Shine Jacob &Amp;Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by Shine Jacob &Amp;Amp; Abhijit Lele

RBI wants banks to install system to alert police

RBI wants banks to install system to alert police

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2012

As ATMs hold huge amounts in cash and criminals use them to get to customers' cards and PIN data, electronic security is crucial

Saregama to exit film production

Saregama to exit film production

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2012

"We will come up with a new brand identity next month and have already assigned one agency for this. It will be a new branding for Saregama, with a more youthful and uncluttered logo. We have chalked out the future road map. While there are plans to enter the television space more aggressively, we are exiting the films business," said Sanjiv Goenka, chairman of the Group.

Inflation, poor monsoon hit consumption in E India

Inflation, poor monsoon hit consumption in E India

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2012

Last year, Ashok Das, a farmer-cum-fisherman from the small industrial town of Rishra in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, had promised his younger son a branded television.

Poor rains may hit MFI recoveries

Poor rains may hit MFI recoveries

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2012

Microfinance institutions' deluge of problems, it seems, is never-ending.

Facebook, Ficci to campaign in six cities to woo SMEs

Facebook, Ficci to campaign in six cities to woo SMEs

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2012

The social media giant is planning to launch roadshows in these locations as part of its 'SMB Boost' programme.

Emami adds 5 sports icons to its team of 60 brand endorsers

Emami adds 5 sports icons to its team of 60 brand endorsers

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2012

After cashing in on the Munni campaign to market the Zandu Balm brand in 2010, the company has now roped in five sporting icons -- cricketer Gautam Gambhir, Olympic medal winning boxer Vijender Singh, badminton champion Saina Nehwal, five-time world boxing champion Mary Kom and wrestler Sushil Kumar -- for its Fast Relief brand.

Rs fall to have limited benefit for exports

Rs fall to have limited benefit for exports

Rediff.com   24 May 2012

But weak global demand, costly imports play spoilsport

Icra plans to expand in Asia

Icra plans to expand in Asia

Rediff.com   9 May 2012

After establishing a presence in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, Icra, the rating agency and associate of Moody's in India, plans to expand further in Asia to get a slice of business from the growing bond markets.

Mamata nods power tariff hike, mulls VRS for transport staff

Mamata nods power tariff hike, mulls VRS for transport staff

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2012

According to an official in the state power department, the government has given nod to the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company to approach the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission for a further tariff hike and a proposal has been moved in this regard

CIL board gives in, to sign supply pacts with 50 power companies

CIL board gives in, to sign supply pacts with 50 power companies

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2012

The board, on the urging of six independent members, had earlier turned down a government directive to commit at least 80 per cent supply to power companies.

Coal India may take U-turn on imports in new regime

Coal India may take U-turn on imports in new regime

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2012

CMD designate says company will do everything to meet the presidential directive.

Haldia Petro scouts for equity partners

Haldia Petro scouts for equity partners

Rediff.com   29 Feb 2012

Petrochemicals major in talks with rubber producer from Europe, two Western technology providers.

Public sector banks may not flock to IIMs

Public sector banks may not flock to IIMs

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2012

State Bank of India and IDBI Bank have decided not to go to the IIMs this year.

Banks step in to help India Inc repay European debt

Banks step in to help India Inc repay European debt

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2012

Bankers and industry analysts say a number of public and private sector banks have expressed willingness to offer fresh loans to Indian companies to help them repay their overseas dues maturing in the near term.

SBI's teaser home loans to pinch borrowers more

SBI's teaser home loans to pinch borrowers more

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2011

Bank will charge floating rates of interest from January.

Short-term fixed deposits see a change in fortunes

Short-term fixed deposits see a change in fortunes

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2011

Higher returns, more liquidity draw individual investors to savings accounts.

Debt restructuring plans flood banks

Debt restructuring plans flood banks

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2011

CDR amount jumps six times in first half; bankers expect things to worsen.

With high rates here, India goes abroad to borrow

With high rates here, India goes abroad to borrow

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2011

Prompted by the Reserve Bank of India's increase in the key rate, the repo, banks have raised interest rates by 325-350 basis points.

Direct selling agents, RIP

Direct selling agents, RIP

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2011

Third-party sales force in financial sector dying slow death.

Banks' exposure in Noida Extn up to Rs 1,200 cr

Banks' exposure in Noida Extn up to Rs 1,200 cr

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2011

Banks and housing finance companies (HFCs) are trying to figure out their exposure to real estate projects in Noida Extension, which have come under cloud after courts cancelled land acquisition in several villages by Greater Noida authorities.