Ashley Coutinho &Amp;Amp; Anup Roy

Stories by Ashley Coutinho &Amp;Amp; Anup Roy

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.

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

PIOs likely to be kept out of beneficial ownership restrictions

PIOs likely to be kept out of beneficial ownership restrictions

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2018

The threshold for identification of BOs of FPIs on controlling ownership interest is 25 per cent in case of companies and 15 per cent in case of partnership firms

Singapore's new norms a shot in arm for Indian offshore funds

Singapore's new norms a shot in arm for Indian offshore funds

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2018

Singapore is slated to bring in Singapore Variable Capital Company, a new legal entity which can be used as a vehicle for investment. SVACC is expected to simplify the process of redemption for open-ended funds.

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.

HDFC Mutual Fund's market debut = windfall for key employees

HDFC Mutual Fund's market debut = windfall for key employees

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2018

HDFC MF has had a history of stock options and gave additional ESOPs to key staff a few months ago

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.

Mauritius funds may now be re-routed through Singapore for investments in India

Mauritius funds may now be re-routed through Singapore for investments in India

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2018

Singapore is the favoured destination as it has traditionally had a stable fund management regime; also, its tax treaty with India is similar to that of Mauritius

How India Inc plan to curb insider trading

How India Inc plan to curb insider trading

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2018

India has historically not had a strong compliance mechanism around insider trading. This is in stark contrast to developed countries.

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.

'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.

Independent directors feel the heat as frauds take centre stage

Independent directors feel the heat as frauds take centre stage

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

More than 1,000 independent directors have quit since January 2017; more could be on their way out

MFs woo small town India with incentives

MFs woo small town India with incentives

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2018

Fund houses have conducted investor camps and awareness programmes in more than 400 cities. Also, the popular 'Mutual fund sahi hai' campaign has helped bring in a lot of new investors into the MF fold from underpenetrated regions.

These funds earn bigger returns than MFs

These funds earn bigger returns than MFs

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2018

'The ability to tailor schemes to market conditions and invest in unlisted equity and real estate, as well as commodities, makes Alternative Investment Funds a sought after platform.'

MFs net buyers of stocks for almost 2 years in a row

MFs net buyers of stocks for almost 2 years in a row

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2018

Foreign portfolio investors, on the other hand, have been net sellers in the markethaving pulled out Rs 8,600 crore

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.

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.