Ashley Coutinho &Amp;Amp; Subrata Panda

Stories by Ashley Coutinho &Amp;Amp; Subrata Panda

6-person core group manipulated accounts at PMC Bank

6-person core group manipulated accounts at PMC Bank

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2019

Only when the RBI inspection started on September 19 did they realise that their game was up and one of them had sent a letter to the central bank, leading to the RBI crackdown, report Anup Roy and Subrata Panda.

FIR against PMC Bank brass puts loss at Rs 4,355 cr

FIR against PMC Bank brass puts loss at Rs 4,355 cr

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2019

Police FIR reveals the bank had replaced 44 loan accounts of HDIL with 21,049 fictitious loan accounts. These 21,049 were actually not created in the core banking solution of the bank, but were mere entities in the advances master indent submitted to RBI for conducting its inspection for the year ended March 2018.

RBI officers have FD of Rs 105 cr in PMC Bank

RBI officers have FD of Rs 105 cr in PMC Bank

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2019

The Reserve Bank Officers Cooperative Credit Society, which caters to the credit needs of RBI officers posted all over India, has a fixed deposit of Rs 105 crore in the bank on which the RBI has placed various curbs for six months following revelations of irregularities.

Co-location case: Sebi clears three former NSE executives

Co-location case: Sebi clears three former NSE executives

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2019

The capital markets regulator exonerated former employees Subramanian Anand, Ravi Apte, and Umesh Jain, with respect to charges levelled against them.

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2019

Naresh Goyal-owned group companies, including the airline's general sales agent in India and abroad, and a car rental firm, are among those who have filed claims.

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2019

The RBI governor's assurance should give investors enough confidence to start believing in the NBFC sector again, say bankers.

Why overseas fund managers find India unattractive

Why overseas fund managers find India unattractive

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2019

Increase in surcharge will adversely impact fund managers planning to shift to India. As a matter of fact several fund professionals based in India could also relocate to other jurisdictions, resulting in a brain drain.

Motown slowdown hits motor insurance

Motown slowdown hits motor insurance

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2019

In the June quarter, growth in the segment stood at around 4 per cent, with premium collection at Rs 15,724 crore against Rs 15,074 crore in the same period of FY19. This was the lowest growth in the last five quarters, starting from Q1FY19.

More trouble brews for Jet Airways

More trouble brews for Jet Airways

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2019

Jet Airways HQ owner wants resolution professional to vacate premises. The licence for occupying the place has been terminated, on account of the airline having not paid the rent after March.

Lenders to rejig debt of 2 more Anil Ambani firms

Lenders to rejig debt of 2 more Anil Ambani firms

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2019

The two troubled subsidiaries of Reliance Capital have over Rs 20,000 crore debt of both the companies. Reliance Home Finance has a debt of Rs 11,500 crore and Reliance Commercial Finance owes Rs 9,000 crore to lenders.

Financial services firms may raise record Rs 1.2 trn via QIPs

Financial services firms may raise record Rs 1.2 trn via QIPs

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2019

In the past few months, 45 companies have signalled their intent to raise money through the institutional placement route.

Jet's resolution professional receives Rs 24K cr worth of claims

Jet's resolution professional receives Rs 24K cr worth of claims

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2019

The IRP has admitted 33 claims from banks worth Rs 8,462 crore, and is verifying Rs 15,044-crore claims from operational creditors and staff.

Policyholders prefer to buy insurance physically

Policyholders prefer to buy insurance physically

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2019

The online channel has only been successful in making inroads in metro cities.

Rs 5,000-crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs mooted

Rs 5,000-crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs mooted

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2019

The RBI panel has also recommended a government-sponsored 'fund of funds' of Rs 10,000 crore to support the venture capital and private equity firms investing in the MSME sector.

'Mid-caps look attractive over large-caps'

'Mid-caps look attractive over large-caps'

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2019

'Equities are likely to be range-bound with a downward bias for the remaining part of the year.'

HDFC to acquire Apollo Munich Health Insurance for Rs 1,347 crore

HDFC to acquire Apollo Munich Health Insurance for Rs 1,347 crore

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2019

The merged entity will have a combined market share of 6.4 per cent in the non-life insurance industry with 308 branches in the country. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and the entire process is expected to be completed in nine months.

Bonus payouts to fund managers to take a hit

Bonus payouts to fund managers to take a hit

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2019

Fund managers's compensation is largely tied to the assets they manage and scheme performance.

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

Nearly three-fourths of the debt money, as of April 30, 2019, was invested in securities with duration of less than three years.

Buying health cover? Here's some good news for you

Buying health cover? Here's some good news for you

Rediff.com   20 May 2019

Irdai has listed diseases that can't be excluded from health insurance policies, including neurodevelopmental disorders, mental illness problems, psychological disorders, genetic diseases, puberty- and menopause-related disorders.

'We expect markets to be volatile this year'

'We expect markets to be volatile this year'

Rediff.com   3 May 2019

'The variables to watch include the monsoon, resolution of NBFC liquidity issues, GST collections, and NPA resolution.'