Lakshmi Vilas Bank Crisis – All you want to know about

Lakshmi Vilas Bank is the third Bank after the PMC and Yes Bank to be placed under Moratorium in the recent times. The financial position of The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. (the bank) has undergone a steady decline with the bank incurring continuous losses over the last three years, eroding its net-worth. In absence of any viable strategic plan, declining advances and mounting non-performing assets (NPAs), the losses are expected to continue. The bank has not been able to raise adequate capital to address issues around its negative net-worth and continuing losses. Further, the bank is also experiencing continuous withdrawal of deposits and low levels of liquidity.

RBI’s IInd Dose of Booster Measures to counter Indian Economy during COVID-19 crisis

On April 17th 2020 RBI Governor Shri Shakti Kanta Das announced the second series of measures to give boost to ailing economy by providing relief to various sectors and financial institutions including NBFC. The measures were aimed to (i) maintain adequate liquidity in the system and its constituents in the face of COVID-19 related dislocations; (ii) facilitate and incentivise bank credit flows; (iii) ease financial stress; and (iv) enable the normal functioning of markets.

RBI announces draft revival plan for Yes Bank.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today announced a draft revival plan for the beleaguered Yes Bank, in which it has been proposed that SBI can invest in the reconstructed bank for up to 49 per cent stake for nearly Rs 2,450 crore. The central bank has invited suggestions from public on the draft scheme till Monday, after which a final call will be taken.