Anindita Dey &Amp; Shivani Shinde In Mumbai

Stories by Anindita Dey &Amp; Shivani Shinde In Mumbai

RBI to probe NBFCs' stock market deals

RBI to probe NBFCs' stock market deals

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2008

Banking industry sources said data has been sought both on the source and deployment of funds by NBFCs, both those that accept deposits and those that don't.

Banks take demand loans from RBI

Banks take demand loans from RBI

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2008

According to sources, this is quite rare since most of the requirements of the banks are first met through call market borrowings and then through the repo window of RBI . Under the repo, banks borrow funds from RBI by pledging government securities.

Cheap laptop price tags can mislead users

Cheap laptop price tags can mislead users

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2008

All low-cost laptops and desktops come pre-loaded with a Linux OS or a DOS version (obsolete on desktops). The installation of a legal Microsoft operating system (OS) and office suite (for word, excel, etc) will increase the price of the desktop or laptop by 20 to 35 per cent.

Logix in talks to acquire US firm

Logix in talks to acquire US firm

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2008

Logix, a company dealing in automative e-retailing solutions, is negotiating the acquisition of a US firm.

RBI not to clear 30 foreign VCFs

RBI not to clear 30 foreign VCFs

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2008

At a recent meeting of the high level coordination committee of regulators on capital markets, the RBI clarified that no approvals for VCFs will be issued since the Finance Ministry is reviewing the policy for investment in the realty sector for both foreign direct investment (FDI) and portfolio investments by foreign institutional investors.

Aegis BPO designs Ace to curb attrition

Aegis BPO designs Ace to curb attrition

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2008

In the last three months, attrition of the company has come down by 25 per cent. The company's attrition on an average ranges from 38 to 58 per cent annually.

ICICI arm to buy stake in Indian Express

ICICI arm to buy stake in Indian Express

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2008

The Express group is expected to get around Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) from the deal.

Easier investment rules for insurance cos likely

Easier investment rules for insurance cos likely

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2008

According to a source close to the development, the investment advisory committee of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority has suggested far-reaching changes to make the investment norms more flexible, while adhering to the existing prudential investment guidelines.

Price bands on new listings of small-cap firms?

Price bands on new listings of small-cap firms?

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2008

In a move to check wild swings in the share prices of newly listed small-cap companies, the Securities and Exchange Board of India is considering a price band (circuit filter) for the first couple of days after listing.

RBI shelves Temasek, GIC proposal

RBI shelves Temasek, GIC proposal

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2008

Some sections within the government feel that it is possible to treat them as separate entities as is done in case of World Bank and its private investment arm -- the International Finance Corporation. However, RBI is of the view that there cannot be a one-off approval and Temasek and GIC cannot be considered as separate entities as they belong to the same government -- the government of Singapore.

Irda plans credit rating

Irda plans credit rating

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2008

Irda is planning credit rating for insurance companies. Such a move will enable the regulator to grade insurance companies.

Banks, dealers' portfolio under RBI scanner

Banks, dealers' portfolio under RBI scanner

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2008

RBI has come down heavily on banks and dealers that are holding government securities portfolio.

Govt plans new sovereign wealth fund regulations

Govt plans new sovereign wealth fund regulations

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2008

The move follows concerns raised by the Reserve Bank of India. According to sources, the central bank is concerned that most sovereign wealth funds operate in a non-transparent manner.

New procedure will delay your US visa!

New procedure will delay your US visa!

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2008

A recent US Department of State directive to the US consular posts now requires consulting an electronic record for visa issuance in these categories.

FDI policy on credit bureaus hits roadblock

FDI policy on credit bureaus hits roadblock

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2008

The ministry of finance does not want a single entity to own more than five per cent in a CIB. This view is backed by the Reserve Bank of India.

Philippines: the new hotspot for IT firms

Philippines: the new hotspot for IT firms

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2008

Indian IT-BPO firms are looking at Philipines as a viable option to build outsourcing centres.

RBI clears Catholic Syrian Bank stake sale

RBI clears Catholic Syrian Bank stake sale

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2008

The Reserve Bank of India has finally cleared the long-pending transfer of Thailand-based Surachan Chawla's 38 per cent stake in Catholic Syrian Bank.

Gaming finally catching Indian fancy

Gaming finally catching Indian fancy

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2007

The year 2007 surely belonged to the Indian gaming industry. Though investments made were larger than the returns, the number of people playing games certainly grew.

Malicious websites cash in on Bhutto's death

Malicious websites cash in on Bhutto's death

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2007

If you search for Benazir Bhutto on the Net, chances are that you would reach a malicious website that will steal your money and personal details stored on the computer and may even crash the system. All this if you do not have a genuine anti-virus installed on the PC.

Stay connected to home, from everywhere

Stay connected to home, from everywhere

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2007

Matrix's new SIM offering promises less paperwork.