Namrata Acharya And Arup Roychoudhury

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PNB-UBI-OBC merger: Automated HR integration likely

PNB-UBI-OBC merger: Automated HR integration likely

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2019

All transfers and promotions for next financial year will be decided by respective banks, not by the merged entity.

Bitter reminder for BJP that assembly polls are fought on local issues

Bitter reminder for BJP that assembly polls are fought on local issues

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2019

Dissatisfaction with the state leadership, along with caste and sectarian factors and economic issues -- particularly those relating to jobs and rural distress cost the BJP.

Banerjee-Duflo duo and Bandhan Bank's anti-poverty scheme

Banerjee-Duflo duo and Bandhan Bank's anti-poverty scheme

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2019

According to a 2011 impact assessment study of the programme by Banerjee and Duflo, along with economists Raghabendra Chattopadhyay and Jeremy Shapiro, Bandhan's THP results in a 15 per cent increase in household consumption and had a positive impact on wealth and welfare, such as assets and emotional well being.

Bibek Debroy retained as chairman of PM's economic council

Bibek Debroy retained as chairman of PM's economic council

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2019

Sajjid Chenoy, India economist at JP Morgan is the new part-time member.

PM's economic advisory council may be rejigged

PM's economic advisory council may be rejigged

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2019

Among possible new members, former chief economic advisor Arvind Virmani's name is doing the rounds.

NITI Aayog's artificial intelligence proposal gets FinMin's nod

NITI Aayog's artificial intelligence proposal gets FinMin's nod

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2019

NITI Aayog had been asking for Rs 7,500 crore for three years to set up an AI framework.

Banks form GM-level teams for merger ease

Banks form GM-level teams for merger ease

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2019

Banks are also weighing the option of hiring experts for help in specialised areas.

As FM, Jaitley will be remembered for fiscal rectitude

As FM, Jaitley will be remembered for fiscal rectitude

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2019

For his first Budget in July 2014, Jaitley inherited a fiscal deficit target of 4.1 per cent of GDP. From 4.1 per cent, the fiscal deficit came down to 3.4 per cent by 2018-19, with two slippages from the budgeted targets, in 2017-18 and 2018-19, the former due to introduction of the GST, says Arup Roychoudhury.

Unlike other UTs, Jammu & Kashmir to get funds from Centre's divisible pool

Unlike other UTs, Jammu & Kashmir to get funds from Centre's divisible pool

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2019

Sources in the Fifteenth Finance Commission said that they will implement the provisions after the bill is enacted and the President makes a reference to it.

How Sitharaman plans to tackle economic slowdown

How Sitharaman plans to tackle economic slowdown

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2019

As the government plans to take sector-specific steps to tackle the slump, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will soon hold talks with representatives from various sectors to get and take steps so that the confidence of those sectors can be restored.

FM to meet all bank heads on Monday to discuss NBFC crisis

FM to meet all bank heads on Monday to discuss NBFC crisis

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2019

Credit to priority sectors as well as small and medium industries will be discussed to find ways to accelerate economic growth.

Overseas sovereign bonds are happening, but in tranches

Overseas sovereign bonds are happening, but in tranches

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2019

An official said that people in the government were aware of the benefits as well as the drawbacks of issuing overseas sovereign bonds, and there will be consultations with all stakeholders.

What is the future of GST?

What is the future of GST?

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2019

With less than five months left for the report of the Fifteenth Finance Commission to be submitted, its chairman N K Singh said the report will have fiscal road map for states, depending on their current situation.

The big gainers under PM's agri insurance plan

The big gainers under PM's agri insurance plan

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2019

Under the PMFBY - introduced in 2016 - farmers have to pay a maximum of 2 per cent of the sum insured for kharif and 1.5 per cent for rabi food and oilseed crops and 5 per cent for commercial/horticultural crops. Eighteen general insurance companies, including five public sector insurance firms, have been empanelled for the scheme's implementation.

As finance secretary, Garg rubbed too many the wrong way

As finance secretary, Garg rubbed too many the wrong way

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2019

Owing to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman being new to her role, a number of crucial announcements in the Budget bore Garg's imprint, especially the decision to borrow in overseas markets, reduce the fiscal deficit as a percentage of gross domestic product, and resort to off-Budget borrowing to meet that target, says Arup Roychoudury.

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2019

A government panel said policymakers and regulators should have an open mind regarding the introduction of an official digital currency in India.

$3-4 billion worth sovereign bonds likely to be issued in 1st phase

$3-4 billion worth sovereign bonds likely to be issued in 1st phase

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2019

The bonds will likely be simultaneously launched in major financial centres such as London, Singapore, Hong Kong, New York for a term of no less than 20 years.

Indian Railways' heritage routes likely to be monetised

Indian Railways' heritage routes likely to be monetised

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2019

The railways heritage lines that are part of the UNESCO-accorded sites list include Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and Kalka Shimla Railway.

Govt sets October deadline for sale of Air India

Govt sets October deadline for sale of Air India

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2019

Sources in the know said the government would initiate talks with businesses, including Tatas, shortly for divesting its stake in the national carrier.

As things turn sour, Jalan panel hopes to pacify FinMin

As things turn sour, Jalan panel hopes to pacify FinMin

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2019

The main difference of opinion between RBI and FinMin is over the transfer of the RBI's 'excess' capital reserves. The Jalan panel seeks to convince finance secretary Subhash Garg to soften his dissent note language. The move is aimed at maintaining the now-cordial relations between the RBI and the finance ministry.