The provisions in the FRDI bill do not modify current protections for depositors adversely at all, the ministry held, maintaining that these rather provide additional protections in a more transparent manner.
'Space out when raising funds; Sebi mulls securitisation platform'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has within 100 days in office steered the economy out of a "difficult situation" and brought stability, and promised to remove roadblocks to foreign investment.
'There is merit in keeping the central bank's balance sheet strong if the government's fiscal balance sheet is weak.'
Education inflation abroad is high and the depreciation of the rupee can also set you back, says Vishal Dhawan
'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.
It will take over large non-performing assets of banks and help in revive companies ridden with bad debts.
Jaitley said Modi government has put decisiveness and transparency on forefront in face of obstructionism.
A'Market valuation is another concern.'
'India is trading at steep valuations and there have been a number of IPOs, especially in the insurance sector, that have had an impact on secondary market liquidity.'
Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.
Offer size could vary from Rs 1,200 cr to Rs 2,000 cr
Only in case of equities will the nominee will automatically get the money.
Will appeasement, rising unemployment and her dictatorial style become major obstacles in her path? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.
Will it trigger a social and management revolution as well, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
A friendly working environment, special healthcare facilities, flexible work hours, work from home options, support and camaraderie among the team members keep employees highly motivated in these 10 companies.
What is killing the risk appetite of the bond buyers is the inconsistency in the central bank's approach. It needs to allow the yield to find its own level, gradually. To ensure that, the RBI may adopt a similar approach with which it handles a slipping rupee, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
'Nothing will stop India's top three-four corporates who have become aggressive players in the agri-markets after Modi came to power from acting in concert to drive down at will the prices at which they buy from farmers.' 'These corporate houses have the wherewithal to purchase all the farm produce at low prices and store them for a long period of time.' 'Once the harvest season is over they will sell the same produce at higher prices.'
'For those looking at forward-looking signals for the economy from the stock markets, the relative performance of small and mid-caps may be a better indicator of the future than the index levels of the narrower and more popular indices', says Neelkanth Mishra.
The FIPB rejected two proposals -- Nigeria's Mokeme Chiwetal Izuchukwu and Lanarth Developers Pvt Ltd.
Famous and long believed to be trusted Indian brands have wilted against foreign brands, says Mohan Guruswamy.
'If she contests it, then these people will have to fight it in court.'
'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.
Index heavyweights Reliance Industries and ITC were the top losers along with ICICI Bank and SBI
'It is a balanced and prudent Budget that sets the foundation for future growth in the economy.'
New entrants could include Flipkart, Paytm, Cafe Coffee Day and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, it says
The government, he said, has implemented 'bold reforms'.
Though global IT services spending is likely to cross the $1-trillion mark to reach $1.031 trillion, growth rate will slow to 3.8% in 2019, compared to 6.7% last year according to reports
'The IPO window has been more or less open since the new government in 2014.'
Some experts says that the high net-worth requirement of Rs 50 crore for setting up an IU is a deterrent.
Expenditure on health in India is at a global low of 1.2% of GDP.
RBI Governor cautioned against more volatility.
The highest number of jobs were created in the age group of 18-21 at 1.29 million, followed by 22-25 years of age at 1.12 million during these seven months.
In spite of Budget's rural focus, the government has consistently stumbled in agriculture, says Shreekant Sambrani.
'No commercial bank will be allowed to fail. There is nothing to worry about.'
UP is an important state to roll out the government's agrarian reforms and job growth policies.
The Indian market regulator had revamped the FPI regulations in 2014 giving custodians the mandate to collect and verify the KYC documentation of offshore investors
An Aadhaar card can fast-track the KYC procedure for some instruments.
In IT, the two-way flow of investments and intellect has been central to the growing linkage, which provides a great opportunity for both nations to improve the quality of life of their citizens, says Raman Roy.
One can expect significant changes at India's banks in ensuing months.
