Abhijit Lele And Priya Nair

Stories by Abhijit Lele And Priya Nair

SBI limits free ATM transactions to 5, will others follow?

SBI limits free ATM transactions to 5, will others follow?

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2014

Even as State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, has decided to charge its customers for more than five transactions through automated teller machines (ATMs), private sectors banks continue to be on a wait-and-watch mode.

7 benefits if Insurance Bill is passed

7 benefits if Insurance Bill is passed

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2014

It will allow more transparency in policies and flexibility in premium payment, besides improving processing of claims.

Investment advice: Try e-commerce for good returns

Investment advice: Try e-commerce for good returns

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2014

These stocks are overvalued and, therefore, one should not adopt a buy and hold strategy.

Kashmir floods: An eye opener for buying travel policies

Kashmir floods: An eye opener for buying travel policies

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2014

The shortest duration for which one can buy travel insurance is seven days.

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

An analysis of the National Housing Bank's Residex shows from 2007 to now, almost all tier-II cities have seen their residential property prices appreciate by 45-120 per cent.

Benefits of buying insurance policy at an early age

Benefits of buying insurance policy at an early age

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2014

Most policies have a 30-90 days waiting period, during which you will not be able to claim any hospitalisation expense, except in case of accidents.

Ensure that your TDS reaches the Income Tax department

Ensure that your TDS reaches the Income Tax department

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

If not, an assessee might be charged interest for not paying TDS on time.

Why FDs are still the most popular saving options

Why FDs are still the most popular saving options

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

The interest rate on FDs hasn't changed much over the years.

SBI to raise global biz share to 25% in 3 years

SBI to raise global biz share to 25% in 3 years

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

SBI's number of foreign offices increased from 186 in March 2013 to 190 in March 2014, in 36 countries.

RBI begins review of Jan Dhan rollout

RBI begins review of Jan Dhan rollout

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

A senior RBI official said the regulator was focusing on performance of banks' statewise and in each district.

I have enough liquidity to look after growth needs, assures SBI chief

I have enough liquidity to look after growth needs, assures SBI chief

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

In an interview with Business Standard, Arundhati Bhattacharya says she expects stalled projects coming back on track in two quarters.

Don't let your insurance policy lapse

Don't let your insurance policy lapse

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

Now insurance companies will train agents not only to get new business but retain existing customers.

Making a will online saves money, time and is legally valid too

Making a will online saves money, time and is legally valid too

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

Such a will, a cheaper and more convenient option, has to be signed by two witnesses.

Banks seek stricter norms for reporting on wilful defaulters

Banks seek stricter norms for reporting on wilful defaulters

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

Banks, through the Indian Banks' Association, have urged RBI and credit information companies to maintain a database of wilful defaulters.

Ahead of festive season, banks cut big-ticket home loan rates

Ahead of festive season, banks cut big-ticket home loan rates

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2014

SBI, ICICI Bank and PNB reduce interest rate for loans above Rs 75,00,000

SC verdict on coal blocks worries bankers

SC verdict on coal blocks worries bankers

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2014

These numbers show overall exposure and are not a reflection that all loans are going to be impacted.

Reliance Retail tweaks funding strategy

Reliance Retail tweaks funding strategy

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2014

Reliance Retail would be exposed to implementation and execution risks in its expansion plans.

Cheaper purchase options are available but with riders

Cheaper purchase options are available but with riders

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2014

ICICI Bank's new offer is for those with savings in fixed deposits but no immediate liquidity

Digitising insurance policies is free for customers

Digitising insurance policies is free for customers

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2014

Insurance company will bear the cost of digitising. It will in turn benefit from lower expenses on servicing policies.

Opt for child plans that offer premium waiver options

Opt for child plans that offer premium waiver options

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

Combination of term plans and mutual funds will provide the same benefits.