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Kochi, July 28 : The Scheme, which is named as REMOT Scheme (Rejuvenation, Modenisation and Technology Upgradation Scheme) is being implemented by Coir Board with the cooperation of Banks. 

The State Bank of India (SBI) has expressed its willingness to cooperate with Coir Board for the implementation REMOT Scheme and to consider/disbursal of term loan in Kerala as contemplated in the Scheme. 

The benefit of the Scheme accrues to two categories viz -spinning category and household category. 

Any individual, self-help group or a group of persons who want to engage themselves in the coir spinning activity or already in the coir spinning activity are eligible for the benefit under the Scheme.

India’s largest banking institution State Bank of India (SBI) registered a steady growth in its standalone net profit for the three month period ended June 30, 2008.

The performance of the bank got a fillip on write-back of bad loans and from strong interest income.
 
During the quarter, the bank has posted an increase of 15.08% in its profit, which stood at Rs 16,407.90 million, as against Rs 14,258.10 million during the corresponding period quarter of the previous year.

A poll of analysts had estimated earnings of Rs 15,961.50 million in June 2008 quarter.

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the merger of State Bank of Saurashtra with its parent State Bank of India, India's largest lender controlling more than one-fourth of banking assets.

The merger between State Bank of Saurashtra and State bank of India has been approved by India, which will help the smaller banks face challenges better.

After a cabinet meeting, Priyaranjan Dasmunshi reported that the merger would help State Bank of Saurashtra to face the competition arising from globalization of the economy. Further it will also augment efficiency and enable better management of risk.

The order would be issued by the government under which it will sanction the merger and move the bill in parliament to repeal State Bank of Saurashtra Act and amend State Bank of India (subsidiary banks) Act for the merger to take effect.