Manojit Saha &Amp;Amp; Subrata Panda

Stories by Manojit Saha &Amp;Amp; Subrata Panda

RBI officers have FD of Rs 105 cr in PMC Bank

RBI officers have FD of Rs 105 cr in PMC Bank

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2019

The Reserve Bank Officers Cooperative Credit Society, which caters to the credit needs of RBI officers posted all over India, has a fixed deposit of Rs 105 crore in the bank on which the RBI has placed various curbs for six months following revelations of irregularities.

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2019

Naresh Goyal-owned group companies, including the airline's general sales agent in India and abroad, and a car rental firm, are among those who have filed claims.

Motown slowdown hits motor insurance

Motown slowdown hits motor insurance

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2019

In the June quarter, growth in the segment stood at around 4 per cent, with premium collection at Rs 15,724 crore against Rs 15,074 crore in the same period of FY19. This was the lowest growth in the last five quarters, starting from Q1FY19.

More trouble brews for Jet Airways

More trouble brews for Jet Airways

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2019

Jet Airways HQ owner wants resolution professional to vacate premises. The licence for occupying the place has been terminated, on account of the airline having not paid the rent after March.

Lenders to rejig debt of 2 more Anil Ambani firms

Lenders to rejig debt of 2 more Anil Ambani firms

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2019

The two troubled subsidiaries of Reliance Capital have over Rs 20,000 crore debt of both the companies. Reliance Home Finance has a debt of Rs 11,500 crore and Reliance Commercial Finance owes Rs 9,000 crore to lenders.

Jet's resolution professional receives Rs 24K cr worth of claims

Jet's resolution professional receives Rs 24K cr worth of claims

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2019

The IRP has admitted 33 claims from banks worth Rs 8,462 crore, and is verifying Rs 15,044-crore claims from operational creditors and staff.

Policyholders prefer to buy insurance physically

Policyholders prefer to buy insurance physically

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2019

The online channel has only been successful in making inroads in metro cities.

Rs 5,000-crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs mooted

Rs 5,000-crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs mooted

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2019

The RBI panel has also recommended a government-sponsored 'fund of funds' of Rs 10,000 crore to support the venture capital and private equity firms investing in the MSME sector.

HDFC to acquire Apollo Munich Health Insurance for Rs 1,347 crore

HDFC to acquire Apollo Munich Health Insurance for Rs 1,347 crore

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2019

The merged entity will have a combined market share of 6.4 per cent in the non-life insurance industry with 308 branches in the country. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and the entire process is expected to be completed in nine months.

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

Nearly three-fourths of the debt money, as of April 30, 2019, was invested in securities with duration of less than three years.

Buying health cover? Here's some good news for you

Buying health cover? Here's some good news for you

Rediff.com   20 May 2019

Irdai has listed diseases that can't be excluded from health insurance policies, including neurodevelopmental disorders, mental illness problems, psychological disorders, genetic diseases, puberty- and menopause-related disorders.

New life insurance regulations get Irdai's nod

New life insurance regulations get Irdai's nod

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2019

The new regulations will allow the insurers to charge an extra premium from policyholders who wish to buy riders with unit-linked insurance plans.

Insurance cos shift focus from market-linked products

Insurance cos shift focus from market-linked products

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2019

Market-linked products have been driving the growth of private insurers for some time now. But, the market volatility has forced the companies to re-think their strategies, reports Subrata Panda.

India-Pakistan tensions may not impact insurance covers, say experts

India-Pakistan tensions may not impact insurance covers, say experts

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2019

All covers have a war exclusion clause. For cargo, shipping, and aviation industries, war schemes are available.

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2017

Even the well heeled in metros find it difficult to go completely digital. Cash withdrawals from ATMs are back at the same level as they were before demonetisation

'India's insurance density is one-tenth of China's'

'India's insurance density is one-tenth of China's'

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

Bhargav Dasgupta, managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Lombard, tells Subrata Panda, in an interview that the company has adequate capital for now and does not see a need for fresh infusion through markets over the next few years.

Banks to face RBI heat for not passing on base rate cut benefit

Banks to face RBI heat for not passing on base rate cut benefit

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2015

Central bank sees action as discriminatory, unfair

Reserve Bank pulls up bosses for IOB mess

Reserve Bank pulls up bosses for IOB mess

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2015

The bank's branch expansion and recruitment have been curtailed.

Why loans rates are still high despite RBI's rate cut

Why loans rates are still high despite RBI's rate cut

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2015

For banks to cut loan rates, the cost of deposits needs to come down, and there is no sign of that happening.

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2015

We need a change in mindset, says the RBI Governor.