Anup Roy, Namrata Acharya &Amp; Abhijit Lele

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

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.

Banks, HFCs ride on sub-prime borrowers

Banks, HFCs ride on sub-prime borrowers

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2018

While the total disbursement of housing loans by PSBs as well as HFCs witnessed a deceleration in 2016-17, there was significant growth for the lower slabs

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

Will rupee breach 70 a dollar?

Will rupee breach 70 a dollar?

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2018

The immediate concern for the rupee is the sharp spike in oil prices

Rupee depreciates 0.55% to near its lowest ever on China-US trade war

Rupee depreciates 0.55% to near its lowest ever on China-US trade war

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2018

While far from being a currency war, India does not have much of an option but to depreciate to accommodate its exports at a time when China shows its intent to let its currency depreciate.

After Rs 65bn loss, SBI mulls strategic advisor

After Rs 65bn loss, SBI mulls strategic advisor

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2018

According to SBI executives, the aim is to do things efficiently with an eye on profitability, and get a feedback on areas, including which business to enter and which to exit.

Govt seeks regulator's nod to sell IDBI Bank stake to LIC

Govt seeks regulator's nod to sell IDBI Bank stake to LIC

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2018

The buyout will cost LIC about Rs 100 billion, based on the Rs 248 billion market capitalisation of IDBI Bank as on Friday, and assuming it acquires a 40 per cent equity stake from the government.

'Entire banking community backs Bank of Maharashtra'

'Entire banking community backs Bank of Maharashtra'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2018

Bankers have decided to fight back against 'arbitrary arrests' and 'harassment' by probe agencies.

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2018

These recommendations are based on interactions held by the Banks Board Bureau with eligible candidates from PSBs towards appointment against vacancies in PSBs for the period 2018-19

India's CAD triples to 1.9% in Q4 year-on-year, pegged at 1.6% in FY18

India's CAD triples to 1.9% in Q4 year-on-year, pegged at 1.6% in FY18

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2018

It was primarily due to a higher trade deficit ($41.6 billion) brought about by a larger increase in merchandise import.

'Bad banks' make a comeback

'Bad banks' make a comeback

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2018

The 'bad bank' -- which will help banks clear their balance sheets by transferring the NPAs to special purpose vehicles -- has been one of the most debated ideas for stressed asset resolution.

Demonetisation woes drag on for small finance banks

Demonetisation woes drag on for small finance banks

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2018

Microfinance portfolio of SFBs saw a muted growth of about 3% last year

FPIs sold Indian stocks, bonds worth $ 7 bn since April

FPIs sold Indian stocks, bonds worth $ 7 bn since April

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2018

While selling started in April, it has intensified this month, with FPIs pulling out $1.1 billion and $2.5 billion from equities and debt market, respectively

How Ujjivan plans to give shape to Modi's financial inclusion dream

How Ujjivan plans to give shape to Modi's financial inclusion dream

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2018

A well-run non-banking company has better margins than a bank, but the objective of setting up Ujjivan was to provide comprehensive financial inclusion, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank MD & CEO Samit Ghosh tells Anup Roy in an interview.

37 banks and a whopping Rs 1.3 trillion jump in gross NPAs!

37 banks and a whopping Rs 1.3 trillion jump in gross NPAs!

Rediff.com   30 May 2018

The RBI has been critical of banks for using restructuring schemes to hide the stress.

Will Modi's big ticket reforms help the banking sector?

Will Modi's big ticket reforms help the banking sector?

Rediff.com   29 May 2018

Bankers seem to be pleased with the government for keeping its promise of not interfering in operational matters, but are apprehensive about the intense scrutiny of their functioning.

How ArcelorMittal became an eligible bidder for Essar Steel

How ArcelorMittal became an eligible bidder for Essar Steel

Rediff.com   16 May 2018

Sources close to the development said a significant amount of around Rs 7,000 crore had been put into the SBI account with a proposal on escrow of the deposited funds.

RBI to use 'plain English' and de-jargonise its documents

RBI to use 'plain English' and de-jargonise its documents

Rediff.com   15 May 2018

The RBI now brings in important and contentious changes directly through voluminous Master Directions, or Master Circulars

PSBs may re-approach Sebi for relaxing promoter equity rule

PSBs may re-approach Sebi for relaxing promoter equity rule

Rediff.com   14 May 2018

PSBs were required to bring down government shareholding to at least 75 per cent, to comply with the amended Securities Contract (Regulations) Rules by August 2017.

11 more PSBs may face the same fate as Dena Bank

11 more PSBs may face the same fate as Dena Bank

Rediff.com   14 May 2018

RBI may be inclined to impose severe restrictions on lending in the coming quarters.