MOVING AHEAD: A rural bank in Assam has been conceived on the lines of rather famous venture of Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus.

Rural banking at its best in Assam

While Nobel winner Muhammed Yunus's micro-credit scheme is now well known, a similar venture is making waves in rural Assam.

ICICI, Sangli Bank Boards approve merger

Takeover of Sangli Bank would give ICICI's rural banking, micro-finance and SME operations a tremendous boost.

Dena Bank has proposed to implement Rs 400 crore 'Core Banking' or 'Anywhere Banking' Project in three years.

The bank that has become the leader in retail banking, expects to do a repeat by providing loans for non-farm activities in rural areas.