REFERENCE Archive

Positive Pay System for CTS and Banks

Positive Pay System for Cheque Truncation System (CTS) is the concept muted by Reserve Bank of India, banking regulator, to make cheque based transactions safer by minimising frauds. The plan to introduce Positive Pay System for Cheque

Delisting Plan of Vedanta Ltd- Update

Vedanta Ltd’s announcement of delisting plan of equity shares continues to grab the attention of  entire Indian  equity investors, apart from its own share holders. Initially it was on account of the low offer price decided by

Delisting of Equity Shares- Process

Delisting of equity shares grabbed the attention of investors in India as various media began to cover the announcement made by mining major, Vedanta in May, 2020.Compared to listing of shares, delisting of shares occurs rarely and

FedSwagat–Digital appointment booking channel to visit Federal Bank

FedSwagat is an innovative appointment booking channel launched for visitors by the Federal Bank Ltd. The bank, which is one of the major commercial sector banks in India, has always been in the forefront in adopting technology,

Gold as an investment option – A brief introduction

Gold has become an investment option with its precious metal status, ever increasing demand and rising prices. The pleasing glitter and surprising malleability of gold have always been magic attractions for mankind. Naturally occurring metals which are

Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) for MSMEs-Lenders guaranteed by NCGTC

Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) is the loan extended to eligible MSMEs/ Business Enterprises being 20 per cent of the loan outstanding as on February 29,2020. The Finance Minister had announced a collateral free, guaranteed credit scheme

Why are banks hesitant to lend to MSE sector with CGTMSE coverage?

MSME sector (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector) plays a crucial role in improving Gross Domestic Product (GDP), creation of employment opportunities and export growth in India. The sector contributes around 30% of GDP, 40% of exports

CGTMSE Coverage for Micro and Small Enterprises

CGTMSE coverage for Micro and Small Enterprises is an initiative of the Government of India and SIDBI to ensure bank credit to Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) without the insistence for collateral securities or third party guarantees.

Essential Commodities Act (EC Act) and its impacts

Essential Commodities Act (EC Act) is an act enacted in 1955 by the Parliament of India with a view to ensuring availability of commodities declared as ‘essential’ at fair price. The EC act aims to avoid hoarding

M-POS (Mobile Point of Sale) & Digital Banking

M-POS or Mobile Point-Of-Sale terminal is a smartphone or tablet equipped with an application/ software provided by a vendor to convert it as a POS terminal. A dedicated wireless device that performs the functions of a cash