Nikhat Hetavkar And Advait Rao Palepu

Stories by Nikhat Hetavkar And Advait Rao Palepu

RBI to buy an additional Rs 40,000 crore worth of G-secs in Dec

RBI to buy an additional Rs 40,000 crore worth of G-secs in Dec

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2018

Stemming from the default of IL&FS in September, on various debt instruments including commercial papers, bonds and loans, the financial sector has been facing a liquidity crunch for the last eight to ten weeks.

How Indian banks are getting ready to avoid fraud, enhance security

How Indian banks are getting ready to avoid fraud, enhance security

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2018

Experts say the recent Rs 14,000-crore PNB fraud could have been avoided had there been an integration of PNB's CBS with its SWIFT system

Delay in bankruptcy cases of the Dirty Dozen cost lenders dear

Delay in bankruptcy cases of the Dirty Dozen cost lenders dear

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2018

Around 241 companies were sent for liquidation under the IBC by various NCLT benches and in only 58 cases have the resolution plans been accepted

RuPay, UPI set to pip global giants in retail transactions

RuPay, UPI set to pip global giants in retail transactions

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2018

An analysis for the first eight months of CY18 shows that the value of RuPay and UPI transactions constitute 65.2 per cent of all transactions done through debit and credit cards, in value terms, across retail outlets by the end of August.

What RBI's capital adequacy move means for banks

What RBI's capital adequacy move means for banks

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2018

For banks, the package will limit the burden of provisioning for stressed loans. Besides, the proposed restructuring package for MSMEs with a credit of up to Rs 25 crore is expected to provide a breather to units from this sector.

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

The REAL story behind zero #MeToo cases

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2018

Audit firms such as KPMG believe zero complaints may be an indicator of the lack of requisite mechanism to allow for such reporting

Post DeMo, cash is back with a bang!

Post DeMo, cash is back with a bang!

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2018

The currency with the public is 10.3 per cent higher than it was in the week preceding November 8, 2016 - from Rs17.97 trillion to Rs18.76 trillion.

For BoB, Vijaya, Dena Bank, single brand is the first challenge

For BoB, Vijaya, Dena Bank, single brand is the first challenge

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2018

If a name does not unify the three, there could be continued clash of identities, which could splinter the brand even before it takes shape, say Abhijit Lele and Nikhat Hetavkar.

RBI deputy governor fires salvo at government

RBI deputy governor fires salvo at government

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2018

Governments that did not respect the central bank's independence would sooner or later incur the wrath of financial markets, ignite economic fire, and come to rue the day they undermined the regulatory institution, Deputy Governor Viral Acharya warned.

Yes Bank: Rana Kapoor proposes peace to rival faction

Yes Bank: Rana Kapoor proposes peace to rival faction

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

The meeting was amicable, a stark contrast to the meetings of earlier years that always ended with the rivals at loggerheads.

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2018

JM Financial Consultants, Arpwood Capital and Alvarez & Marsal will advise the board going forward

Who will succeed Rana Kapoor at Yes Bank?

Who will succeed Rana Kapoor at Yes Bank?

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2018

The bank has hired US-based advisory firm Korn Ferry to help with the selection process.

IL&FS value to be preserved, says non-executive chairman Uday Kotak

IL&FS value to be preserved, says non-executive chairman Uday Kotak

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2018

The new board will have to provide the NCLT a road map for turning around the company by October 31, which, Kotak said, is challenging, given that the company's issues represent a "moving target"

SC's Aadhaar verdict opens up UIDAI to legal suits

SC's Aadhaar verdict opens up UIDAI to legal suits

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

'People, whose sensitive information has been leaked by State agencies or companies having license from UIDAI to access the Aadhaar database, can file suits, collectively or individually.'

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2018

The NCLT said the new board must hold its meeting by October 8 and come out with a road map before the next hearing on October 31

'The rupee's correction is good'

'The rupee's correction is good'

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2018

'When the rupee was at 65 a dollar, we wanted to go to Thailand for a holiday.' 'Now at 72, we may find Goa much more attractive.' 'That's how correction happens.' 'If you don't let that correction happen, then it's a pressure cooker that bursts one day.'

ICICI Lombard to use AI in processing insurance claims quickly

ICICI Lombard to use AI in processing insurance claims quickly

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2018

The artificial intelligence-based system aims to authorise cashless claims within 60-90 seconds and bring the turnaround time for investigations down to a one day, or even a few hours.

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.

Kerala floods: Cochin airport files insurance claims worth Rs 340 crore

Kerala floods: Cochin airport files insurance claims worth Rs 340 crore

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2018

A senior executive of NIA confirmed the development and said that the insurance company is assessing damage to the airport's assets

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.