Archis Mohan, Abhijit Lele

Stories by Archis Mohan, Abhijit Lele

'Something sinister in Urjit Patel's exit'?

'Something sinister in Urjit Patel's exit'?

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2018

'Urjit Patel was not quite the picture of courage, but even he turned, he had to turn.' 'Perhaps there is something that is far more sinister than what we are aware of, which is the reason for his resigation.'

Curious case of the firm that handles 'Get PSB loans in 59 mins'

Curious case of the firm that handles 'Get PSB loans in 59 mins'

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2018

Sidbi acquires Ahmedabad-based start-up at hefty premium; founders deny link to govt.

2018 was BJP's annus horribilis

2018 was BJP's annus horribilis

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2018

In 2018, the BJP's rare successes in north-east India aside, everything that could go wrong, did go wrong for the party.

RBI will keep PSBs under strict watch

RBI will keep PSBs under strict watch

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2018

RBI says haste in easing norms for banks harmful to economy.

How loan waivers will hurt the states

How loan waivers will hurt the states

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2018

Among the states due for election next year are AP, Haryana and Odisha, which have a fair share of agri credit. If these states individually announced debt relief, the combined waiver would be at least around Rs 600 bn to Rs 700 bn. Clearly, this will be a frightening challenge for Indian banks.

Can Shaktikanta Das be a peacemaker between RBI, govt?

Can Shaktikanta Das be a peacemaker between RBI, govt?

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2018

If the new governor can think out of the box even as he signals that he can bat for the RBI cadre and respect its institutional memory, that will go a long way in getting out of the current impasse.

Congress set to promise single rate GST

Congress set to promise single rate GST

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2018

Simpler GST structure will be key poll plank, Congress sources tell Archis Mohan.

BoB-Dena-Vijaya Bank merger: What it means for their customers

BoB-Dena-Vijaya Bank merger: What it means for their customers

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2018

The combined entity is set to be the third largest bank in India, behind State Bank of India and ICICI Bank.

Arvind Subramanian: 'Brace for slower growth'

Arvind Subramanian: 'Brace for slower growth'

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2018

'The macro-economic stresses -- high interest rates, rupee depreciation and capital flows -- have receded now.' 'Interest rates have come down, inflation is down and the rupee has bounced back.' 'If oil prices continue at this level, there will be no vulnerability.' 'Growth is a different story.'

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2018

'His past as a cricketer makes it difficult for the BJP to question his nationalism.' 'He gets away by ridiculing Modi while something similar from most Congress leaders does not resonate as much.'

Govt's 'snooping' order headed to SC

Govt's 'snooping' order headed to SC

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2018

'With the top court's judgment declaring the Right to Privacy a Fundamental Right, the powers under the provision need to be looked afresh.' 'To utilise such sweeping powers in the right manner will also be a challenge.'

'I was not a PM afraid of talking to the press'

'I was not a PM afraid of talking to the press'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2018

Several Congress leaders interpreted it as a dig at Prime Minister Modi who is yet to address a single press conference in his 54-month tenure.

Opposition readies to use Urjit's resignation in House battle

Opposition readies to use Urjit's resignation in House battle

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

Opposition leaders plan to go to the people to create awareness, as well as protest the "erosion of RBI's credibility" in Parliament, in the coming days and weeks to build public opinion against the Modi government's move to take away the RBI reserves, reports Archis Mohan.

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2018

'There is no money with the villagers as there is little work.'

'You have to do good politics'

'You have to do good politics'

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2018

'You have to do good work and also do good politics.' 'I think that part was missing, communication was an issue, but we have bridged that gap.'

'BJP will pay the price for ignoring us'

'BJP will pay the price for ignoring us'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan's teachers plan to teach Vasundhara Raje a lesson.

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2018

The Congress has made lack of jobs, along with agrarian distress, its key election plank in the run-up to the December 7 assembly polls.

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2018

The Jat community is itching to end its brief dalliance with the BJP, but it is also upset with the Congress, the party they have traditionally supported, for not giving them their due, reports Archis Mohan.

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2018

'In this country, if any government acquires one of these images -- anti-farmer, or anti-poor or corrupt -- the government doesn't survive.' 'The Modi government is fast acquiring that anti-farmer image, that is why it is nervous.'

What RBI's capital adequacy move means for banks

What RBI's capital adequacy move means for banks

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2018

For banks, the package will limit the burden of provisioning for stressed loans. Besides, the proposed restructuring package for MSMEs with a credit of up to Rs 25 crore is expected to provide a breather to units from this sector.