#RBI finally stepped in to rescue #LakshmiVilasBank &proposes merger with #dbsbank. But where problems at the bank allowed to fester for too long? Read analysis of the fast deteriorating finances of #LakshmiVilasBank & key numbers of #dbsbank Raghuvir Srinivasan thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

If you are a depositor of #lakshmivilasbank RBI moratorium proposal to merge with #dbsbank may have worried you. Are your deposits safe? what rate will you get on existing LVB deposits post merger? All you need to know Raghuvir Srinivasan lokeshwarri sk Keerthi Sanagasetti thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

#LakshmiVilasBank merger with #dbsbank . Depositors interest protected but shareholders get nothing. Here's why Raghuvir Srinivasan lokeshwarri sk thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

#LakshmiVilasBank merger with #dbsbank ensures that LVB depositors' interest are safeguarded. But lower interest rate, non-availability of like to to like products at DBS may impact depositors Raghuvir Srinivasan lokeshwarri sk businessline thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

Read businessline how smart minds made quick bucks in @LVBankLtd shares? Shd BSE India, NSE India not suspended trading? Radhika Merwin Palak Shah Suresh Parthasarathy MC Govardhana Rangan Vaijayanthi S. Anuradha D Sampathkumar #LakshmiVilasBank thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

DBS-LVB merger, plum deal for #DBSBank. Will it nudge other foreign banks to follow suit? Barring two, rest operate via branch mode. Will they adopt the wholly-owned subsidiary route finally? An in-depth analysis Raghuvir Srinivasan lokeshwarri sk businessline thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

Lives covered under group schemes fall sharply by 50-60% for private life insurance companies in the April-Oct period this fiscal according to #IRDAI data. Why? Read analysis Raghuvir Srinivasan lokeshwarri sk Ravikanth N Naga Sridhar businessline thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

It was an interesting conversation with Dhirendra Kumar on Saturday for the Smart Investor series. You can watch it here. Adil M Bakhshi businessline youtube.com/watch?v=A1MB2y…

Demand back to 85-90% pre-covid in most retail segments. Large corp., there is intense price war among banks. For now restructuring is finding very few takers says #Federalbank MD,CEO Shyam Srinivasan in this exclusive businessline interview Raghuvir Srinivasan thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

#federalbank is strong players in SME. How is it seeing stress here pan out? Gold loans post heady growth, is it sustainable&of concern? How have NRI remittances been? Shyam Srinivasan,MD &CEO, offers insights in this businessline exclusive Raghuvir Srinivasan thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

#LVB Tier 2 bonds written down. What does this mean? What are these bonds and how do they differ from AT1 bonds? Why did investors overlook the risk in these bonds-- No precedence yet or inappropriate rating? Read analysis Raghuvir Srinivasan lokeshwarri sk thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

Even as market awaits #RBI policy next week, avg lending rate of private banks on fresh loans inch up by 40 bps in Oct to 9%, according to #RBI latest data! Higher risk premium or increased lending activity? Raghuvir Srinivasan lokeshwarri sk businessline thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

#Rupee cracks the resistance at 74 against #dollar. Where is the domestic currency heading and what are the important levels? Read more... businessline Anand Kalyanaraman lokeshwarri sk Parvatha Vardhini C Rajalakshmi Nirmal Radhika Merwin BL Portfolio #usdinr #INR thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/tech…

#RBI has a tough task! Liquidity glut due to dollar buying &OMOs, have created distortions in bond market. But can it let go of FX mgt? Also OMOs are critical to manage govt borrowing. How will #RBI strike the right balance?Analysis Raghuvir Srinivasan lokeshwarri sk thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

Centre’s weak finances has limited its ability to pump huge capital into PSBs. Can PSBs fend for themselves by monetising part investments? How can investor interest be kindled in these banks? A look at how deep the malaise is&way forward thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

Despite rise in deposit insurance to ₹5 lakh from ₹1 lakh, India ranks in the bottom 20 among 110-odd countries, reveals latest survey by IADI. Analysis of data suggests that India suffers from delays in reimbursement &narrow mandate vs other countries thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

In a bid to reduce interest burden, Centre issues first zero coupon #recap bonds for Punjab Sind Bank. businessline had first highlighted the issue in July. Analysis had shown over Rs 1 lakh cr interest outgo for next 5 fiscals Raghuvir Srinivasan lokeshwarri sk thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

To check diversion of funds & bring in credit discipline, RBI tightened current account norms. But will these stringent rules help curb diversion? Will they impact banks & businesses adversely? Read my column businessline Raghuvir Srinivasan lokeshwarri sk thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…

Reserve Bank constitutes a Working Group on digital lending including lending through online platforms and mobile apps businessline

#RBI proposes regulatory changes for NBFCs, with bank-like regulations for the top NBFCs. What are the key recommendations in the 45-page discussion paper? Here's all you need to know in a simple FAQ businessline lokeshwarri sk Raghuvir Srinivasan thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-bank…