M Saraswathy &Amp; Neelasri Barman

Stories by M Saraswathy &Amp; Neelasri Barman

Uncertain demand may change IT's hiring pattern

Uncertain demand may change IT's hiring pattern

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2013

Human resource experts say the volatile environment might change its hiring pattern, with the process spread through the year, instead of happening during December - February as at present.

Tax-free bond issuances may get tepid response

Tax-free bond issuances may get tepid response

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2013

These tax-free bonds are priced below the yield of the 10-year benchmark government bond.

Market sees RBI cutting rates 50 bps by Sep

Market sees RBI cutting rates 50 bps by Sep

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2013

Falling growth, inflation and lower fiscal deficit are expected to prompt RBI to cut rates.

Sebi and Irda clash again

Sebi and Irda clash again

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

The market regulator had last month allowed bourses to set up debt segments to develop the country's languishing corporate bond market.

Complex agenda for new insurance regulator chief

Complex agenda for new insurance regulator chief

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2013

Priority will be to maintain a balance between sector's growth and consumer welfare.

Insurance sector looking for remunerative tax sops

Insurance sector looking for remunerative tax sops

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2013

Aim is to boost sales volumes and increase penetration.

LIC investment touches Rs 14.8 lakh crore in Dec

LIC investment touches Rs 14.8 lakh crore in Dec

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2013

According to a presentation by LIC to Parliament standing committee on finance, total investment at the end of March 31, 2012 was Rs 13.49 lakh crore or Rs 13.49 trillion.

Banks cut credit panel meets as loan demand stays low

Banks cut credit panel meets as loan demand stays low

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2013

The pick-up in credit demand in coming months looks uncertain.

Remedy needed for India Inc's labour unrest

Remedy needed for India Inc's labour unrest

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

The list of companies include big names such as Colgate-Palmolive, Hero, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Videocon, Onida, Arvind Mills, Nokia and Mahindra & Mahindra.

Changing tracks for the love of insurance

Changing tracks for the love of insurance

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2013

Primarily trained for a career in FMCG, he shifted to insurance when the opportunity came his way.

Kumar M Birla to be Birla Sun Life AMC chairman

Kumar M Birla to be Birla Sun Life AMC chairman

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

Birla takes over as chairman after his group increased its stake to 51 per cent in November 2012 from the earlier 50 per cent.

Interest rates will come down in 2013: Experts

Interest rates will come down in 2013: Experts

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2012

The New Year could bring some cheer among bankers, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to start the rate easing cycle as early as January, during the third quarter review of monetary policy.

India Inc pays directors far less than Cos Bill ceiling

India Inc pays directors far less than Cos Bill ceiling

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2012

Average salary of the 100 best-paid directors is 1% of their companies' net profit.

Life insurers take practical steps to reduce mis-selling

Life insurers take practical steps to reduce mis-selling

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

Puts in checks to reach customers before and after selling the policy.

Rate cut may have to wait until Jan

Rate cut may have to wait until Jan

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Some see CRR cut as tight liquidity continues.

Sebi unhappy with govt move on hike in LIC holding cap

Sebi unhappy with govt move on hike in LIC holding cap

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Regulator fears the insurer may get away without making an open offer.

'For LIC, online sale is fast becoming a buzzword'

'For LIC, online sale is fast becoming a buzzword'

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2012

Thomas Mathew T, managing director, tells Manojit Saha and M Saraswathy about the LIC's strategy and growth plans.

Street divided on RBI action in Dec policy review

Street divided on RBI action in Dec policy review

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2012

Of the 15 participants, 7 expect CRR cut, only one sees repo rate reduction.

Corporate advance tax outflow may worsen liquidity

Corporate advance tax outflow may worsen liquidity

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2012

The street feels that RBI needs to intervene further, as liquidity is about to get strained.