Archis Mohan, Abhijit Lele

Stories by Archis Mohan, Abhijit Lele

No more Gandhi tags on schemes, Modi looks for new names

No more Gandhi tags on schemes, Modi looks for new names

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

The move is aimed at reflecting the diversity of India and highlighting the contribution of prominent personalities.

RSS launches strategy for repeal of Article 370

RSS launches strategy for repeal of Article 370

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2014

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has launched an ambitious plan to reach out to at least 10,000 key opinion makers -- jurists, bureaucrats, etc -- in the next two years to dispel "misinformation" related to Article 370 of the Constitution.

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2014

New Delhi bureaucrats, accustomed to leisurely lunches, golf in the afternoon and long weekends, have been shaken out of their somnolence, say authors. Fear and suspicion hang heavy over the red-sands.

Image overhaul: Congress, SP field fewer Muslim candidates for UP bypolls

Image overhaul: Congress, SP field fewer Muslim candidates for UP bypolls

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's historic Lok Sabha election success in Uttar Pradesh has influenced its two main rivals in the state, the Samajwadi Party and Congress, to field fewer Muslim candidates for the 11 assembly seats that go to the by-polls on Saturday.

SBI to raise global biz share to 25% in 3 years

SBI to raise global biz share to 25% in 3 years

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

SBI's number of foreign offices increased from 186 in March 2013 to 190 in March 2014, in 36 countries.

RBI begins review of Jan Dhan rollout

RBI begins review of Jan Dhan rollout

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

A senior RBI official said the regulator was focusing on performance of banks' statewise and in each district.

I have enough liquidity to look after growth needs, assures SBI chief

I have enough liquidity to look after growth needs, assures SBI chief

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

In an interview with Business Standard, Arundhati Bhattacharya says she expects stalled projects coming back on track in two quarters.

Banks seek stricter norms for reporting on wilful defaulters

Banks seek stricter norms for reporting on wilful defaulters

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

Banks, through the Indian Banks' Association, have urged RBI and credit information companies to maintain a database of wilful defaulters.

Ahead of festive season, banks cut big-ticket home loan rates

Ahead of festive season, banks cut big-ticket home loan rates

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2014

SBI, ICICI Bank and PNB reduce interest rate for loans above Rs 75,00,000

SC verdict on coal blocks worries bankers

SC verdict on coal blocks worries bankers

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2014

These numbers show overall exposure and are not a reflection that all loans are going to be impacted.

'Hindu nation is an existential notion'

'Hindu nation is an existential notion'

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2014

Till 2000, K N Govindacharya, former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh pracharak, was considered the Bharatiya Janata party's chief ideologue. Govindacharya, who now heads the Rashtriya Swabhiman Andolan, which opposes anti-people policies of governments, tells Sahil Makkar and Archis Mohan the Narendra Modi-led government is still in the election mode.

Reliance Retail tweaks funding strategy

Reliance Retail tweaks funding strategy

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2014

Reliance Retail would be exposed to implementation and execution risks in its expansion plans.

Ban first, learn later: MPs accept paid 'US study tour'

Ban first, learn later: MPs accept paid 'US study tour'

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2014

MPs will first attend a 'Farm Progress Show' in Iowa, then visit the Monsanto headquarters in St Louis, Missouri.

BJP and Sangh Parivar are about to call Rahul's bluff

BJP and Sangh Parivar are about to call Rahul's bluff

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2014

The Sangh Parivar is convinced that by agreeing to Rahul Gandhi's demand for a Parliament debate on communal riots would expose the Congress vice president's lack of homework on the issue.

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank of India's ongoing inspection of the book of accounts of Syndicate Bank is unconnected with last week's arrest of S K Jain, its chairman and managing director.

Is the RSS running the Narendra Modi government?

Is the RSS running the Narendra Modi government?

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2014

The Opposition has alleged that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh runs the Narendra Modi government.

Genetically modified crops' field trials put on hold

Genetically modified crops' field trials put on hold

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2014

The decision marks first successful policy intervention.

TCS raising Rs 4,000 crore via commercial paper

TCS raising Rs 4,000 crore via commercial paper

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2014

Analysts say TCS's total dividend outgo in 2014-15 is likely to cross Rs 11,500 crore (Rs 115 billion), given its policy of paying quarterly dividends.

Out to win state polls, Amit Shah starts formulating strategies

Out to win state polls, Amit Shah starts formulating strategies

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2014

Meets leaders from Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Jammu and Kashmir; party keen to form government in Delhi.