M Saraswathy &Amp; Neelasri Barman

Stories by M Saraswathy &Amp; Neelasri Barman

E-commerce steals the show at B-school campuses

E-commerce steals the show at B-school campuses

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2015

Prominent recruiters were Flipkart, Urban Ladder, AskmeBazaar etc

Rupee seen weakening in run-up to the Budget

Rupee seen weakening in run-up to the Budget

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

Experts believe it can touch 63 against the dollar

Didn't think Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure would last long: Meru

Didn't think Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure would last long: Meru

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2015

Meru Cabs' founder says they were a traditional company.

Defaulter? No job for you in banks

Defaulter? No job for you in banks

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2015

Some leading private and foreign banks in the country have started checking scores of credit information companies such as Credit Information Bureau Ltd as part of their pre-employment screening process.

Bajaj Finserv MD on new bank licence and focus areas in 2015

Bajaj Finserv MD on new bank licence and focus areas in 2015

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2015

Bajaj Finserv has few opportunities and challenges to overcome in 2015.

For HNIs, EB-5 investor visa better than F-1 student visa: Experts

For HNIs, EB-5 investor visa better than F-1 student visa: Experts

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2014

The EB-5 Programme has been in effect since 1990 as an opportunity for the immigrant and their family to obtain permanent residency to the US.

What the rupee and bond markets will watch for

What the rupee and bond markets will watch for

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2014

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said falling oil prices act as a cushion for CAD, adding it is time India does away with restrictions on gold imports

'RBI should have started cutting rates from October'

'RBI should have started cutting rates from October'

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2014

Bank credit growth, still sluggish, could see a rise if the Reserve Bank of India decides to cut interest rates, believes Ashima Goyal.

Fate of the new Insurance Bill remains uncertain

Fate of the new Insurance Bill remains uncertain

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2014

The new Insurance Bill may take little time to see light of teh day.

India Inc rushes to global markets for low cost funds

India Inc rushes to global markets for low cost funds

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2014

India Inc is borrowing from global firms as interest rates sky rocket in India.

5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 divestment target

5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 divestment target

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

It has so far managed to raise only Rs 1,700 crore (Rs 17 billion), by divesting a 5% stake in Steel Authority of India.

Weakness in rupee seen continuing in 2015

Weakness in rupee seen continuing in 2015

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

May touch 64/$ due to foreign flows slowing down

Swiss schools want more Indian students

Swiss schools want more Indian students

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

For the first time in India, Swiss Learning, an educational body managed by the Heads of Swiss Educational Institutes, has brought representatives from various schools from the country to meet stakeholders, Indian schools and parents of potential students.

New Insurance Bill is passed but firms not in a rush for FDI

New Insurance Bill is passed but firms not in a rush for FDI

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2014

Insurance firms want more clarity before increasing foreign partner's stake.

Now, use your debit card for inter-bank fund transfers at ATMs

Now, use your debit card for inter-bank fund transfers at ATMs

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2014

Union Bank of India, Canara Bank, Andhra Bank, Saraswat Co-operative Bank and YES Bank have come together to allow inter-bank fund transfers through debit cards.

Theft-wary ATM service providers seek cover

Theft-wary ATM service providers seek cover

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2014

The insurance brokerage had experience of settling claims in Jammu and Kashmir and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh during natural catastrophes earlier this year.

Jan Dhan: 72.5 mn accounts opened, but 75% have no balance

Jan Dhan: 72.5 mn accounts opened, but 75% have no balance

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2014

The data show close to 72.5 million accounts have been opened till November 10 with an average 500,000 opened every day.

E-commerce: Flood of complaints refuses to recede

E-commerce: Flood of complaints refuses to recede

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

There are umpteen cases where travel websites and airlines advertise tickets for unbelievably low prices, without mentioning taxes and other charges.

Ulips are cheaper, yet not useful

Ulips are cheaper, yet not useful

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

Cost is not the only factor that one should look at. It's best to keep investment and insurance apart

Things you should know before buying a health policy

Things you should know before buying a health policy

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Health insurance has almost 23 per cent market share in the general insurance space.