Shreepad S Aute &Amp;Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by Shreepad S Aute &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

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.

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.

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.

Power cos seek ministry help on imported coal

Power cos seek ministry help on imported coal

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2011

Companies say the viability of 13,000 megawatts worth of projects, which have fixed power sale tariffs, hinge on the government decision.

Highest NPAs in smallest home loan bracket

Highest NPAs in smallest home loan bracket

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2011

According to recent finance ministry data that captures the performance of public sector banks, instances of home loan defaults contributing to gross non-performing assets was the highest in the category of loans up to Rs 200,000.

For PSBs, loss and succession go together

For PSBs, loss and succession go together

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2011

RBI slams public sector banks for the strange phenomenon of profits dipping when a new chairman takes over.

New SBI chief is on a clean-up mission

New SBI chief is on a clean-up mission

Rediff.com   31 May 2011

Insiders say some issues that demand immediate attention include improving asset quality and conservation of capital.

Education loans: Good marks, no security

Education loans: Good marks, no security

Rediff.com   13 May 2011

Bankers' committee suggests banks lend to meritorious students without collateral.

SBI's rate increase signals shift in strategy

SBI's rate increase signals shift in strategy

Rediff.com   13 May 2011

Sharp increase is a major departure from those during former chairman O P Bhatt's regime.

Third of banks' MFI loans go into restructuring

Third of banks' MFI loans go into restructuring

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2011

Microfinance companies have been facing a crisis after a crackdown by the Andhra Pradesh government last year in response to allegations they were charging high rates and using coercive recovery practices.

Bahrain unrest gets to Indian banks

Bahrain unrest gets to Indian banks

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2011

Bahrain has of late emerged as a regional hub for banking because of low tax rates and easy regulations. At present, 409 banks and financial institutions have operations there.