RBI slams public sector banks for the strange phenomenon of profits dipping when a new chairman takes over.
Insiders say some issues that demand immediate attention include improving asset quality and conservation of capital.
Devise new strategy to take on competition from multinational brands.
The interested companies include Emami and Dabur.
Small independent agencies in India are slowly but steadily making inroads into large advertiser accounts held by industry majors.
Bankers' committee suggests banks lend to meritorious students without collateral.
Sharp increase is a major departure from those during former chairman O P Bhatt's regime.
Japanese firm to retain Camlin, Camel brands.
Morel, who was in India recently, spoke to Viveat Susan Pinto and Priyanka Singh.
At the moment, it has only personal computer monitors in its portfolio.
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 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.
"From time to time, we do India-specific innovations through products and benefits. Our studies showed that Indian women want a blemish-free skin," says Richa Singh, marketing manager, Garnier India.
Nestle India on Wednesday inaugurated a new manufacturing plant at Nanjangud in Mysore district, Karnataka. The plant, set up with an investment of Rs 360 crore (3.6 billion), will manufacture a range of culinary products.
P&G announced on Wednesday that it was reducing the prices of select stock keeping units of Whisper and Pampers by three and 15 per cent, respectively.
Move comes at a time when the $50-billion Unilever is looking to double its turnover in 10 years.
As of December 2010, the bank's total outlets, including branches, stood at 5,017. Its ATM network stood at 2,516 units.
Its tie-ups so far have been with international brands, either through licensing agreements or joint ventures, to get them into India.
On its radar are Alberto-Culver and the personal care and laundry portfolios of Sara Lee, both recent acquisitions of Unilever.
You can't ask a current borrower to finance your growth, says RBI memeber Yezdi H Malegam.
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