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Interview with chairman SC Shetty: 'SBI Will Double Its Balance Sheet In 6-7 Years'

Interview with chairman SC Shetty: 'SBI Will Double Its Balance Sheet In 6-7 Years'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'Credit growth in India remains in double digits, even though corporate borrowing is subdued.' 'Corporate credit is weak because companies are cash-rich and cautious amid global uncertainty.'

C S Setty appointed new SBI chairman for 3 years

C S Setty appointed new SBI chairman for 3 years

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The government on Tuesday appointed C S Setty as chairman of the country's biggest lender State Bank of India (SBI) for a period of three years. Setty, currently senior most MD of the bank, will replace incumbent chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara on August 28.

Parineeti's Shaadi Look Salutes Her Nani

Parineeti's Shaadi Look Salutes Her Nani

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'The sound of the challa when her nani walked around the house, was a melody of strength and grace' for Parineeti. 'That's when I knew we HAD to add that piece of legacy to her lehenga.'

Sitharaman urges banks to make loans affordable

Sitharaman urges banks to make loans affordable

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said people are finding current interest rates "very stressful" and urged banks to make them affordable. Speaking at an event organised by State Bank of India, the finance minister said that at present, India requires industry to ramp up and invest in new facilities, and added that lowering lending rates can help achieve the "Viksit Bharat" aspiration.

Can Setty Take SBI To New Heights?

Can Setty Take SBI To New Heights?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

It is to be seen if SBI under Setty, who will have a three-year term, can ride the economic cycle to take SBI to new heights, navigating some of these challenges.

13 candidates in fray for PNB top job

13 candidates in fray for PNB top job

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

At least 13 candidates are in the race for the position of managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of Punjab National Bank (PNB), the second-largest public sector bank (PSB), according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. "Among the candidates, some are executive directors (EDs) and managing directors in major PSBs. "Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) will conduct the interviews next month," said a source.

C S Setty: SBI's New Boss

C S Setty: SBI's New Boss

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'You will see him frequently asking customers -- especially retail -- about service experience, pain points, areas of improvement and suggestions.'

A Traditional Kerala Meal For Sreejesh

A Traditional Kerala Meal For Sreejesh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The customary naadan or home-cooked meal is rather memorable fare.

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

More than 3,000 gifts for Lord Ram from Sita's birthplace in Janakpur in Nepal have arrived in Ayodhya.

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

From panthers to crocodiles, Sukanya Verma gives you a wild menu on OTT this week.

Jinnah Tower in AP painted in tricolour amid row

Jinnah Tower in AP painted in tricolour amid row

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'uslim elder leaders fought against the Britishers during the freedom struggle. After achieving independence, some of the Muslims left the country and settled in Pakistan. But, we wanted to continue in our country as Indians and we love our motherland'

Posthumous Globe win for Chadwick Boseman

Posthumous Globe win for Chadwick Boseman

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Boseman, who died in August at the age of 43 following a four year-long private battle with colon cancer, won the award in the Best Performance by an actor in a Motion Picture category.

Andhra govt hoists tricolour on Jinnah Tower in Guntur amid row

Andhra govt hoists tricolour on Jinnah Tower in Guntur amid row

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Andhra Pradesh home minister Mekathoti Sucharitha hoisted the National Flag at the Jinnah Tower.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: So Much Fun!

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: So Much Fun!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever makes you mourn the legend that was Chadwick Boseman, but also assures that forward is the only way to go, observes Mayur Sanap. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

In a statement posted on his official Twitter handle, the actor's family said he was diagnosed with the disease in 2016.

HC grants stay on revocation of TRS MLA's citizenship

HC grants stay on revocation of TRS MLA's citizenship

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA Ramesh Chennamaneni, who was re-elected to the Telangana assembly from the Vemulawada constituency last year, received a notice from the home ministry cancelling the Indian citizenship for concealing facts pertaining to his visits to India during the 12-month period immediately preceding his application seeking citizenship.

Pak judicial panel report shouldn't be part trial: Lakhvi

Pak judicial panel report shouldn't be part trial: Lakhvi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

Lawyers defending seven Pakistani suspects, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, in the Mumbai attacks case, on Saturday contended that the report of judicial commission that visited India should not be made part of their trial as it had "no legal value".

India processes record 41 mn real-time transactions per day

India processes record 41 mn real-time transactions per day

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

India saw growth of around 213 per cent in the number of real-time payments processed over the past year.

Bank board picks Dinesh Khara as new SBI chairman

Bank board picks Dinesh Khara as new SBI chairman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Khara will replace SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar, whose three-year term comes to an end on October 7.

How Black Panther rocked the Oscars

How Black Panther rocked the Oscars

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The star cast made its presence felt.

Review: Black Panther is more than a superhero movie

Review: Black Panther is more than a superhero movie

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

...And that's a very good thing, feels Sukanya Verma.

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Letter lays open cracks in Congress on CWC eve

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

As the debate over the issue of leadership raged, another group of leaders put their weight behind the Gandhi family on Sunday, calling for Sonia Gandhi to stay or Rahul Gandhi to take charge again.

ASK AJIT: Buy, Sell or Hold?

ASK AJIT: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Ajit Mishra answers reader queries on the stock market.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly on a train!

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly on a train!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Reader Sridhar Challa sent us this picture from Portsmouth.

Murali spotted Dravid in Hyderabad

Murali spotted Dravid in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

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Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Want to become Thor? Iron Man? Hulk?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

This is your chance, says Ranjita Ganesan

Sai's Take: Election 2019: Endgame

Sai's Take: Election 2019: Endgame

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'The similarities between the blockbusting Avengers: Endgame and Election 2019 cannot be starker. So who plays who?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.