Lakshmi Vilas Bank

The court has refused to intervene in the merger but has raised some important questions to the central bank on the issue of transparency in the whole process

Before Zee, these companies’ shareholders ousted promoters

Shareholders of Zee have called in for a special meeting seeking removal of MD Punit Goenka along with two other directors from the board. This isn’t the first time when shareholders of a certain company have shown exit door to the promoters. Watch the video to find out about such companies.

DBS facing lawsuits in India after takeover of Lakshmi Vilas Bank

The amalgamation of LVB and the Indian unit of DBS was completed on November 27, 2020 after approval from the Reserve Bank of India.

RBI extends Rs 7,000-crore special liquidity assistance to DBS Bank: Report

The funds will be used by DBS Bank India to manage the mismatch arising out of erstwhile Lakshmi Vilas Bank's assets and liabilities, according to a news report.

DBS Bank infuses Rs2,500 crore in Indian arm for LVB deal

DBS Bank India is well-capitalised, and its capital adequacy ratio (CAR) remains above regulatory requirements after the merger with Lakshmi Vilas Bank, DBS Bank said

LVB-DBS amalgamation: Madras HC's interim order gives some relief to LVB shareholders

The court, however, refused to intervene in the amalgamation of the bank with DBS.

LVB-DBS deal: Post equity capital, RBI directs LVB to write off tier-2 bonds as well

As part of the scheme of amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank India, the Reserve Bank of India ( RBI) has directec the lender to also write off tier-2 bonds worth around Rs 320 crore

Bombay HC declines interim relief to LVB promoter entities in DBS merger spat

A day before the final scheme of amalgamation between Lakshmi Vilas Bank and DBS Bank India becomes effective, these promoter group entities of the ailing south India-based lender had initiated legal action against the Reserve Bank of India, the Union of India, and DBS Bank

LVB-DBS deal: Post equity capital, RBI likely to write off tier-2 bonds of LVB as well

As part of the scheme of amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank India, the Reserve Bank of India ( RBI) may soon move to also write off tier-2 bonds of the ailing lender worth around Rs 320 crore

LVB promoter group entities drag RBI, Govt, DBS Bank to Bombay HC; challenge final scheme of amalgamation

The promoter group holds 6.80 per cent stake in Lakshmi Vilas Bank

NSE, BSE suspends trading in Lakshmi Vilas Bank; govt to merge it with DBS Bank

All the branches of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank will function as branches of DBS Bank India from November 27.

LVB-DBS merger effective from Friday: 5 questions answered

Customers, including depositors of the LVB will be able to operate their accounts as customers of DBS Bank India with effect from November 27, 2020, the RBI said.

Curtain falls on 94-year-old LVB: Rise, fall and a painful end

LVB was founded in 1926 by a group of businessmen in Karur in Tamil Nadu. The bank rose to prominence lending to small businesses. But, the fall came quick. Before it could complete a century of existence, the bank got knocked out by its own doing.

LVB moratorium to be lifted on Friday; all branches to function as DBS Bank, says RBI

The government on November 25 cleared the final scheme for the amalgamation of LVB with DBS Bank India.

LVB - DBS Bank merger: Govt approves final scheme of amalgamation; no change in equity write-off clause

According to the draft scheme of amalgamation, the entire paid-up share capital of LVB would be written off after the transaction

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RBI's swift resolution of Lakshmi Vilas Bank to maintain sector stability: S&P

As part of the proposal, DBIL, the wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore-based DBS Bank, will inject Rs 2,500 crore into the merged entity to support its financial position. S&P said this deal is positive for India’s banking sector and will bring much-needed relief to LVB, which has been struggling for many years.

Retail investors of Lakshmi Vilas Bank on the losing end; 3 rules to follow to avoid such cases

Small investors have repeatedly burnt their fingers by dabbling in troubled banks or penny stocks.

The lessons Lakshmi Vilas Bank debacle holds for retail investors

Lakshmi Vilas Bank was struggling for the last few years and it was reflected in its share price, too, but some investors bought the stock in the hope of making a killing from an expected revival but that has not been the case.

Lakshmi Vilas Bank investors to approach RBI to stop merger with DBS Bank

Shareholders of Lakshmi Vilas Bank have suggested other options for the resolution of the stressed lender, including a bidding process from prospective suitors.

After a 20% fall, is more pain in the offing for Lakshmi Vilas Bank investors?

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Lakshmi Vilas Bank moratorium: Bank has enough liquidity, depositors' money safe, says LVB administrator

LVB administrator TN Manoharan said since the moratorium was clamped the bank saw only Rs 10 crore withdrawal through ATMs

Explained | Lakshmi Vilas Bank under moratorium, to be merged with DBS: What does it mean for depositors?

Lakshmi Vilas Bank under a one-month moratorium, find out what it means here

Liquidity not an issue at Lakshmi Vilas Bank; Clix loan book had issues: LVB director Shakti Sinha

Clix is a non-banking phenomenon, it works on a different set of rules and a bank has to be governed by the banking regulations and RBI requirements, Sinha said

Lakshmi Vilas Bank curbs: Here’s what customers should do immediately

Lakshmi Vilas Bank account holders can withdraw up to Rs 25,000, including outflows on SIPs and EMIs. Your money is safe. But change bank mandates soon. The merger with DBS Bank will smoothen things