Anup Roy, Namrata Acharya &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by Anup Roy, Namrata Acharya &Amp; Abhijit Lele

IL&FS now looks at restructuring, appoints consultant

IL&FS now looks at restructuring, appoints consultant

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2018

Alvarez & Marsal will develop a detailed restructuring plan for the group to demonstrate to shareholders and lenders that it was self-sufficient in repaying its liabilities. So far, the IL&FS management had been working on its revival plan.

'The rupee's correction is good'

'The rupee's correction is good'

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2018

'When the rupee was at 65 a dollar, we wanted to go to Thailand for a holiday.' 'Now at 72, we may find Goa much more attractive.' 'That's how correction happens.' 'If you don't let that correction happen, then it's a pressure cooker that bursts one day.'

RBI may hike rates in October despite bond turmoil

RBI may hike rates in October despite bond turmoil

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2018

At least a 25 basis points hike can be expected on the October 5 policy

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'

Rana Kapoor to remain Yes Bank chief till January end

Rana Kapoor to remain Yes Bank chief till January end

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

The RBI has cited corporate governance and regulatory issues for not extending Kapoor's term. Further, the lender has been directed to search for a successor.

The biggest hurdle Ayushman Bharat will face in Bengal

The biggest hurdle Ayushman Bharat will face in Bengal

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

West Bengal signed an MoU with the Centre for jointly implementing Ayushman Bharat but so far officials have received no word about how it will be done and the deadline is almost here.

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.

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.

NPAs: Why debt recovery has become a huge headache for banks

NPAs: Why debt recovery has become a huge headache for banks

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2018

According to a government reply in Lok Sabha, as on June 30, 2017, there were about 109,598 cases pending across debts recovery tribunals, with recovery dues of Rs 635,500 crore.

Kerala floods: Insurers speed up claim settlements

Kerala floods: Insurers speed up claim settlements

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2018

Motor insurance is expected to generate largest claims for the companies whereas for crop insurance, the Agriculture Insurance Company is expecting claims of about Rs 15-16 crore

Bandhan Bank still waiting for RBI guidelines on meeting promoter holding norms

Bandhan Bank still waiting for RBI guidelines on meeting promoter holding norms

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2018

RBI's licensing norms require a bank to bring down promoter holding to 40 % within 3 years of operation - which, for Bandhan Bank, will be by Aug 23

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2018

Signs of financial stress were visible when the airline reported a loss of Rs 10.40 billion.

Bad loans: All is not lost for India's public sector banks

Bad loans: All is not lost for India's public sector banks

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

Factors like dedicated recovery teams, centralised follow-up on bad loan accounts and resolutions via NCLT are driving the trend

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

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.

India's 6 most debt-ridden states

India's 6 most debt-ridden states

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2018

At the end of March 2016, Uttar Pradesh was the most indebted state, with an outstanding liability of Rs 385,300 crore, followed by Maharashtra at Rs 351,400 crore and West Bengal at Rs 314,700 crore.

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