Manojit Saha &Amp; M Saraswathy

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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.

Govts should give up control in banks: McKinsey

Govts should give up control in banks: McKinsey

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2015

In the policy banks, the government can have 100 per cent stake, McKinsey said.

Six areas of reforms to expect from Modi's banking retreat

Six areas of reforms to expect from Modi's banking retreat

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

The meeting will be attended by all heads and EDs of public sector banks

9 things to look for in the New Year

9 things to look for in the New Year

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2014

2014 made a lot of promises; can the new year deliver?

2014 made a lot of promises; can the new year deliver?

2014 made a lot of promises; can the new year deliver?

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2014

The banking sector is set to move at a fast pace from hereon.

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.

Quick recap: Factors that played spoilsport for banks in 2014

Quick recap: Factors that played spoilsport for banks in 2014

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

Experts hail 2014 as the worst year for banks.

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.

Banks tell SpiceJet to repay dues

Banks tell SpiceJet to repay dues

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2014

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been asked to open up bookings of SpiceJet till March 31, 2015, while airport operators have been asked to provide 15 days to the airline company for making payments.

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.

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.

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.

Will Raghuram Rajan succumb to pressure to cut rates?

Will Raghuram Rajan succumb to pressure to cut rates?

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

Jaitley has made it a habit of giving soundbytes to the media like his predecessors on why RBI should cut interest rates

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.

5 reasons why Rajan may not cut rate in December

5 reasons why Rajan may not cut rate in December

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

RBI could opt for a 'deep cut' after winning inflation war, say experts.

GTL default: Banks stare at fresh NPAs of Rs 6,000 crore

GTL default: Banks stare at fresh NPAs of Rs 6,000 crore

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2014

A series of failed loan recast programmes continues to haunt banks.

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.