Two members recommended bringing down the rate by 50 bps in the April policy.
Loans to wilful defaults are said to be a little over Rs 1 lakh crore.
'We are at a time and position that we do not need higher number of visas.'
Banking and telecom will see the highest impact of this transition.
Most positives seem to be factored into current valuations.
'Confidentiality needs to be maintained.'
Currently, 40 per cent of the front and back panel of cigarette packs is covered with warnings.
The gains will be gradual as the measure will be executed over 12 months or so.
Benchmark rate for new loans to be lower by 80-90 bps from Friday; move could increase competition but hit commercial papers.
Existing bank deposits will continue with past rates until renewed on maturity.
In the case of Iran, the lifting of sanctions has paved the way for direct relations.
Banks have been patient and flexible in rescheduling loans.
'Markets should be driven more or less by earnings growth.'
Market players say the government is likely to attempt, at least, one big-ticket sale this month.
The next chairman at the country's largest lender could enjoy a four-year tenure.
So long as there are concerns about world trade, growth and oil prices, the domestic market will remain volatile.
Stellar results compared to TCS led to reversal of valuation discount.
While most analysts remain positive on TCS and Infosys, they are cautious on Wipro.
Experts prefer domestic consumption-driven plays and defensives such as information technology and pharmaceuticals
Mindtree, eclerx and Hexaware are trading at similar valuations to that of the larger peers.
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