Axis Bank – Stock Analysis
Founded in August 1993, Axis Bank (“AXIS” or “Bank” or “Company”) is engaged in commercial banking activities in India. The Bank classifies its business in four segments: 1) Retail; Corporate 2) Investment Banking 3) Wealth Management; and 4) Other Banking Operations Apart from Net Interest Income (NIMs), Axis Bank earns a sizeable portion of its […]
HDFC Bank – Stock Analysis
Founded in August 1994, HDFC Limited (“HDFC” or “Bank” or “Company”) is engaged in commercial banking activities in India. The Bank classifies its business in four segments: 1) Treasury; Corporate 2) Wholesale Banking 3) Retail Banking; and 4) Other Banking Operations Apart from accepting deposits and providing loans, HDFC also provides life, health, and general […]
What Are Payment Banks And How Can They Ever Work?
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 […]
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 RBI […]
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 of […]
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 […]