Katya B Naidu &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by Katya B Naidu &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Essar plans port for its African steel plant

Essar plans port for its African steel plant

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2013

The port project work is to be undertaken by the group's African subsidiary, Essar Africa Holdings, and is not a part of the group's Essar Ports.

Will offer cheapest rates in all circles: Uninor

Will offer cheapest rates in all circles: Uninor

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

Earlier, the company had to shut operations in the Mumbai circle, following a directive by the Supreme Court.

Electronic payment space lures investors

Electronic payment space lures investors

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2013

As banks are looking at such infrastructure as ancillary assets, wanting to focus on core activity, they're reluctant to commit their resources here, throwing space open for other players.

RIL to roll out 4G data services in June-August

RIL to roll out 4G data services in June-August

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

Vendors say Infotel Broadband close to signing tower leasing deals with Anil Ambani company

Banking licences: Corporate honchos rule out conflict

Banking licences: Corporate honchos rule out conflict

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2013

Economists advise against it, citing international experiences; business leaders say RBI should allow move for inclusive growth.

RBI begins check on collateral adequacy for loans

RBI begins check on collateral adequacy for loans

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

Leveraged balance sheets expose banks to sudden shocks.

In a first, SBI takes its officers' body to court

In a first, SBI takes its officers' body to court

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Agitation against 7-day banking move prompts action.

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Most banks wary of growing unsecured loan portfolio

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2012

Despite sluggish credit growth, most banks are cautious about growing their unsecured loan portfolio.

Bank unions set the ball rolling for wage talks

Bank unions set the ball rolling for wage talks

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

Unions said the revised wage structure should reflect the merger of dearness allowance.

FM to meet govt bank chiefs on Nov 15

FM to meet govt bank chiefs on Nov 15

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Also on agenda is rising credit flow to MSMEs & farm sector.

Kingfisher lenders left in the lurch

Kingfisher lenders left in the lurch

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2012

Lenders to Kingfisher Airlines have been left in the lurch, with most hoping the airline resumes operations, as this would ensure at least some revenue flow.

India Inc's capex plans still in the freezer: Bankers

India Inc's capex plans still in the freezer: Bankers

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2012

Nine of 10 bankers who attended the meeting admitted their sanctioned loan pipeline was shrinking fast due to tepid demand.

RBI wants banks to install system to alert police

RBI wants banks to install system to alert police

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2012

As ATMs hold huge amounts in cash and criminals use them to get to customers' cards and PIN data, electronic security is crucial

RIL-BP to supply gas to Andhra power projects

RIL-BP to supply gas to Andhra power projects

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2012

India Gas Solutions the equal joint venture between the two companies, is looking to sell LNG to five power producers in Andhra Pradesh - GMR, GVK, Lanco Infratech, Sravanthi Energy and Konaseema Gas.

IIP numbers fail to capture the reality on capital goods

IIP numbers fail to capture the reality on capital goods

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2012

There are some companies in the sector that have seen a decline in revenues but their performance is not sufficient to cause such a decline in industrial production data.

Poor rains may hit MFI recoveries

Poor rains may hit MFI recoveries

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2012

Microfinance institutions' deluge of problems, it seems, is never-ending.

DoT asks Trai for 10-yr spectrum validity; Telcos oppose

DoT asks Trai for 10-yr spectrum validity; Telcos oppose

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2012

Newer telecom operators and dual technology entities are opposing the department of telecommunications (DoT)'s decision to ask the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to give its view on whether the price of spectrum being offered in the coming 2G auction should be valid for 10 years instead of 20 years.

Rs fall to have limited benefit for exports

Rs fall to have limited benefit for exports

Rediff.com   24 May 2012

But weak global demand, costly imports play spoilsport

All's not lost with Trai's recommendation: Analysts

All's not lost with Trai's recommendation: Analysts

Rediff.com   11 May 2012

But few analysts have played down the impact of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recommendations.

Icra plans to expand in Asia

Icra plans to expand in Asia

Rediff.com   9 May 2012

After establishing a presence in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, Icra, the rating agency and associate of Moody's in India, plans to expand further in Asia to get a slice of business from the growing bond markets.