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Banks’ improved NPA recovery, declined loan provisioning to continue in 2022: ICRA

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The recent improvement in recovery of the non-performing assets and decline in provisioning of loans in the banking sector are expected to improve further in the coming year, rating agency ICRA said.

Accordingly, the improvement in such parameters has helped realise better profitability for the banks, the rating agency said.

However, subdued credit growth and surplus liquidity continue to be a drag on the profit margins for the sector.

“The banking sector navigated well during 2022, despite the challenges posed by the second wave of Covid-19… Even in the absence of relief measures such as moratorium on loan repayments or standstill on NPA classification, which were allowed during the first wave, banks were able to reduce their NPAs,” said Anil Gupta, Vice-President and Sector Head at ICRA.

For small finance banks, the Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the performance during FY21 and H1FY22 in terms of growth, asset quality and profitability.

“The asset quality was impacted adversely as the product segment for SFBs is largely unsecured with a focus on the self-employed segment, which is more vulnerable to income shocks,” said Sachin Sachdeva, Vice-President and Sector Head at ICRA.

Notably, microfinance constitutes the largest product segment for such institutions.

The rating agency expects the SFB sector to witness improvement in asset under management growth in FY22 as compared with FY21, but the asset quality metrics are expected to remain weak, which would thereby keep credit costs elevated and hence profitability subdued.

For non-banking financial companies, including the housing finance companies, the rating agency is of the view that their asset under management growth in FY22 would be four-to-six per cent lower taking into consideration the impact of the second wave of the pandemic and all other regulatory changes.

But, this estimate didn’t take into the account the possible impact of the new variant – Omicron.

“The reported asset quality numbers would be impacted in the near term in view of the tightened regulations, which could lead to earnings-related headwinds for some (NBFC) players,” said A.M. Karthik, Vice-President and Sector Head at the rating agency.

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‘Take A Trip To Vietnam For Your iPhone 16’: X User Proposes Cost-Effective Way To Buy The Latest Apple Smartphone

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Apple recently launched its latest iPhone series, the iPhone 16 series. In addition, the company also launched the latest Apple Watch along with the latest version of Apple AirPods.

Trip To Vietnam For Apple

Apple products from time immemorial have been known for their exorbitant and sky-high pricing. Many have often made memes about having to sell their organs to be able to afford one of their iPhones.

Now, with the latest launch, and X user has found a way to cut corners by taking a trip.

According to the user, an aspiring iPhone buyer in India should take a trip to the East Asian nation of Vietnam to be able to get the new iPhone 16 at a cheaper rate.

However, the user also notes that these savings can only be made, if the buyer is intending to buy the advanced iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Savings Only iPhone 16 Pro

The user said, “Plan your #iPhone16 purchase with a trip to #Vietnam and spend the same amount you would be spending buying it here in India.”

In addition, the user also added, “But the savings work only if you are planning to buy the #iPhone16Pro or the #iPhone16ProMax”.

In addition, the user also surmised an instance of users travelling to the UAE an purchasing these phones.

According to the user, the Visa fees & fight rates don’t make Dubai that lucrative unless flying somewhere via UAE or planning for the #iPhone16ProMax only”.

As per the statistics produced by the user, the most expensive iPhone 16 Pro Max will cost an Indian buyer Rs 1,44,900 a piece. In Vietnam, however, it would cost a buyer Rs 1,18,992.

This marks a difference of Rs 25,908. Meanwhile, in the UAE, particularly in Dubai, the same phone would cost the buyer Rs 1,16,550, marking a difference of Rs 28,350.

The iPhone series will be available in India from September 20, with the pre-order for the phone starting on September 13.

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Mumbai: MahaRERA To Launch New ‘MahaCRITI’ Website On September 1, Existing Portal Offline For Migration On August 30-31

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Mumbai: MahaRERA To Launch New 'MahaCRITI' Website On September 1, Existing Portal Offline For Migration On August 30-31

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority’s (MahaRERA’s) new website ‘MahaCRITI’ will be launched on September 1 at 00.00 hours. To enable the migration to the new portal, the existing MahaRERA’s website will go offline on August 30 and 31.

During this transition period, the back-end team will perform various technical tasks to provide better user experience.

MahaRERA will also conduct classroom and virtual training for all real estate stakeholders to facilitate familiarity, easy navigation and user friendliness of MahaCRITI.

The training, that commenced on Thursday, will continue on August 30 and September 1 at MahaRERA’s head office situated in Bandra-Kurla Complex. The housing regulator has announced training schedule on the website. Videos on the training demo shall also be made available on MahaRERA’s portal.

The stakeholders are encouraged to participate in these sessions for a hands-on experience with the new system.

The training’s second phase will be available for two weeks after the website goes live on September 1. The training module will also guide the complainants as well as lawyers on complaint registration and its further process.

Developers, promoters and their self-regulatory bodies will be guided on how to use the website effectively for routine tasks such as registration of new housing projects, corrections, extensions as per requirement, quarterly progress reports, annual progress reports and project completion Form 4.

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2025 Yamaha YZF-R15 Launches Globally with Exciting New Features and Color Choices

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Yamaha has launched an updated version of its YZF-R15 in Indonesia, enhancing its entry-level sports bike with new features and a fresh look. The updated model now offers smartphone connectivity, similar to the version available in India. It also introduces a striking-black color option, along with grey/silver/, grey/black, and blue. Despite these upgrades in features and appearance, the bike maintains its original mechanical design, ensuring reliability while appealing to new and existing riders.

The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R15 for the Indonesian market maintains its familiar 155cc single-cylinder engine with VVT, producing 18.1 bhp and 14.2 Nm of torque, and is paired with six-speed transmission. It features a monoshock rear suspension and inverted telescopic front forks, along with dual-channel ABS and disc brakes on both wheels. While it lacks the traction control found on the Indian model, it retains its Deltabox frame, an 11-liter fuel tank, and a total weight of 141 kg, all supported by 17-inch alloy wheels.

The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R15 comes equipped with a range of advanced features, including dual-channel ABS, traction control, a slipper clutch, and a quick shifter. It also features a fully digital instrument cluster that provides not only essential ride information but also ride tracking, onboard diagnostics, and periodic maintenance reminders, enhancing the overall riding experience.

India Yamaha Motor has marked a notable milestone in its manufacturing history with the success of the Yamaha Ray ZR 125 Fi-Hybrid in Europe. This scooter, produced in India, has gained considerable traction across several European nations. From January to July this year, approximately 13,400 units of the Ray ZR 125 Fi Hybrid were sold across 27 European countries.

Consumers have responded positively to the Yamaha Ray ZR 125 Fi Hybrid, appreciating its well-rounded design and features. The scooter has received a positive response across major European markets such as the UK, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Switzerland, Greece, and Portugal.

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