Nidhi Rai

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Impact of NBFC failures on banking system has reduced

Impact of NBFC failures on banking system has reduced

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2019

The bi-annual financial stability report noted that failure of an NBFC with the maximum capacity to cause solvency losses to the banking system will lead to a loss of 2.5 per cent of the total tier-I capital of the banking system.

New data law: Alexa, Google Home may stop speaking

New data law: Alexa, Google Home may stop speaking

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2019

In the worst-case scenario, it will be next to impossible for tech companies like Amazon and Google to run any service that requires user biometrics.

Data Bill: Industry experts fear massive implementation hurdles

Data Bill: Industry experts fear massive implementation hurdles

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2019

If the Personal Data Protection Bill gets passed in its present form, a new class of companies and entities could emerge. The sole job of these new entities would be to manage the consent for data usage of a user.Banks, healthcare firms and fintech companies, among others, fear that sharing non-personal data with the government may hurt business interests. Banks also fear the threat of data misuse.

Slowdown fails to stifle Indian banks' expansion plans

Slowdown fails to stifle Indian banks' expansion plans

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2019

Backed by technology banks are expanding the branch network - and adding more to the workforce.

Has Citi 'stolen' its ad idea from Matheno Films?

Has Citi 'stolen' its ad idea from Matheno Films?

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2019

A film-maker has accused Citi India of 'picking up' his idea for their latest ad. But the bank denies this vehemently and has threatened legal action.

Why depositors continue to flock co-op banks

Why depositors continue to flock co-op banks

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2019

The interest offered is mostly 0.5 to 1 per cent more than what other banks offer. Moreover, customer service and long-term association spanning generations are also other reasons for the popularity.