Abhijit Lele And Priya Nair

Stories by Abhijit Lele And Priya Nair

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank of India's ongoing inspection of the book of accounts of Syndicate Bank is unconnected with last week's arrest of S K Jain, its chairman and managing director.

Why systematic investments in top equities make sense

Why systematic investments in top equities make sense

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2014

It's also important to understand the rationale behind choosing particular stocks and when to sell.

TCS raising Rs 4,000 crore via commercial paper

TCS raising Rs 4,000 crore via commercial paper

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2014

Analysts say TCS's total dividend outgo in 2014-15 is likely to cross Rs 11,500 crore (Rs 115 billion), given its policy of paying quarterly dividends.

Should you roll over your FMPs for 3 years?

Should you roll over your FMPs for 3 years?

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2014

One should base the decision on one's potential liability under the new tax rules.

Banks put Rs 21k-cr NPAs on block in 3 months

Banks put Rs 21k-cr NPAs on block in 3 months

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2014

Rush to offload bad loans indicates a revival in asset-sale market

Cashless motor insurance has limited benefits

Cashless motor insurance has limited benefits

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

Hurdles such as approvals for repair and fixed rates can make the process time-consuming.

Do you have an inoperative bank account?

Do you have an inoperative bank account?

Rediff.com   9 May 2014

The Reserve Bank of India has told banks not to levy penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balances in any inoperative account.

NPAs render govt banks unfit for pvt Provident Fund deposits

NPAs render govt banks unfit for pvt Provident Fund deposits

Rediff.com   6 May 2014

Norms governing investments by provident funds bar these from depositing funds in a commercial bank in case the NPAs of that bank exceed two per cent of net advances.

SBI to lend $500 mn, redeem securities worth $800 mn

SBI to lend $500 mn, redeem securities worth $800 mn

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2014

SBI's overall gross NPA as on end-December 2013 was close to Rs 68,000 crore ( Rs 680 billion) or 5.73 per cent of its gross advances.

Bank deposits may not always be tax-free

Bank deposits may not always be tax-free

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2014

TDS merely means the bank will pay you the entire interest amount without forwarding the tax on it to the government.

Ideal tips to secure your special child's financial needs

Ideal tips to secure your special child's financial needs

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2014

Parents should secure thier special child's future.

Loan rating heat on Sahara Hospitality on tepid show

Loan rating heat on Sahara Hospitality on tepid show

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2014

The Sahara group's problems continue, with rating agency CARE cutting its 'BBB' ranking for Sahara Hospitality Ltd's (SHL) long-term bank facility to 'BBB-', due to sub-optimal financial and operational performance.

Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait lays out plans for India

Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait lays out plans for India

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2014

Currently, the West Asian banking group has three branches - in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kochi.

Why SBI wants to 'charge' MTM losses to balance sheet

Why SBI wants to 'charge' MTM losses to balance sheet

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2014

The State Bank of India has proposed to the RBI to allow it to charge mark-to-market losses on its balance sheet.

SBI readies plan to improve profitability

SBI readies plan to improve profitability

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2014

NPAs, cost, fee income, productivity, HR reorientation are focus areas; schedules drawn for addressing all from weeks to a year.

Why it is important to respond to an I-T notice promptly

Why it is important to respond to an I-T notice promptly

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2014

Employees are often under this impression that as the employer has deducted tax at source, they need not file income tax (IT) returns.

Why bank fixed deposit rates won't increase any time soon

Why bank fixed deposit rates won't increase any time soon

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2014

Lending rates in certain segments may be increased; fixed depositors may lock into existing rates.

Exchange small notes at currency chest branches

Exchange small notes at currency chest branches

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

Chests are select branches of banks authorised by RBI for distribution of notes and coins.

White-label ATM rollout in slow lane

White-label ATM rollout in slow lane

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Bankers and executives involved in ATM operations said challenges abounded in this segment.

Banks seek leeway from RBI

Banks seek leeway from RBI

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2014

Say 30 days not enough to resolve stress; want higher provision norms deferred till economy picks up