Samie Modak And Manojit Saha

Stories by Samie Modak And Manojit Saha

Retail investors may be unable to tap govt ETF

Retail investors may be unable to tap govt ETF

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

Sources said many individual investors were interested in applying for the NFO, due to additional benefits being offered such as upfront discounts and loyalty bonuses.

Disinvestment ETF to hit market next week

Disinvestment ETF to hit market next week

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

The ETF is expected to fetch the govt Rs 3,000 crore.

Does Sec 11 of Sebi Act apply to the Maruti Suzuki case?

Does Sec 11 of Sebi Act apply to the Maruti Suzuki case?

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

With Maruti Suzuki refusing to go back on the plan, these investors have approached the Securities and Exchange Board of India, which is examining the possibility of taking action under Section 11 of the Sebi Act.

RBI sells special drawing rights to control fiscal deficit

RBI sells special drawing rights to control fiscal deficit

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2014

The RBI needs to maintain a healthy contingency reserve so that it can lend its support in case of a bank failure.

Jalan panel to RBI: Keep tainted entities away from banking licence race

Jalan panel to RBI: Keep tainted entities away from banking licence race

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2014

The Jalan panel has recommended to the RBI to keep shady entities out of banking licence race.

Fin Min to United Bank: Improve asset quality to get capital

Fin Min to United Bank: Improve asset quality to get capital

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2014

The Finance Ministry has asked top rung exectives of United bank of India to furnish bad loan recovery report on daily basis.

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.

Fin Min seeks Sebi views for setting up 'social bourse': Sources

Fin Min seeks Sebi views for setting up 'social bourse': Sources

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2014

The Union finance ministry has sought views of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for setting up a 'social bourse.'

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

New Sebi norms a step ahead of Companies Act

New Sebi norms a step ahead of Companies Act

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2014

Sebi has pushed for better corporate governance of listed companies through measures such as the need for a succession policy

Sebi notice to Etihad for code violation

Sebi notice to Etihad for code violation

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2014

Regulator believes Jet Airways deal triggers open offer

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.

Currency futures: Trading curbs to go after RBI nod

Currency futures: Trading curbs to go after RBI nod

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2014

Exchange-traded currency futures volume down 80% since Jun

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.

RBI's new norms to hurt private equity investors

RBI's new norms to hurt private equity investors

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowing the use of put options in investment agreements has brought needed clarity but it has come with strict restrictions. These could impact investors looking for a minimum rate of return, experts say.

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

All eyes on Sebi after FMC's decision on FT

All eyes on Sebi after FMC's decision on FT

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2013

The stock market watchdog had said any adverse findings by other regulators might have a bearing on the exchange.

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

Bourses await powers to penalise promoters

Bourses await powers to penalise promoters

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2013

Can only suspend non-compliant companies at present owing to a lack of jurisdictional clarity.