Govt to push Banking Regulation Bill in Monsoon Session
The government in May promulgated an ordinance authorising the Reserve Bank to issue directions to banks to initiate insolvency resolution process in case of loan default.
Jul 11, 2017, 14:54 PM IST
Banks should look at funding unorganised sector: Jaitley
Recalling the benefits of self-help groups (SHGs), Jaitley said they have come a long way and generated lakhs of jobs in rural areas.
Jul 11, 2017, 14:37 PM IST
Post-note ban 12.54 lakh PoS terminals added in Q4
Post the November 8 demonetisation measure, 12.54 lakh Point of Sale (PoS) terminals have been added during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal ended March to facilitate more digital transactions, the government has said.
May 25, 2017, 14:44 PM IST
DeMo effect: 12.54 lakh PoS terminals added in Jan-March quarter
The Finance Ministry on Wednesday said as many as 12.54 lakh Point of Sale (PoS) terminals were added in January-March this year, giving a boost to government's efforts to promote digital transactions after demonetisation.
May 24, 2017, 22:27 PM IST
Demonetisation: Here's how transaction charge waiver on debit cards will benefit you
Amid the ongoing political outcry over demonetisation, the government on Wednesday announced several steps aimed at helping the cash-hit citizen of the country and to encourage widespread usage of digital payments post demonetisation.
Nov 24, 2016, 05:31 AM IST
NABARD sanctioned 21000 crores to co-orporative banks
NABARD sanctioned 21000 crores to co-orporative banks. Watch the full segment for more details.
Nov 23, 2016, 19:13 PM IST
Jammu-Kashmir govt launches Rs 4200 cr NABARD's PLC Plan in Jammu
A financial plan by NABARD assessed at Rs 4200.57 crore was today launched here for year 2016-17.
Mar 04, 2016, 01:13 AM IST
Centre urged for Rs 1,300 cr from NABARD for Odisha farmers
Odisha Government Friday requested the Centre to ask NABARD for a loan of Rs 1,300 crore to help farmers.
Dec 11, 2015, 16:18 PM IST
NABARD sanctions Rs 135-cr loan to Haryana for rural infra
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Tuesday said it has sanctioned a loan of Rs 134.64 crore to the Haryana government under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund for 2015-16.
Oct 20, 2015, 13:53 PM IST
Rebooting system which was on sleep mode in J&K: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed
Vowing to turn the corner on developmental front in Jammu, J&K Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Friday said the projects, which had been on "sleep mode", are now being taken up for execution.
Oct 16, 2015, 20:26 PM IST
Govt releases Rs 11,281 crore for settling farm claims
The government on Monday said it has released Rs 11,281 crore between April and July to NABARD to pay interest subvention claims to banks for short-term crop loans of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.
Jul 27, 2015, 21:30 PM IST
Jayant Sinha launches Nabard's digitisation scheme for SHGs
With an objective to promote financial inclusion, Nabard today started a pilot project for complete digitisation of women self help groups (SHGs) to improve the quality of interface between members and banks for efficient and hassle free delivery of banking services.
Mar 15, 2015, 19:30 PM IST
Arun Jaitley to meet heads of PSU banks on Mar 5
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will meet heads of public sector banks on March 5 to review credit offtake as well as the progress made under the Jan Dhan Yojana.
Feb 17, 2015, 19:34 PM IST
FM Jaitley for long term agri investment to meet food demand
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said there is a need for long term investment in agriculture for meeting future food demands of the country.
Jan 16, 2015, 16:03 PM IST
Govt to revive 23 district co-op banks, to infuse Rs 2,375 cr
Government Wednesday decided to infuse Rs 2,375.42 crore to revive 23 District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) in four states which were on the verge of closure.
Nov 05, 2014, 22:30 PM IST
RBI's Khan for freedom to banks for financial inclusion goals
Banks should be given some freedom to determine their financial inclusion strategies as making such obligations mandatory has its own distractions, RBI Deputy Governor H R Khan said today.
Jul 24, 2014, 23:55 PM IST
Union Budget 2014: 'Budget will help capital investment in farming'
Apart from that the target to form 5 lakh more joint liability groups of farmers will also be very helpful given the fact that the number of landless farmers is increasing.
Jul 10, 2014, 17:26 PM IST
