Joydeep Ghosh &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by Joydeep Ghosh &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

The company was looking to raise around Rs 1,800 crore for a stake sale of 10 per cent.

Lump sum investments dry up for MFs

Lump sum investments dry up for MFs

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2017

SIPs keep MFs afloat as investors redeem Rs 1.3 lakh crore in one year

RBI 's latest headache: Ballooning fiscal deficits of states

RBI 's latest headache: Ballooning fiscal deficits of states

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2017

Deficits could come under more pressure in coming years as states implement their own Pay Commissions.

SBI merger could spill over to FY18

SBI merger could spill over to FY18

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2017

SBI might present the first result for the combined entity at the end of the first quarter of 2017-18

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2017

Rather, the existing ones should be implemented speedily to clean up the mess.

Keen to reduce debt, banks get tough with large borrowers

Keen to reduce debt, banks get tough with large borrowers

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

The Essar group, Jindal Steel and Power, Monnet Ispat, Bhushan Steel and the Avantha group have been asked to close deals by March-end.

MFI profitability hit by note ban, says ICRA report

MFI profitability hit by note ban, says ICRA report

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Collection dived to 75-80% in November-December from 99% after demonetisation.

Axis Bank net slumps 73% on provisioning

Axis Bank net slumps 73% on provisioning

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2017

Axis Bank's loan portfolio quality deteriorated, with gross NPAs rising to 5.22% of gross advances.

The untold story: Credit growth slows after note ban

The untold story: Credit growth slows after note ban

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2017

Banks lend 60,000 cr in 8 weeks since Nov 8; Y-o-Y credit expansion slows further.

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.

'RBI has been against demonetisation'

'RBI has been against demonetisation'

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

'It is like bombing a building with 200 people to kill 5 terrorists.'

After 9 weeks currency in circulation shows rise

After 9 weeks currency in circulation shows rise

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

Going by the pace, almost 80 per cent of the demonetised currency is expected to be replaced by end-February.

Ramdev's Patanjali gets a rating upgrade from Icra

Ramdev's Patanjali gets a rating upgrade from Icra

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

The upgrade, said Icra, takes into account the "robust internal accrual generation, leading to low reliance on debt, as well as gearing levels, and strong debt protection metrics".

SBI rolls out teaser home loans after 8 years

SBI rolls out teaser home loans after 8 years

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

A teaser loan is one where the lender offers a slightly lower rate in the initial years and then charges higher rates in later years.

Demonetisation = Up to 25% increase in monthly budget

Demonetisation = Up to 25% increase in monthly budget

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2016

Joydeep Ghosh takes stock of personal finances after the life-altering surprises of 2016.

Thanks to the note ban, he's back!

Thanks to the note ban, he's back!

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

Demonetisation impact: Money lenders make a comeback.

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.

Why banks are unable to deal with the cash crunch

Why banks are unable to deal with the cash crunch

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2016

Banks have reported that banknotes worth Rs 592,613 crore have been issued to the public.

'You never know what notification will come on Friday'

'You never know what notification will come on Friday'

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2016

'Nobody will wait now. Everyone will come to deposit their old notes. The confidence is shaken.'

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2016

'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'