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Poor performance by public sector banks, says RBI report

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The private sector banks and foreign banks earned net profits, but the public sector banks incurred a loss of Rs 180 billion

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The growth in the banking sector for 2015-16—according to RBI’s “Report on the Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2015-16”—fell to 7.7 per cent in 2015-16, from 9.7 per cent in 2014-15.

As the banks, especially the public sector ones, had to provide for the “delinquent loans”, the credit and advances, which is an indirect marker of economic activity, fell to a dismal 2.1 per cent in 2015-16 from 7.4 per cent in 2014-15.

Interestingly, the Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) deposits with private sector banks as well as foreign banks grew better than those with the public sector banks.  The growth of CASA deposits with private sector banks jumped to an impressive three per cent—from over 16 per cent to over 19 per cent.

While the Credit-Deposit (C-D) ratio of the banking sector as a whole remained static at 78 per cent, the C-D ratio of the private sector banks stood at 90.3 per cent.

The banking sector on the whole showed declining earnings on interest and non-interest incomes. It was mainly due to slowdown in the growth of credit. Though the sector is not in the red, profits fell by 60 per cent. The private sector banks and foreign banks earned net profits, but the public sector banks incurred a loss of Rs 180 billion, and net losses amounting to 148 per cent.

But the priority sector lending—which includes weaker sections, small and medium enterprises, agriculture and housing— showed a marked improvement, increasing from 9.3 per cent in 2014-15 to 16 per cent in 2015-16. The target for the priority sector lending was 40 per cent. The public sector banks achieved 39.3 per cent, private sector banks logged 45.1 per cent and foreign banks showed 35.3 per cent.

The recovery of non-performing assets (NPAs) for all the banks fell from Rs 307.92 billion in 2014-15 to Rs 227.68 billion in 2015-16. The public sector banks could recover only Rs 1,897.57 billon in 2015-16, compared to Rs 278.49 billion the previous year.

The report notes that recovery was better through the Lok Adalats and Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) than through the SARFAESI (Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002) channel. The recovery through SARFAESI reduced from Rs 256 billion in 2014-15 to Rs 131.79 billion in 2015-16.

Despite a slowdown in credit growth, the loan portfolio reveals an interesting profile. Loans in the housing sector accounted for 52 per cent, up by 16.4 per cent over the previous year, followed by personal loans, 29.8 per cent, which include educational loans, while auto loans stood at 11.1 per cent.

Meanwhile, the credit sensitive sectors, including capital and real estate, accounted for 20 per cent of the loans. Foreign banks lent 27.7 per cent, which is more than private banks, which stood at 26.3 per cent. The public sector banks loans in this sector were the lowest, at 16.9 per cent. An overwhelming chunk of the loans, 92.5 per cent, in this segment went to the real estate.

The ownership pattern of the banks shows that while the government maintains a majority stake in the public sector banks, 51 per cent, the non-resident shareholding in the PSBs, 11.9 per cent, contrasted with 72.7 per cent in the private sector banks.

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PM Modi takes aim at critics with Dimagi Naxal remark at SRCC centenary address

PM Modi revived his dimagi Naxal remark at SRCC’s centenary celebrations and spoke about India’s development journey.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi revived his ‘dimagi Naxal’ remark while addressing the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi on Saturday, using the term to criticise his opponents.

Speaking to students at the Delhi college, PM Modi described the phrase as a “homeopathic pill” and said it had prompted those he described as “dimagi Naxals” to come forward and reveal their views.

The prime minister also used his address to speak to Gen-Z about India’s development journey and asked students to consider the challenges the country had faced in the past.

PM Modi recalls past crises

During his speech, PM Modi referred to the 2013 Kedarnath disaster and the 2008 global financial crisis while criticising the handling of national emergencies by previous governments.

He said the government at the time of the Kedarnath disaster was shaken and questioned its ability to respond to the crisis.

Referring to the 2008 banking crisis, PM Modi alleged that the government of the time failed to effectively deal with the situation and claimed that India’s banking system was pushed close to collapse.

Prime minister lists challenges faced by his government

PM Modi also highlighted several major global crises that occurred during his government’s tenure.

He mentioned the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, disruptions to global trade and supply chains, and the crisis in West Asia.

The prime minister said there had been concerns that India would struggle during these crises but argued that the country had continued to move forward.

PM Modi’s earlier SRCC visit

PM Modi had earlier visited SRCC in 2013, when he was the chief minister of Gujarat. His speech at the college received significant attention, particularly on social media, ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha election.

His latest visit came during the college’s centenary celebrations, where his address focused on young people, India’s development ambitions and the challenges faced by the country.

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India Metro Rail Network May Overtake US in 2 Years

India’s metro rail network has reached 1,170 km across 26 cities. Union minister Manohar Lal said the country could overtake the US in network length within two years.

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India is on track to become the country with the second-largest metro rail network in the world after China, with Union Minister Manohar Lal saying the country could overtake the United States within the next two years.

India’s metro rail network has now expanded to 1,170 km across 26 cities. The network is only 216 km shorter than the US metro rail network, which stands at 1,386 km, according to figures cited by the minister.

India’s metro network expands rapidly

Speaking after the inauguration of an extended metro service in Indore, Manohar Lal highlighted the pace at which metro connectivity has grown in India.

He said metro services were operational across just 245 km in five cities when Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014. The network has since expanded to 1,170 km across 26 cities.

The minister said India could overtake the US in terms of metro rail network length in the next two years and become the world’s second-largest country in this segment after China.

China currently has around 8,000 km of metro rail lines, according to the figures cited by the minister.

Indore metro extension inaugurated

The minister made the remarks after inaugurating an extended section of the Indore metro. The project was built at a cost of around Rs 2,850 crore.

The Indore metro was earlier operating commercially on a six-km stretch between Gandhi Nagar and Super Corridor-3 stations. Following the extension, the service will operate on a 17-km route between Gandhi Nagar and Malviya Nagar Chauraha.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the metro service would mark a new phase in Indore’s development. He also said the network would eventually be extended to Ujjain and other nearby areas.

India’s metro rail network: Key figures

  • India currently has 1,170 km of operational metro rail network.
  • Metro services are operational across 26 cities.
  • The US has around 1,386 km of metro rail network.
  • India is currently 216 km behind the US.
  • China has around 8,000 km of metro rail lines.
  • India’s operational network stood at 245 km across five cities in 2014.

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PM Modi returns to SRCC after 13 years, revisits 2013 glass full speech

PM Narendra Modi returned to SRCC after 13 years for its centenary celebrations, revisiting themes from his landmark 2013 address.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Saturday, 13 years after his previous visit to the institution as Gujarat chief minister. 

His latest visit came as SRCC marked its centenary celebrations. Modi’s 2013 address at the college had attracted significant attention as he spoke about India’s youth, governance and the country’s demographic potential.

In 2013, Modi was Gujarat chief minister and had not yet been named the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate. He returned to the same campus this year as Prime Minister, having completed 12 years as Prime Minister and serving his third consecutive term. 

What PM Modi said at SRCC in 2013

The 2013 lecture was titled Emerging Business Models in the Global Scenario. The address also covered governance and India’s young population.

He described India’s youth as a source of national strength rather than simply a group of new-age voters. He also highlighted India’s demographic advantage and argued that the country needed to make better use of its young population.

One of the notable moments from the speech involved a glass of water.  Modi contrasted the conventional descriptions of a glass as half full or half empty and said he viewed it as full, with half containing water and the other half air.

The speech also included his remarks on technology and young Indians. Referring to an anecdote from a visit to Taiwan, Modi used the phrase “mouse-charmers” to describe Indians using computers and suggested that young Indians had the ability to influence the world through technology.

‘Minimum government, maximum governance’

Modi’s 2013 address also touched on governance. He spoke about the role of government and the need for better governance.

He also spoke about India’s potential in the 21st century. 

Modi returns as PM for SRCC centenary

The September 5 visit coincided with Teachers’ Day and SRCC’s 100th anniversary. The Prime Minister’s Office had announced that Modi would participate in the college’s centenary celebrations and address the gathering. SRCC was established in 1926 by industrialist and philanthropist Sir Shri Ram.

Earlier this year, Modi also met the SRCC governing body at his residence in April in connection with the college’s centenary celebrations and released a commemorative postage stamp marking the occasion. 

The return to SRCC came 13 years after his 2013 appearance at the college, when he addressed students as Gujarat chief minister.

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