At the end of FY25, the lender’s asset quality has improved to 1.08%, compared to 1.5% a year earlier. The goal for this year is to reduce the gross non-performing assets (NPA) to below 1%.
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Friday that it has imposed a penalty of Rs 41.8 lakh on Bandhan Bank due to non-compliance with certain regulations, particularly those related to Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. The RBI cited that Bandhan Bank did not perform periodic risk categorization reviews for specific account types and approved loans associated with its directors. “This action is based on deficiencies in statutory and regulatory compliance, and it does not imply any judgment on the validity of transactions or agreements between the bank and its customers,” stated the RBI. Additionally, the central bank…
MUMBAI: Unity Small Finance Bank has taken the lead in the competitive bidding for Aviom India Housing Finance, which is backed by impact investors, tendering an upfront payment of ₹775 crore, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. Other competitors include Authum Investment and Infrastructure, Northern Arc, DMI Housing, Kifs Housing Finance, and Omkara Asset Reconstruction Company. Authum has proposed ₹750 crore, consisting of ₹450 crore upfront with the remainder staggered over two years. Northern Arc submitted an offer of ₹625 crore, including ₹325 crore upfront and the rest payable in two years. DMI Housing’s offer includes an upfront…
MUMBAI: TPG-backed mortgage lender Grihum Housing Finance is preparing to appoint Arjun Chowdhry, a former Citibanker, as its new Managing Director and CEO, according to insider sources. He is anticipated to join the firm next month. Chowdhry, who has over two years of experience as the head of retail lending and credit cards at Axis Bank, resigned last month to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. “TPG and the board believe Arjun’s expertise in underwriting credit card customers will greatly benefit strategies aimed at low-income clients, often perceived as higher risk,” noted a knowledgeable official. Messages sent to Chowdhry and Grihum…