T E Narasimhan &Amp;Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by T E Narasimhan &Amp;Amp; Abhijit Lele

The bumpy road ahead for Sasikala

The bumpy road ahead for Sasikala

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

From being compared to her 'elder sister' in every which way, to winning an election as a legislator, to awaiting the Supreme Court's verdict, the AIADMK leader has several challenges awaiting her.

Lack of clarity in tax laws is a concern, says Deepak Parekh

Lack of clarity in tax laws is a concern, says Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

Parekh says drafting new I-T law is hindered by the lack of experience.

MFI profitability hit by note ban, says ICRA report

MFI profitability hit by note ban, says ICRA report

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Collection dived to 75-80% in November-December from 99% after demonetisation.

Peugeot drives back to India

Peugeot drives back to India

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2017

The JV between the French auto major and India's CK Birla group is aiming at production capacity of about 100,000 vehicles a year by 2020.

Axis Bank net slumps 73% on provisioning

Axis Bank net slumps 73% on provisioning

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2017

Axis Bank's loan portfolio quality deteriorated, with gross NPAs rising to 5.22% of gross advances.

The untold story: Credit growth slows after note ban

The untold story: Credit growth slows after note ban

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2017

Banks lend 60,000 cr in 8 weeks since Nov 8; Y-o-Y credit expansion slows further.

After 9 weeks currency in circulation shows rise

After 9 weeks currency in circulation shows rise

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

Going by the pace, almost 80 per cent of the demonetised currency is expected to be replaced by end-February.

Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf

Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2017

2016 has been the most important one for Renault in India, backed by strategic measures in all key biz dimensions.

Ramdev's Patanjali gets a rating upgrade from Icra

Ramdev's Patanjali gets a rating upgrade from Icra

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

The upgrade, said Icra, takes into account the "robust internal accrual generation, leading to low reliance on debt, as well as gearing levels, and strong debt protection metrics".

7 missions, 34 launches: What a year for ISRO

7 missions, 34 launches: What a year for ISRO

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

ISRO launched 12 Indian, 22 foreign satellites and successfully flight-tested India's first winged-body aerospace vehicle.

To race ahead, Tata Motors bets on new launches

To race ahead, Tata Motors bets on new launches

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2017

'We want to be number three by 2018 and every month we are moving closer to that ambition.'

SBI rolls out teaser home loans after 8 years

SBI rolls out teaser home loans after 8 years

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

A teaser loan is one where the lender offers a slightly lower rate in the initial years and then charges higher rates in later years.

Angel investors tightened purse strings in 2016

Angel investors tightened purse strings in 2016

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

Last year, the top 10 investors in the country had put their money in 209 deals, according to the data compiled by VCCEdge based on deals disclosed. This year they put money in only 60 deals.

This man could unravel politics in Tamil Nadu

This man could unravel politics in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2016

'Appointed, sponsored and nurtured' by Jayalalithaa, P Rama Mohana Rao is now seen as a man who holds the key to the secrets of ministers and bureaucrats.

Sasikala may be a thorn in OPS' flesh

Sasikala may be a thorn in OPS' flesh

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2016

The chief minister may have Prime Minister Modi's backing.

Thanks to the note ban, he's back!

Thanks to the note ban, he's back!

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

Demonetisation impact: Money lenders make a comeback.

How demonetisation stole Sivakasi's sparkle

How demonetisation stole Sivakasi's sparkle

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2016

In the third of a six-part series T E Narasimhan finds out how the hub of India's firecrackers industry is coping after more than a month of the note ban.

Why banks are unable to deal with the cash crunch

Why banks are unable to deal with the cash crunch

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2016

Banks have reported that banknotes worth Rs 592,613 crore have been issued to the public.

'You never know what notification will come on Friday'

'You never know what notification will come on Friday'

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2016

'Nobody will wait now. Everyone will come to deposit their old notes. The confidence is shaken.'

The demonetization month in numbers

The demonetization month in numbers

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2016

Private equity and VC investments declined by 50 per cent. E-commerce deals lowest in value, volume in over 24 months. T E Narasimhan decodes the new EY report.