Indian Government Initiates Stake Reduction in Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions

By Editor - News Desk February 28, 2025

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The Indian government has initiated the process of reducing its equity stakes in select public sector banks (PSBs) and listed public financial institutions (PFIs) to comply with the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms. This move aims to

Business Finance

Bank of India CEO Advocates for Reduced Government Stakes

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

In a recent address at the ‘IIMK-NSE Annual Conference on Macroeconomics, Banking & Finance’, Rajneesh Karnatak, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of India, proposed that the government consider reducing its equity holdings in public sector banks (PSBs) to accommodate the growing capital requirements of an expanding economy.

Finance

Finance Ministry to Review Flagship Schemes with Public Sector Banks Ahead of Budget

By Editor - News Desk January 9, 2025

In preparation for the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26, the Finance Ministry has scheduled a meeting on January 15 with the Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of public sector banks (PSBs). The session, to be chaired by M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), aims to evaluate the progress […]

National

Rahul Gandhi Raises Concerns Over PSBs, Sitharaman Responds

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised questions about the financial health of public sector banks (PSBs) during a parliamentary session, alleging that the institutions are under strain. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, however, dismissed these claims, labeling them as “baseless.” Gandhi, during his address, highlighted issues he believes are affecting the

Finance

No Plans for Public Sector Bank Mergers, Finance Ministry Confirms

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2024

The Finance Ministry has clarified that no proposals are currently under consideration for merging public sector banks (PSBs). This statement was made in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, with the Ministry also acknowledging the positive impact of previous consolidations in the sector. Mergers Yield Positive Results In recent years, India has seen significant consolidation in