Nishanth Vasudevan &Amp; Manojit Saha

Stories by Nishanth Vasudevan &Amp; Manojit Saha

Citibank rules out India subsidiary, informs RBI

Citibank rules out India subsidiary, informs RBI

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2014

Though most foreign banks appear reluctant to establish a subsidiary here, Citi is the only bank that has so far communicated this to the regulator, in writing.

Reserve Bank to enforce strict regime on United Bank

Reserve Bank to enforce strict regime on United Bank

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2014

The Reserve Bank of india is likely to tell state-run United Bank of India (UBI), which has seen erosion of capital due to bad loans and higher provisioning to implement prompt corrective action.

Bank funding of spectrum purchases hits DoT wall

Bank funding of spectrum purchases hits DoT wall

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2014

Telecom department says spectrum can't be used as collateral because it's government property

Bulk deposit rates shoot up as banks scramble for cash

Bulk deposit rates shoot up as banks scramble for cash

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2014

Banks have taken this aggressive posture even as liquidity has become comfortable on the back of increased government spending.

Govt banks develop cold feet on QIPs

Govt banks develop cold feet on QIPs

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2014

Some lenders in talks with LIC for pvt placement

Rs 9,600-cr QIP: SBI spared the blushes by LIC

Rs 9,600-cr QIP: SBI spared the blushes by LIC

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2014

Mop-up misses target as big FIIs skip issue.

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

A rule change may make Nachiket Mor, among others, eligible to replace Chakrabarty.

Banks seek leeway from RBI

Banks seek leeway from RBI

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2014

Say 30 days not enough to resolve stress; want higher provision norms deferred till economy picks up

RBI to unveil norms for early detection of stressed loans

RBI to unveil norms for early detection of stressed loans

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2013

At least five state-run banks on central bank's radar for lax credit appraisal

PowerGrid issue charges up grey market

PowerGrid issue charges up grey market

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2013

Operators in this unofficial market are offering an upfront sum of anywhere between Rs 5,300 and Rs 6,000 to retail investors, who will get shares in the offer at a 5 per cent discount to the issue price.

SBI classifies its Rs 250 cr of dues as bad loans

SBI classifies its Rs 250 cr of dues as bad loans

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2013

About 12 other lenders with combined exposure of Rs 1,200 crore likely to follow

Will Nachiket Mor be the next RBI Governor?

Will Nachiket Mor be the next RBI Governor?

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2013

Raghuram Rajan has appointed him as head of several committees soon after taking charge.

RBI working overtime to meet Rajan's licence deadline

RBI working overtime to meet Rajan's licence deadline

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2013

After the screening, the shortlisted candidates will be vetted by an external committee, to be headed by former RBI governor, Bimal Jalan.

Is another market crisis possible?

Is another market crisis possible?

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2013

Many factors leading to the 2008 financial crisis still exist.

The man behind Akula's plan to make a comeback at SKS

The man behind Akula's plan to make a comeback at SKS

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2013

Biksham Gujja contributed to major global initiatives such as the World Commission on Dams, World Water Commission and World Water Forum.

Rajan wants clarity on new bank licences by January

Rajan wants clarity on new bank licences by January

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2013

The macro economic situation and currency depreciation might top the priority list of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor-designate Raghuram Rajan.

'We have committed Rs 1,300 cr initial capital for a bank'

'We have committed Rs 1,300 cr initial capital for a bank'

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2013

A healthy track record and 17 years of experience in financial services would be the key strengths of Edelweiss Financial Services in setting up a bank, says chairman and chief executive officer Rashesh Shah, in an interview with Business Standard.

Investors search for options on D-Street

Investors search for options on D-Street

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2013

With outlook uncertain for a range of sectors, no one is quite sure of where to invest in stocks

Rajan to reach Mint Road 2 weeks before taking charge

Rajan to reach Mint Road 2 weeks before taking charge

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2013

Rajan will be closely working with the RBI governor and the four deputy governors to gain familiarity with the central bank's stance on various issues.

Meet the first CEO of all-women bank

Meet the first CEO of all-women bank

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2013

Ananthasubramanian, 55, started her career in 1982 at Bank of Baroda as a specialist officer in the planning stream.