Anup Roy &Amp;Amp; Advait Rao Palepu

Stories by Anup Roy &Amp;Amp; Advait Rao Palepu

Lehman@10: The ghost continues to haunt emerging markets

Lehman@10: The ghost continues to haunt emerging markets

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2018

In dollar terms, the Indian markets managed to climb back to 2008 levels only in January this year. The subsequent fall in the rupee because of emerging market woes has once again pushed the markets below their 2008 level in dollar terms.

BoB, Dena, Vijaya Bank merger: Employees have nothing to fear

BoB, Dena, Vijaya Bank merger: Employees have nothing to fear

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Vijaya Bank assured employees that the service conditions 'will remain unaffected and staff benefits retained'

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

Falling rupee puts spotlight on govt in election year

Falling rupee puts spotlight on govt in election year

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2018

Brokerage firm CLSA says in its interactions with government officials, measures such as the dollar-deposit scheme were under consideration.

Will RBI hike rates in October?

Will RBI hike rates in October?

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2018

The rupee has depreciated 10.5 per cent against the dollar this year, making it Asia's worst-performing currency.

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

Was RBI right to let the rupee slide?

Was RBI right to let the rupee slide?

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2018

Can we find fault with RBI for not intervening enough in the market? Actually no, say some experts. A correction in rupee was long overdue.

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.

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.

Higher currency circulation may impact liquidity

Higher currency circulation may impact liquidity

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2018

While there are several instruments in the RBI's disposal, the most effective one for infusing durable liquidity is bond purchase from the secondary market

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.

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2018

Cos ask US treasury to discuss data localisation norms with Indian officials at all platforms the two countries would meet, including G-20, US-India Strategic Dialogue, and IMF Annual Meet.

IBC effect: Promoters are lining up to pay their dues

IBC effect: Promoters are lining up to pay their dues

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2018

Bankers say there is palpable fear among erring promoters that the banking system just cannot be taken for granted, and any delay in loan repayment could mean promoters losing business

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