Tag: HDFC Bank

HDFC bank launches SME e-bank

HDFC Bank, the country’s second largest private sector lender, has launched a digital bank for its Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) customers. It aims to grow its market share in the hinterlands with this. “It takes away the hassle of physical availability of a relationship manager and makes ba…

SBI rolls out Rs. 200-cr start-up fund

State Bank of India seems to be setting great store by start-ups in the financial technology (FinTech) space. After starting an exclusive branch for start-ups in Bengaluru earlier this year, it has set up a Rs. 200-crore fund to provide assistance to them. SBI Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya said…

Private banks keen to play venture capitalists to startups

Top private sector banks with deep reserves are now playing venture capitalists to startups at a time when startup valuations are sliding and angel investors have become more cautious than before. ICICI Bank , HDFC Bank and Axis Bank have formed separate lending teams to fund small startups, main…

Banks develop an appetite for start-ups

In a dimly lit auditorium, three groups were called on to the stage to polite applause. Electronic music, with the bassline turned up too high, reverbed through the speakers. A couple of them smiled as they held their award to the flashlight of two cameras. Orange, which was the hallmark colour o…

Mobile banking sees dramatic surge in India

The value of transactions concluded over smartphones surged in recent months as banks encouraged businesses to manage their finances using mobile phones and mobile usage among retail customers expanded rapidly. The value of mobile banking transactions jumped 46% to `49,029 crore in December from …

Snapdeal assists capital needs of 1,200 SMBs with Rs 300 crore

Snapdeal’s Capital Assist programme has reached out to 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises across 300 cities in the country and disbursed loans of around Rs 300 crore till date. The e-tailer has tied up with 25 financial institutions under its Capital Assist programme, which includes HDFC Ba…