Mahesh Kulkarni And Abhijit Lele

Stories by Mahesh Kulkarni And Abhijit Lele

Growth has been broad-based this quarter: S D Shibulal

Growth has been broad-based this quarter: S D Shibulal

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2013

Infy CEO and MD talks about the factors behind the company's performance in the quarter.

Now, a multi-currency prepaid travel card

Now, a multi-currency prepaid travel card

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2012

UAE Exchange partners ElectraCard Services to launch 'gocash', which enables cardholders to use appropriate currency loaded on the card.

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.

TCS rated top ICT employer in Netherlands

TCS rated top ICT employer in Netherlands

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2012

The IT co has over 2,500 employees catering to a strong client base in the country

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.

Hyundai Motor to hike prices of all models

Hyundai Motor to hike prices of all models

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2012

The company has not indicated the exact rise in prices of its models

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

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.

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

Karnataka to look for alternative land for Posco

Karnataka to look for alternative land for Posco

Rediff.com   10 May 2012

The Karnataka government is actively considering the possibility of changing the location for a proposed steel plant of Posco in north-central Gadag district; instead offer the South Korean major an alternative land elsewhere in the state. The move comes after the farmers of Halligudi village stiffly opposed plans to acquire their "fertile" land ahead of starting work on the project.

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.

Machine tool industry bucks the slowdown trend

Machine tool industry bucks the slowdown trend

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2012

The machine tools industry is always the first to be affected in a slowing economy and the last to recover during a revival. However, bucking this trend for the first time, the Indian machine tool sector is poised to grow by over 15 per cent this year.

Public sector banks may not flock to IIMs

Public sector banks may not flock to IIMs

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2012

State Bank of India and IDBI Bank have decided not to go to the IIMs this year.

Banks step in to help India Inc repay European debt

Banks step in to help India Inc repay European debt

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2012

Bankers and industry analysts say a number of public and private sector banks have expressed willingness to offer fresh loans to Indian companies to help them repay their overseas dues maturing in the near term.