Samie Modak &Amp; Manojit Saha

Stories by Samie Modak &Amp; Manojit Saha

Market-linked pay for govt bank chiefs likely

Market-linked pay for govt bank chiefs likely

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2015

The post of chairman and managing director has been split and the government has appointed managing directors and chief executive officers in four banks -- Indian Overseas Bank, United Bank of India, Oriental Bank of Commerce and Vijaya Bank.

Govts should give up control in banks: McKinsey

Govts should give up control in banks: McKinsey

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2015

In the policy banks, the government can have 100 per cent stake, McKinsey said.

Six areas of reforms to expect from Modi's banking retreat

Six areas of reforms to expect from Modi's banking retreat

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

The meeting will be attended by all heads and EDs of public sector banks

9 things to look for in the New Year

9 things to look for in the New Year

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2014

2014 made a lot of promises; can the new year deliver?

Stock market to deliver best returns since 2009

Stock market to deliver best returns since 2009

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2014

Benchmark indices gain 30% this year, buoyed by global liquidity, new government

2014 made a lot of promises; can the new year deliver?

2014 made a lot of promises; can the new year deliver?

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2014

The banking sector is set to move at a fast pace from hereon.

Quick recap: Factors that played spoilsport for banks in 2014

Quick recap: Factors that played spoilsport for banks in 2014

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

Experts hail 2014 as the worst year for banks.

Indian markets will double in next 5 years: Motilal Oswal

Indian markets will double in next 5 years: Motilal Oswal

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Bull run in the markets is likely to continue for next 5 years, says Motilal Oswal MD.

Banks tell SpiceJet to repay dues

Banks tell SpiceJet to repay dues

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2014

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been asked to open up bookings of SpiceJet till March 31, 2015, while airport operators have been asked to provide 15 days to the airline company for making payments.

Markets to remain volatile on global cues

Markets to remain volatile on global cues

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2014

But experts say downside limited, pockets of opportunities for investors

5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 divestment target

5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 divestment target

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

It has so far managed to raise only Rs 1,700 crore (Rs 17 billion), by divesting a 5% stake in Steel Authority of India.

Was Rakesh Jhunjhunwala wrong in buying SpiceJet shares?

Was Rakesh Jhunjhunwala wrong in buying SpiceJet shares?

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2014

The market is abuzz about how the fabled investor got it wrong.

Will Raghuram Rajan succumb to pressure to cut rates?

Will Raghuram Rajan succumb to pressure to cut rates?

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

Jaitley has made it a habit of giving soundbytes to the media like his predecessors on why RBI should cut interest rates

5 reasons why Rajan may not cut rate in December

5 reasons why Rajan may not cut rate in December

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

RBI could opt for a 'deep cut' after winning inflation war, say experts.

GTL default: Banks stare at fresh NPAs of Rs 6,000 crore

GTL default: Banks stare at fresh NPAs of Rs 6,000 crore

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2014

A series of failed loan recast programmes continues to haunt banks.

Equity raising? India Inc in wait-and-watch mode for now

Equity raising? India Inc in wait-and-watch mode for now

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2014

Experts said equity raising was also hampered due to flight of capital from foreign investors. FIIs have sold more $500 million (Rs 3,200 crore) in October.

UBI knocks on EU regulator's door against Airbus

UBI knocks on EU regulator's door against Airbus

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Airbus recently bagged large orders from Indian airlines such as Indigo and Go Air.

Misplaced euphoria: Why diesel deregulation won't change Rajan's mind on rate cuts

Misplaced euphoria: Why diesel deregulation won't change Rajan's mind on rate cuts

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

The change from wholesale to retail inflation as an anchor means that the weightage of diesel in inflation has decreased

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

RBI conducts interviews for first lateral hire for CGM post; deputy governors to head four distinct verticals.

Post Lehman episode, Indian equity markets were at its best

Post Lehman episode, Indian equity markets were at its best

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Government divestment reached record figures after the financial crisis, at the same time as promoters were required to bring down their stake in companies to 75 per cent or less.