Nikhat Hetavkar &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by Nikhat Hetavkar &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Rana Kapoor to remain Yes Bank chief till January end

Rana Kapoor to remain Yes Bank chief till January end

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

The RBI has cited corporate governance and regulatory issues for not extending Kapoor's term. Further, the lender has been directed to search for a successor.

Amitabh Chaudhry has his task cut out as Axis Bank chief

Amitabh Chaudhry has his task cut out as Axis Bank chief

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2018

In addition to challenges such as reining in non-performing assets (NPAs) and boosting profits, Chaudhry will have to repair the bank's reputation, build internal controls, and improve regulatory relations.

RBI's diktat for ATMS will be a costly affair

RBI's diktat for ATMS will be a costly affair

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2018

The new requirements include a shift to cassette swap system, mandate armed guards while transferring money as well as a host of other measures that would require huge investments.

How UPI v2.0 will change your life

How UPI v2.0 will change your life

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2018

For financial institutions, it will be an opportunity to provide better lending options. For instance, customers who pay their overdrafts on time will get access to more credit and probably at a cheaper rate.

Private bank CEOs' bonus goes missing in 2017-18

Private bank CEOs' bonus goes missing in 2017-18

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2018

HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri, ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar, and Axis Bank MD and CEO Shikha Sharma did not receive their bonuses in full for financial year 2016-17

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

'Jet loses Rs 50 mn to Rs 100 mn a day'

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2018

Signs of financial stress were visible when the airline reported a loss of Rs 10.40 billion.

Bad loans: All is not lost for India's public sector banks

Bad loans: All is not lost for India's public sector banks

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

Factors like dedicated recovery teams, centralised follow-up on bad loan accounts and resolutions via NCLT are driving the trend

Rejigging ATMs for new Rs 100 notes will cost Rs 1 bn

Rejigging ATMs for new Rs 100 notes will cost Rs 1 bn

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2018

A representative of the Confederation of ATM Industry said ATM players were not consulted about the move and they received the news via media platforms.

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2018

Cos ask US treasury to discuss data localisation norms with Indian officials at all platforms the two countries would meet, including G-20, US-India Strategic Dialogue, and IMF Annual Meet.

Regulators should not encourage 'lazy housing finance': Deepak Parekh

Regulators should not encourage 'lazy housing finance': Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2018

It is, thus, logical that some compensation is paid to a lender, especially when a customer is poached within two years, Parekh noted.

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2018

Analysts say strengthening bank's capital will boost earnings, bank needs chief with long stint to run show

After Rs 65bn loss, SBI mulls strategic advisor

After Rs 65bn loss, SBI mulls strategic advisor

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2018

According to SBI executives, the aim is to do things efficiently with an eye on profitability, and get a feedback on areas, including which business to enter and which to exit.

Govt seeks regulator's nod to sell IDBI Bank stake to LIC

Govt seeks regulator's nod to sell IDBI Bank stake to LIC

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2018

The buyout will cost LIC about Rs 100 billion, based on the Rs 248 billion market capitalisation of IDBI Bank as on Friday, and assuming it acquires a 40 per cent equity stake from the government.

The many challenges facing Sandeep Bakhshi, ICICI Bank's new COO

The many challenges facing Sandeep Bakhshi, ICICI Bank's new COO

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2018

In addition, he will have to move swiftly to control any damage that may have been caused to the bank's image and investor confidence due to the loan controversy

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2018

These recommendations are based on interactions held by the Banks Board Bureau with eligible candidates from PSBs towards appointment against vacancies in PSBs for the period 2018-19

India's CAD triples to 1.9% in Q4 year-on-year, pegged at 1.6% in FY18

India's CAD triples to 1.9% in Q4 year-on-year, pegged at 1.6% in FY18

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2018

It was primarily due to a higher trade deficit ($41.6 billion) brought about by a larger increase in merchandise import.

'Bad banks' make a comeback

'Bad banks' make a comeback

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2018

The 'bad bank' -- which will help banks clear their balance sheets by transferring the NPAs to special purpose vehicles -- has been one of the most debated ideas for stressed asset resolution.

37 banks and a whopping Rs 1.3 trillion jump in gross NPAs!

37 banks and a whopping Rs 1.3 trillion jump in gross NPAs!

Rediff.com   30 May 2018

The RBI has been critical of banks for using restructuring schemes to hide the stress.

RBI diktat on data storage upsets payments providers

RBI diktat on data storage upsets payments providers

Rediff.com   23 May 2018

The RBI on April 6 directed all payments service providers to make sure "that the entire data relating to payment systems operated by them are stored in a system only in India."

How ArcelorMittal became an eligible bidder for Essar Steel

How ArcelorMittal became an eligible bidder for Essar Steel

Rediff.com   16 May 2018

Sources close to the development said a significant amount of around Rs 7,000 crore had been put into the SBI account with a proposal on escrow of the deposited funds.