Raghu Mohan &Amp; Surajeet Das Gupta

Stories by Raghu Mohan &Amp; Surajeet Das Gupta

The French Press, OYO's gift to India's coffee lovers

The French Press, OYO's gift to India's coffee lovers

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2019

OYO is also planning to set up some premium restaurants post the launch of The French Press. In recent months, the company has started four cloud kitchen brands - Adraq, O Biriyani, Paratha Pandit and Master of Momos.

DHFL resolution plan: Stakeholders seek legal protection

DHFL resolution plan: Stakeholders seek legal protection

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2019

The stakeholders want protection from any litigation which might arise due to fresh claims against the company, especially after PE funds have bought stake in the company and the resolution plan has been cleared by the bankers.

RBI tightens fit-and-proper criteria for directors on PSB boards

RBI tightens fit-and-proper criteria for directors on PSB boards

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2019

Members of Parliament, state legislatures, and local governments not eligible to be members of PSB boards

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2019

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das tells Anup Roy, Raghu Mohan and Niraj Bhatt that it is time for banks to lower interest rates and start lending to cash-starved finance companies after due credit appraisal and proper risk assessment.

After 12 years, RBI set to modify fit-and-proper norms for bank directors

After 12 years, RBI set to modify fit-and-proper norms for bank directors

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2019

These changes will entail a relook at the various laws governing banks in the country - the two Bank Nationalisation Acts (passed in 1970 and 1980); the State Bank of India (SBI) Act of 1955; and the Companies Act of 2013.

Pvt banks may not match SBI in lowering deposit rates

Pvt banks may not match SBI in lowering deposit rates

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2019

The reason why private banks will play the deposit pricing game strategically is the weakening of banks' deposits base given the competition from MFs and insurance companies due to tax-savings schemes.

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

How old private banks are reinventing themselves

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2019

Unlike in the past, when old private banks compromised upon underwriting standards to take on the bulk, they've now realised that scaling up at the cost of quality isn't worth the while. These banks have also readjusted growth targets when required, and rebalanced books to preserve capital and asset quality.

Reliance Jio targets 75 million households with fibre-to-home roll-out

Reliance Jio targets 75 million households with fibre-to-home roll-out

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2019

Globally China, Japan, Russia and South Korea and the US are the top FTTH markets.

Governor Das to meet private bank CEOs on credit, liquidity concerns

Governor Das to meet private bank CEOs on credit, liquidity concerns

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2019

The overarching talking point will be the reluctance on the part of private banks to loosen their purse strings and increase lending substantially, even as the central bank believes there is adequate liquidity within the system.

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Why are India's tycoons selling out?

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2019

Ballooning debt forces more and more Indian promoters to sell out to global majors and PE players.

With Jet off the radar, skies are wide open for Tata's airlines

With Jet off the radar, skies are wide open for Tata's airlines

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2019

Both Vistara and AirAsia India, along with their partners, are quietly putting together an aggressive plan to become a formidable force in the skies. At the core of this new push is their plan to go international this financial year.

IndiGo Airlines: The story of two unlikely partners

IndiGo Airlines: The story of two unlikely partners

Rediff.com   31 May 2019

Some years ago, Rakesh Gangwal reportedly said his relationship with Rahul Bhatia evolved in an amazing friendship, which he termed 'blind trust'. The question is whether that is under scrutiny now.

Chandras may sell small stake in Zee Entertainment

Chandras may sell small stake in Zee Entertainment

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

The promoters expect to get Rs 9,000-10,000 crore from the sale of their assets

Will ITC's Sanjiv Puri manage to give shape to Deveshwar's grand plans?

Will ITC's Sanjiv Puri manage to give shape to Deveshwar's grand plans?

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

To take the Rs 49,000 crore ITC to the top slot in the highly competitive FMCG business will require some aggression.

With Jet out of the skies, will Air India now find suitors?

With Jet out of the skies, will Air India now find suitors?

Rediff.com   28 May 2019

Another reason working in Air India's favour now is the government's plan to clean up part of the airline's burgeoning debt from its books - a major deterrent for investors when it attempted divestment the previous time.

With Jet gone, airlines must add 210 planes this year

With Jet gone, airlines must add 210 planes this year

Rediff.com   1 May 2019

Or else customers will face capacity shortages and high fares.

For things to get normal, Indian airlines need to add 210 planes

For things to get normal, Indian airlines need to add 210 planes

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2019

Else customers will face capacity shortages and high fares.

Feb 12 circular: RBI may replace controversial one-day default norm

Feb 12 circular: RBI may replace controversial one-day default norm

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2019

It had been pointed out to the banking regulator that one-day default was difficult to monitor in large companies, especially where cash flows are dependent on government payments.

Jet crisis poses a challenge for Mumbai

Jet crisis poses a challenge for Mumbai

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2019

Jet is the largest player in the Mumbai airport, with over 110 domestic slots and 30 international slots from the city.

2 big challenges Jet's new owner will face

2 big challenges Jet's new owner will face

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2019

Currently most of its 119 planes have been taken back by the lessors and many have been leased to other airlines like SpiceJet. The second challenge is that it has to repay banks.