niche banks

Small-bank rules accommodative,to attract applicants: Analysts

Analysts have welcomed the RBI's final guidelines for setting up small finance banks (SFBs) and payments banks (PBs), saying it will generate good interest in the industry as the norms are accommodative.

Nov 28, 2014, 18:04 PM IST

Suitors line up for small finance and payment banks

With RBI issuing final licensing norms for small finance and payment banks, a host of potential suitors including Shriram Capital and Muthoot Finance on Thursday evinced initial interest in setting up such niche entities.

Nov 27, 2014, 22:11 PM IST

RBI issues final norms for payment, small finance banks

The move, aimed at deepening financial inclusion and boost saving habits, comes within seven months of RBI issuing two full-fledged banking licences in April this year.

Nov 27, 2014, 22:08 PM IST

Financial inclusion: RBI releases final guidelines for licencing of niche banks

Minimum paid-up equity capital for both Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks has been set at Rs 100 crore.

Nov 27, 2014, 18:45 PM IST