue in H2 FY 11

Public sector bank, Corporation Bank is planning a rights issue of about Rs 3,000 crore in H2 FY 11 to improve its loan-book. JM Garg, Corporation Bank chairman and MD said, “We would like to raise capital of at least Rs 3,000 crore through a rights or follow-on issue in the second-half of FY 11”.

Teaser home loans likely to impact banks’ stability

Teaser interest rates are a subject of regulatory worry, minister of state for finance Namo Narain Meena said. RBI had already expressed worries about teaser home loans being offered by banks. Mr Meena said, “Borrowers with low financial means may get attracted to such loans on finding the initial low interest rates to be within… Read More »