Subrata Panda &Amp; Namrata Acharya

Stories by Subrata Panda &Amp; Namrata Acharya

RBI tells PNB to pay up LoU dues to other banks

RBI tells PNB to pay up LoU dues to other banks

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

RBI seeks detailed report on what happened between 2011 and now; bankers to recall loans to Nirav Modi entities.

World Bank arm to sell 1.8% stake in Bandhan Bank

World Bank arm to sell 1.8% stake in Bandhan Bank

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2018

Bandhan Bank has filed a draft red herring prospectus with Sebi for an IPO of up to 119 million equity shares, with face value of Rs 10 each.

National Insurance IPO will happen only after April 1, 2018

National Insurance IPO will happen only after April 1, 2018

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2017

Analysts say large issue sizes and high prices were key reasons for the poor response to IPOs of other public sector insurance entities. The high share price meant small investors did not foresee any listing gain

Small banks plan to lower deposit rates

Small banks plan to lower deposit rates

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2017

However, despite the reduction, their interest rates would be about 50-100 basis points higher than those of banks

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2017

Even the well heeled in metros find it difficult to go completely digital. Cash withdrawals from ATMs are back at the same level as they were before demonetisation

'India's insurance density is one-tenth of China's'

'India's insurance density is one-tenth of China's'

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

Bhargav Dasgupta, managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Lombard, tells Subrata Panda, in an interview that the company has adequate capital for now and does not see a need for fresh infusion through markets over the next few years.

To save Kolkata's crumbling heritage

To save Kolkata's crumbling heritage

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

Namrata Acharya finds out more about a movement aimed at preserving not only the mansions of north Calcutta and the grand colonial buildings of central Calcutta, but also the architecturally modest, yet unique, houses of south Kolkata.

Will the Calcutta Stock Exchange survive?

Will the Calcutta Stock Exchange survive?

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Close to 20 regional stock exchanges, including the big exchanges of Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru, have voluntarily exited in the face of SEBI's stringent regulations. Namrata Acharya finds out what makes CSE continue to fight its lone battle.

'You can't fault this government for what it's done...'

'You can't fault this government for what it's done...'

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

Srei Infrastructure's vice-chairman -- and former Assocham president -- Sunil Kanoria discusses the Kanoria businesses and his impression of the Modi government with Ishita Ayan Dutt and Namrata Acharya.

Note ban: MFIs seek more time for loan repayments

Note ban: MFIs seek more time for loan repayments

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

In December 2016, RBI had granted additional 60 days for repayment of certain loans

These banks are betting on local hiring in face of cost-effective staff crunch

These banks are betting on local hiring in face of cost-effective staff crunch

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

These banks are finding it hard to pick up seasoned bankers at the pay they are offering

Onion prices crash 40% in wholesale markets

Onion prices crash 40% in wholesale markets

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

The cost of production of onion is around 800-900 per quintal, while prices are hovering around 500 per quintal across major wholesale markets.

Kolkata is shell companies' favourite address

Kolkata is shell companies' favourite address

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

In Kolkata, there is a community of chartered accountants, and it is easy to find 'directors', who for Rs 5,000 will sign anywhere.

Mamata and the BJP won't be friends in a hurry

Mamata and the BJP won't be friends in a hurry

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2017

As Rose Valley resurfaces, Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Tapas Pal's arrests marks the end of the bonhomie between the TMC and BJP.

How note ban came to the aid of UCO Bank

How note ban came to the aid of UCO Bank

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2017

While its deposits from Iran accounts have come down from a peak of around Rs 25,000 crore to Rs 2,200 crore, it's been offset by the bank receiving almost Rs 24,000 crore in deposits post note ban.

Spike in Bengal's Jan Dhan accounts raises eyebrows

Spike in Bengal's Jan Dhan accounts raises eyebrows

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2016

In areas bordering Bangladesh, some have received strikingly high deposits in Jan Dhan accounts, said sources.

After cash crunch, banks grapple with space crunch

After cash crunch, banks grapple with space crunch

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2016

If struggling with dealing with queues of people asking for new notes wasn't enough, banks are now facing the challenge of storing the old notes in their strong rooms.

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

Work in mandis across UP and in northern India which till Tuesday, witnessed heavy arrivals of newly harvested paddy, saw a steep decline.

Bandhan sprints into new role as universal bank

Bandhan sprints into new role as universal bank

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2016

With over Rs 15,000 crore in deposits, its strategy is a hit for now, but the real test will come when it starts lending to retail and corporate customers in a big way

Small finance banks to woo depositors with better rates

Small finance banks to woo depositors with better rates

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

These banks need to build a significant deposit base to start full-fledged banking.