Advait Rao Palepu, Sameer Mulgaonkar &Amp;Amp; Shreepad S Aute

Stories by Advait Rao Palepu, Sameer Mulgaonkar &Amp;Amp; Shreepad S Aute

IL&FS value to be preserved, says non-executive chairman Uday Kotak

IL&FS value to be preserved, says non-executive chairman Uday Kotak

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2018

The new board will have to provide the NCLT a road map for turning around the company by October 31, which, Kotak said, is challenging, given that the company's issues represent a "moving target"

SC's Aadhaar verdict opens up UIDAI to legal suits

SC's Aadhaar verdict opens up UIDAI to legal suits

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

'People, whose sensitive information has been leaked by State agencies or companies having license from UIDAI to access the Aadhaar database, can file suits, collectively or individually.'

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2018

The NCLT said the new board must hold its meeting by October 8 and come out with a road map before the next hearing on October 31

ICICI Lombard to use AI in processing insurance claims quickly

ICICI Lombard to use AI in processing insurance claims quickly

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2018

The artificial intelligence-based system aims to authorise cashless claims within 60-90 seconds and bring the turnaround time for investigations down to a one day, or even a few hours.

Kerala floods: Cochin airport files insurance claims worth Rs 340 crore

Kerala floods: Cochin airport files insurance claims worth Rs 340 crore

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2018

A senior executive of NIA confirmed the development and said that the insurance company is assessing damage to the airport's assets

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2018

The Indian market regulator had revamped the FPI regulations in 2014 giving custodians the mandate to collect and verify the KYC documentation of offshore investors

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2018

Heading to the third year, will Urjit Patel be busy firefighting a currency crisis? Almost no governor of the RBI managed to evade it and Patel perhaps knows it.

Federal Bank expects bad loans from Kerala to go up 20-30%

Federal Bank expects bad loans from Kerala to go up 20-30%

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2018

The rubber and tourism industries in the state, to which the bank has exposure, have been hit.

Why IDBI Bank will find recovery an uphill task

Why IDBI Bank will find recovery an uphill task

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2018

It has Rs 20,500 crore of standard stressed pool outstanding as of June 2018. Thus, the entire stressed book (net NPAs and standard stressed pool) is nearly two times its net worth.

How Kerala floods will impact India Inc

How Kerala floods will impact India Inc

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2018

'Kerala isn't as dependent on agriculture like Bihar or Odisha or even other southern states.' 'Economic losses would not be too intense, unlike other states.' 'The floods could, at best, impact India Inc's earnings for a quarter or two.'

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2018

The unidentified hackers had executed money transfers on two separate occasions - August 11 and August 13 - which raises the question of why pro-active measures were not taken on the first night itself

IBC process: Any buyers for these 137 firms facing liquidation?

IBC process: Any buyers for these 137 firms facing liquidation?

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2018

With assets depreciating over time, it will lead to large haircuts for lenders and creditors, say experts

Will Ayushman Bharat disrupt the health insurance market?

Will Ayushman Bharat disrupt the health insurance market?

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2018

As a result of the mass state-led scheme, the processes in the health insurance market could get simplified over time and become uniform

How effective is the bankruptcy code?

How effective is the bankruptcy code?

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

Experts say that under the liquidation process, financial and operational creditors are less likely to recover the full-value of their dues, while employees may not get their full salaries.

5-yr motor insurance: Who benefits, who loses

5-yr motor insurance: Who benefits, who loses

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2018

Advait Rao Palepu reports how a recent Supreme Court order will impact motor vehicles insurance policies.

Why govt expenditure is set to rise before elections

Why govt expenditure is set to rise before elections

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2018

The central government's deposits with the RBI had fallen to just Rs 100 crore as of June 8.

LIC loses money in 18 out of 21 PSB shares

LIC loses money in 18 out of 21 PSB shares

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2018

Insurer has also made fresh investments since December 2015 quarter when RBI told banks to recognise bad loans

HAL's Sukhoi crash to cost insurer Rs 250 crore

HAL's Sukhoi crash to cost insurer Rs 250 crore

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2018

This will be the largest claim in the aviation sector for Indian insurers in the last three years

Govt needs to sell stake of over Rs 25,000 crore by Aug 21

Govt needs to sell stake of over Rs 25,000 crore by Aug 21

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2018

Sebi had given an extension last year for PSUs to meet 25% minimum public shareholding rule

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2018

Analysts say strengthening bank's capital will boost earnings, bank needs chief with long stint to run show