Subrata Panda, Aathira Varier

Stories by Subrata Panda, Aathira Varier

'India is fastest growing market for SME segment'

'India is fastest growing market for SME segment'

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2025

'India is a big market for StanC, and it is also fastest growing economy in the world.'

Axis Bank Q1 net profit down 4% on rise in slippages, provisions

Axis Bank Q1 net profit down 4% on rise in slippages, provisions

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2025

In Q1FY26, the bank reported fresh slippages of 8,200 crore, up 71 per cent Y-o-Y and sequentially. Of this, 7,500 crore is from the retail segment.

Compensation Assured for Crash Victims

Compensation Assured for Crash Victims

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2025

The only case where there could be a change in insurance payout is if Air India's management were found to be aware of the accident and the accident was deliberate.

'Future Generali always wanted to outgrow the industry'

'Future Generali always wanted to outgrow the industry'

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2025

'This will be our first large-size bank partner, and hence, the partnership will be a game-changer for us.'

Govt urges banks to close inoperative Jan Dhan accounts

Govt urges banks to close inoperative Jan Dhan accounts

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2025

State-owned banks have received guidance from the government to close Jan Dhan accounts whose beneficiaries are unwilling to keep them active, amid rising instances of such accounts being misused by fraudsters as mule accounts to defraud people, people aware of the development said.

Need to shift from fortnightly to real-time credit reporting: RBI DG

Need to shift from fortnightly to real-time credit reporting: RBI DG

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

There is a need for real-time or near real-time credit reporting, instead of the current fortnightly system, to improve underwriting precision, enable timely reflection of borrower actions such as loan closures or repayments, and deliver a superior consumer experience, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), M Rajeshwar Rao said on Wednesday.

AI 171 Crash: Insurance Cost: $475 Million

AI 171 Crash: Insurance Cost: $475 Million

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2025

'$125 million for the hull and the remaining of over $350 million for liability.'

Mishaps push up helicopter insurance premiums

Mishaps push up helicopter insurance premiums

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2025

Additionally, rates in the aviation sector are also expected to increase due to huge claim outgo in the Air India crash.

$150 Million Insurance Claims Loom After AI 171 Crash

$150 Million Insurance Claims Loom After AI 171 Crash

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2025

The claims will include three kinds of liabilities: Damage to the aircraft; loss of lives who were aboard the aircraft; including the crew members; and third-party liability because of loss of lives where the aircraft crashed; and cargo liability.

'The demand for health insurance is fine'

'The demand for health insurance is fine'

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2025

'The retail industry is still growing in double digits.'

'Federal Bank Has To Now Play Test Matches'

'Federal Bank Has To Now Play Test Matches'

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2025

'The brand, the team, and the people have to make the transition from playing league matches to Test matches.'

Change of stance to neutral doesn't mean pause on rate cut: Economists

Change of stance to neutral doesn't mean pause on rate cut: Economists

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2025

The change in stance to neutral from accommodative in the June monetary policy meeting does not necessarily signal that the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) rate setting body - monetary policy committee (MPC) - will go on a prolonged pause on rate cuts going forward, believe experts.

Will ATMs Dispense Rs 100, 200 By September?

Will ATMs Dispense Rs 100, 200 By September?

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2025

Filling of Rs 100 and Rs 200 notes result in faster depletion and more frequent cash replenishment. This will cost banks and managed service providers more.

'Bharti AXA's First Goal Is To Achieve 3x Revenue'

'Bharti AXA's First Goal Is To Achieve 3x Revenue'

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2025

'Our new business premium is around Rs 700 crore, which we want to take to Rs 2,000 crore.'

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank on Sunday said that it will "pursue all lawful remedies" to recover public funds and address the retaliatory actions taken by the Mehta family of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical (LKMM) Trust, which has filed a complaint against the bank's managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO) Sashidhar Jagdishan alleging financial fraud.

Foreign investment in Indian corporate bonds hits 10-year high in May

Foreign investment in Indian corporate bonds hits 10-year high in May

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2025

Foreign investment in bonds issued by Indian corporates touched a 10-year high in May at 20,996 crore, driven by $3.35 billion fundraise by the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) group, which saw infusion from Deutsche Bank, BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Davidson Kempner, and Cerberus Capital, among others. The SP group sold three-year bonds, offering 19.75 per cent yield compounded annually and payable at maturity.

LIC picks up Adani Ports' entire Rs 5K cr issue

LIC picks up Adani Ports' entire Rs 5K cr issue

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on Thursday entirely subscribed to the Rs 5,000 crore bond issue of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) at a coupon rate of 7.75 per cent, said sources privy to the development.

'Yes Bank has solved the asset quality problem'

'Yes Bank has solved the asset quality problem'

Rediff.com   17 May 2025

'Now we have one of the best asset qualities in the industry.'

After CEO exit, RBI okays IndusIndexecutives' panel to run the show

After CEO exit, RBI okays IndusIndexecutives' panel to run the show

Rediff.com   1 May 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved IndusInd Bank's request to form an executive committee to discharge the duties and responsibilities of the chief executive officer (CEO) for a period of maximum three months or till a new CEO takes charge, whichever is earlier.

'Clients Are In Risk-management Mode'

'Clients Are In Risk-management Mode'

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2025

'Entering India is exciting, but it's also challenging. You have to be prepared for long-term investment.'