Business is down to such an extent that last year these firms could not even meet RBI's capital norm of Rs 50 million for partnerships and Rs 100 million for public and private firms in this line of business.
It will expand their footprint radically, give them a huge presence at the top end of the market, and reduce their dependence on India.
With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.
Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).
The film appeals to our emotions and experience of a certain way of life.
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Of the three major Budget announcements related to the banking sector, privatisation of PSBs is the most audacious, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
On his first death anniversary, we remember the legendary actor.
In a recorded farewell message, Rajesh Khanna message thanks his fans and talks about his acting career -- from the time he entered a talent hunt contest to the time he became Bollywood's first superstar.
In the first part of a month-long series, we reveal a fascinating part of the legendary actor, Pran.
Anisha tells us how she met her prince charming for the first time.
At a time when China is trying to make its foray into South Asia, India should use its shared history to strengthen its ties in the region, says Dr Rup Narayan Das.
The New Super Mario Bros for the Nintendo DS brings back the traditional side-scrolling adventure game featuring Mario, Luigi and other favourite characters from the popular Mario series.
Prakash Mehra quotes 'Had it not been for Pran Saab, Zanjeer would never have been made; it would have remained a dream'
As Pranab Mukherjee was sworn in as the 13th President, a band of his friends in a corner of Bengal on Wednesday recalled with nostalgia the days spent with him.
The love song will be picturised on the couple in the film.
Continuing our special Nostalgia series on veteran actor Pran, we highlight some more interesting facts from the legend's life.
Whoever said that models don't eat will change their mind once they see Robyn Lawley's food pic!
Love You Zindagi has been picturised so beautifully, it will remind you of your carefree teenage days.
'At the end of the day, this is Bachchan's film.' 'Despite the distracting makeup, his famous baritone and indisputable flair for dedicated inanity lend Mirza an air of significance,' observes Sukanya Verma.
With the summer vacations just concluding, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is a film that you want to hurry up and watch with the kids before their school-bus begins pulling up outside your home again.
The film give us a charming view of the adult world seen through the eyes of a child.
In this edition of our special Nostalgia series on veteran actor Pran, we highlight the legendary actor's different looks.
Here's what your favourtie celebrities are tweeting.
Continuing our special Nostalgia series on veteran actor Pran, we highlight some more interesting facts from the legend's life.
Nostalgia, the old line goes, is not what it used to be. But as the Premier League gets misty eyed about its 20 years of existence, it appears that great goals are not what they used to be either.
Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.
Will retirement bedim the sparkle of Captain Cool, asks ad guru Sandeep Goyal?
After running through rebellion and nostalgia, Abhishek Mande brings the festivities home this year.
The new editions offer an opportunity for a new generation to discover an acting genius, who is now in box office wilderness.
Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.
The author talks to students from various B-schools within and across the continent who tell us about what they miss the most about their school.
The author talks to students from various B-schools within and across the continent who tell us about what they miss about the most about their school.
In the first part of this three-part special series, we highlight little known facts of the legend's life.
'A trip to the banks of the Hooghly without which there wouldn't be a Calcutta/Kolkata is one for the bucket list,' says Kishore Singh.
R K Films' Thambikkottai is a throwback to the masala flicks genre, with a few interesting moments.
'Skater Girl is India's first film on skateboarding and I hope that it inspires girls and boys across the world and brings them hope.'
