Subrata Panda, Abhijit Lele &Amp; Samie Modak

Stories by Subrata Panda, Abhijit Lele &Amp; Samie Modak

Why it makes sense to take personal loans from PSBs

Why it makes sense to take personal loans from PSBs

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2020

The interest rate offered by PSBs like SBI, BoB and BoI hover around 8.9 per cent-10.50 per cent. For private banks, the range is between 10.49 per cent and 12 per cent.

''No' vote could mean liquidation of securities'

''No' vote could mean liquidation of securities'

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2020

'We know that returning money to unitholders at the earliest is the first and most important step towards resurrecting our brand and regaining investor trust.'

ATM-isation of banking is here

ATM-isation of banking is here

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2020

But what do banks gain by opening their apps for all? The answer -- rival bank's customers under their fold.

4 show interest in PMC's EoI; curbs to stay till March

4 show interest in PMC's EoI; curbs to stay till March

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2020

In its EoI document, the bank had said it was open to converting into a small finance bank.

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2020

'We tightened our risk frameworks once the Covid crisis started.' 'We are slowly lightening this as we see economic activity pick up, salaries getting restored, and people getting back into jobs.'

Now, RuPay cards will work offline too!

Now, RuPay cards will work offline too!

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2020

RuPay National Common Mobility Card's offline wallet can be used to make ticket payments in transit, including in metros, cabs, etc, enabling automatic, quick, cashless payments.

Bad loans set to rise in 2nd half of FY21: Axis

Bad loans set to rise in 2nd half of FY21: Axis

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2020

While the stress is lower than projections, it would be higher than what we saw last year because of the pandemic: Axis.

India's m-cap hits $2.5 trillion after soaring 91% from March lows

India's m-cap hits $2.5 trillion after soaring 91% from March lows

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2020

In rupee terms, India's market cap is currently about Rs 184 trillion - 90 per cent of the GDP of Rs 203 trillion for FY20 at current prices.

'If junk stocks are rising, one has to be careful'

'If junk stocks are rising, one has to be careful'

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2020

'Investors should put their money in stocks where the margin of safety is high.'

IPOs have a very good 2020

IPOs have a very good 2020

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

Shares of all the 14 companies are currently trading above their issue price.

Bank, finance stocks make for nearly half of FPIs' record investment in Nov

Bank, finance stocks make for nearly half of FPIs' record investment in Nov

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

Experts said banking is a play on the economy and the latest buying into this space is underpinned by hopes of a sharper-than-expected recovery in the economy.

Insurers face Covid claims of Rs 10,000 cr so far

Insurers face Covid claims of Rs 10,000 cr so far

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2020

According to the data compiled by General Insurance Council, which is not publicly available, the insurers have settled 508,334 claims amounting to over Rs 4,800 crore.

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2020

'When there is unlocking, there is demand revival.' 'This is going to be the main growth engine in this kind of an economic scenario.'

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

'In FY21, as of October, LIC has booked a profit of Rs 18,800 crore through sale of equities.'

LIC's equity portfolio value crosses $86 billion

LIC's equity portfolio value crosses $86 billion

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2020

Assuming that the value of LIC's holding has risen in line with the markets, its portfolio size today could be around $86 billion, higher than the previous record of $84 billion in March 2018.

Tata, Birla, Bajaj, and Piramal Group may lead race for bank licence

Tata, Birla, Bajaj, and Piramal Group may lead race for bank licence

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2020

NBFCs with a proven track record, supported by the brand values of reputed corporate, can play a key role in bringing the benefits of banking and economy to the underserved and newer segments of India.

Karvy declared defaulter by NSE for misuse of clients' securities

Karvy declared defaulter by NSE for misuse of clients' securities

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2020

The total default is said to be in excess of Rs 3,000 crore - making this the largest default by a broker.

Sebi to relax norms for re-classification process

Sebi to relax norms for re-classification process

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2020

Maximum promoter holding to be eligible for reclassification to be raised from 10% to 15%; waiting time to be brought down to one month from three.

The bank branch is dead; long live the branch

The bank branch is dead; long live the branch

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2020

Banks now ride on what is defined as a "banking outlet". This is a fixed-point service unit, manned by either the bank's staff or its business correspondent (BC), where all kinds of services - acceptance of deposits, encashment of cheques, cash withdrawal or lending of money - are provided for a minimum of four hours per day, for at least five days a week. Banks are now turning to reposition the manner in which they acquire customers, report Abhijit Lele and Raghu Mohan.

After FPIs, domestic brokers' lobby voices concern over T+1 settlement

After FPIs, domestic brokers' lobby voices concern over T+1 settlement

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2020

The move will increase working capital requirement for brokers, raise the work load on the system and will leave little room for contingencies.