Subrata Panda, Sanjay Kumar Singh And Anup Roy

Stories by Subrata Panda, Sanjay Kumar Singh And Anup Roy

Bank of Baroda to pay $600 million to settle NMC Health litigation

Bank of Baroda to pay $600 million to settle NMC Health litigation

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

State-owned Bank of Baroda (BoB) has agreed to pay $600 million (about 5,700 crore) to settle litigation arising from the collapse of NMC Health, ending years of cross-border legal proceedings.

Bharti Airtel Becomes India's Biggest Wealth Creator, IT Giants Lose 8.5 Trillion

Bharti Airtel Becomes India's Biggest Wealth Creator, IT Giants Lose 8.5 Trillion

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

Bharti Airtel added 7.64 trillion in value over the past five years, making it the biggest wealth creator in India's private sector, while the IT sector, including TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, collectively lost 8.5 trillion in value, according to the latest Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report.

Want To Invest In Life Cycle Funds?

Want To Invest In Life Cycle Funds?

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2026

Life cycle funds may suit people who are starting their investing journey. They may suit those who do not want to monitor their investments frequently. Busy professionals, beginners and delegators, who lack the time, information or interest to manage asset allocation actively, may find these funds useful.

RBI Caps Fraud Compensation at Rs 25,000

RBI Caps Fraud Compensation at Rs 25,000

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2026

Customers must report the fraud both to their bank and to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or Helpline 1930 within five calendar days of the occurrence of the fraudulent transaction.

How To Choose A Retail Algo

How To Choose A Retail Algo

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2026

Algo strategies must be registered with stock exchanges.

India's Remittances Stay Strong Amidst West Asia Conflict

India's Remittances Stay Strong Amidst West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2026

India's remittance inflows have remained robust despite the West Asia conflict, driven by precautionary transfers and diversification of remittance sources, with bankers expecting continued stability for the year.

Assess Mythos Threat By June 30: RBI To Banks

Assess Mythos Threat By June 30: RBI To Banks

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2026

'...A new challenge has emerged in the form of Mythos.'

Want OpenAI Shares? Read This First

Want OpenAI Shares? Read This First

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2026

Investors should do thorough due diligence when selecting a platform.

India must focus on long-term growth, not short-term challenges: Citi CEO

India must focus on long-term growth, not short-term challenges: Citi CEO

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2026

Despite current headwinds, India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy and should not allow near-term challenges to obscure its long-term growth potential, said Jane Fraser, Citi Chair and Chief Executive Officer.

PSU External Borrowings May Top $15 Billion in FY27 Amid RBI Incentives

PSU External Borrowings May Top $15 Billion in FY27 Amid RBI Incentives

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2026

State-owned enterprises in India are projected to significantly increase their overseas borrowings, potentially exceeding $15 billion in FY27, driven by the Reserve Bank of India's new concessional forex swap facility which offers a 3 per cent funding-cost advantage.

India aims to operationalise 9 FTAs in 10 months, eyes more pacts: Piyush Goyal

India aims to operationalise 9 FTAs in 10 months, eyes more pacts: Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India expects to operationalise nine free trade agreements (FTAs) within the next 10 months, with plans for an additional three to four significant pacts over the coming year, reinforcing India's ambition to become a global manufacturing and investment hub.

SBI Chief Setty backs RBI rate pause, urges focus on India's long-term growth story

SBI Chief Setty backs RBI rate pause, urges focus on India's long-term growth story

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2026

State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty has expressed support for a 'pause' in policy rates by the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee, believing it will help stabilise conditions and support economic growth. He also urged investors to look beyond short-term equity market movements and focus on India's structural transformation, driven by reforms and digital infrastructure.

MSME Credit Growth Slows, Micro Borrowers Show Early Stress: Report

MSME Credit Growth Slows, Micro Borrowers Show Early Stress: Report

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2026

Loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India saw moderated growth in April 2026, with early signs of stress emerging among micro borrowers and manufacturers, according to a report by credit bureau CRIF High Mark. The slowdown is attributed to potential impacts of global uncertainty.

Bank Frauds Drop, Losses Soar

Bank Frauds Drop, Losses Soar

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2026

The highest number of frauds was reported under the card, Internet, and digital payments categories in FY24 and FY25. 'Advances' accounted for the largest share (85.5 per cent) in FY26.

RBI Plans New UPI Safety Checks

RBI Plans New UPI Safety Checks

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2026

Authorised push payment frauds have emerged as a growing challenge globally as scammers increasingly rely on social engineering techniques to persuade users to transfer money voluntarily, making recovery more difficult even when transactions are authenticated.

Heard About NPS' RIS Scheme For Your Parents?

Heard About NPS' RIS Scheme For Your Parents?

Rediff.com   27 May 2026

RIS Steady Life Cycle begins with an equity allocation of 35 per cent at age 60, which gradually reduces. Between ages 75 and 85, it remains constant at 10 per cent.

RBI surplus transfer to govt hits a new high of Rs 2.87 trn

RBI surplus transfer to govt hits a new high of Rs 2.87 trn

Rediff.com   24 May 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a record surplus transfer of Rs 2.87 trillion to the central government for FY26, driven by increased income and an expanded balance sheet, despite a reduction in the contingent risk buffer (CRB) to 6.5 per cent.

Sanjiv Bajaj: 'Fortunately, We've More Companies Than Family Members'

Sanjiv Bajaj: 'Fortunately, We've More Companies Than Family Members'

Rediff.com   23 May 2026

'We strongly believe that anyone with capability and a strong work ethic should have a chance at the top job.'

Expert Advice: Rebalance Your Portfolio Amidst Gold Surge, Equity Volatility

Expert Advice: Rebalance Your Portfolio Amidst Gold Surge, Equity Volatility

Rediff.com   21 May 2026

Amidst a sharp run-up in gold and silver prices, investors are advised to rebalance their portfolios by booking partial profits in precious metals and reallocating to domestic equities and debt, according to financial experts.

Public Sector Banks clock fourth straight year of profit, hit record Rs 1.98 trillion

Public Sector Banks clock fourth straight year of profit, hit record Rs 1.98 trillion

Rediff.com   20 May 2026

Public-sector banks (PSBs) in India have reported an 11.2 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit, reaching a record 1.98 trillion in FY26, marking their fourth consecutive year of profitability, driven by sustained business growth, improved asset quality, and strong capital positions.