Banks play 'mind games' to woo customers. Big data and 'games' are now the tools of the trade.
'The RBI risks becoming dangerously weakened, as successive governments and finance ministers have misunderstood its role'.
Increased price control over branded generic medicines has affected its profitability
Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.
As households age, they pile up debt, a peculiarity unique to Indians, a Financial Stability and Development Council report has found. Here are the key takeaways.
According to a legal expert, the clause of 'reasonable restriction' could still mean the government can make Aadhaar mandatory for monetary transactions and therefore, for banking.
With the introduction of new notes, India will have denominations of Rs 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 2000.
RBI ex-governor's book on 'those turbulent but exciting times' to be launched on Sept 5 in Chennai.
"The return fare on economy class to most European capitals from Mumbai are close to 50,000 plus. If an LCC can offer direct connectivity for a basic fare of 25,000 with additional top ups for meals, baggage and blankets, which further takes the fare to, say, 35,000, it is still a value deal."
Green bonds refer to bonds issued mainly by power companies to finance energy efficient projects
Recent incidents suggest these safeguards perform well in simulated conditions and mock drills, but often fall short when actual threats emerge.
Is India really one of the cheapest nations to live in?
'Younger people are taking steps to prevent lifestyle diseases.'
'It is fascinating to partner with consumers on the journey of self-discovery and to help shape people's preferences -- that is what I find most exciting,' Nandini Piramal tells Abhineet Kumar and Aneesh Phadnis.
As on June 16, currency in circulation was Rs 15.29 lakh cr, or 86.2% of pre-note ban level
It adds that banks could be hiding some of the fraud cases, masking these as bad debt
Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services
The time-bound nature of the bankruptcy code, envisaging resolution within 180 to 270 days, would put enormous pressure on the existing judicial infrastructure.
The gross bad debt of the Indian banking system as of March was at Rs 7.11 lakh crore
To spur war among lenders to grab existing loans
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