Devidutta Tripathy And Neha Dasgupta

Stories by Devidutta Tripathy And Neha Dasgupta

RBI's new mission: Getting lenders to pass on its rate cuts

RBI's new mission: Getting lenders to pass on its rate cuts

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2016

After months of denying there was a liquidity problem, Governor Raghuram Rajan has reversed course.

Pressure on liquor baron Mallya dials up, trademarks seized

Pressure on liquor baron Mallya dials up, trademarks seized

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2016

The banks have asked the court to demand his return and to impound his passport.

CBI probing alleged fraud at Syndicate Bank

CBI probing alleged fraud at Syndicate Bank

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2016

The alleged fraud includes the use of fake bills.

Mission incomplete: Rajan's plan to transform RBI into a modern bank

Mission incomplete: Rajan's plan to transform RBI into a modern bank

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan wanted to improve training for staff, through initiatives such as sending them to other central banks for short stints.

Tata Motors to rename hatchback that sounds like Zika

Tata Motors to rename hatchback that sounds like Zika

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2016

Tata Motors is seeking an image makeover with the curvaceous hatchback, Zica.

Rajan says RBI working to clean up lenders' balance sheets

Rajan says RBI working to clean up lenders' balance sheets

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2016

The government plans to inject a total Rs 70,000 crore into the lenders over four years

Home loans offer silver lining for India's banks

Home loans offer silver lining for India's banks

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2016

Home loans also pose lower bad-debt risks for the banks than corporate loans.

Did the RBI intervene to arrest rupee fall?

Did the RBI intervene to arrest rupee fall?

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2015

Traders suspect The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bought bonds and actively intervened in the rupee to support sentiment.

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2015

ICICI Bank has the largest proportion of SDR loans as a percentage of its total, followed by state-run United Bank of India and Canara Bank.

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2015

The government needs to take positive action to reaffirm that story.

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2015

The changes would be the most ambitious overhaul to date of rules governing the liquidation or revival of companies in India.

Rupee, bonds down after Fed hints at rate hike in Dec

Rupee, bonds down after Fed hints at rate hike in Dec

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2015

Rupee and bonds weakened on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signalled it may increase its policy rates at the next meeting in December.

Starbucks rival to launch India's biggest IPO in 3 years next week

Starbucks rival to launch India's biggest IPO in 3 years next week

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2015

Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd is backed by KKR & Co.

Rupee posts biggest gain vs dollar in 2 years

Rupee posts biggest gain vs dollar in 2 years

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2015

Forex market was closed on Thursday on account of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Utility debts threaten Modi's power-for-all drive

Utility debts threaten Modi's power-for-all drive

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2015

Across India, decades of mismanagement and political meddling have left utilities selling electricity below cost and turning a blind eye to rampant theft.

India will sell 10% stake in top state-run refiner Indian Oil Corp

India will sell 10% stake in top state-run refiner Indian Oil Corp

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2015

At the current market price of the stock, that stake would be valued at about $1.5 billion.

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2015

A total of 41 companies had applied for the permit

Bad debts cloud outlook for India's private sector banks

Bad debts cloud outlook for India's private sector banks

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2015

The spike at private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and Axis Bank follows a push to grab market share from India's dominant state banks.

India's push to offer banking for all stumbles on empty accounts

India's push to offer banking for all stumbles on empty accounts

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2015

The government plans to transfer all subsidies including food, fertiliser and kerosene, potentially taking direct payments to more than $60 billion.

India's Jan-March CAD narrows to 0.2% of GDP

India's Jan-March CAD narrows to 0.2% of GDP

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2015

Balance of payment stood at a surplus of $30.1 billion during January-March