If Inflation Is Here, Can Social Conflict Be Behind?

For all its claims to economic glory, the majority of India's population lives vulnerable lives, a situation that has only worsened over the past 15 years, to the extent that the government now......

Punjab asks Centre to regulate costly drugs, assembly passes resolution

The Punjab assembly on Thursday passed a resolution recommending the state government to ask the Centre to put a stop on the "looting" of people by exorbitantly priced medicines. IMAGE: A view of......

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

‘Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the......

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

'The biggest problem that faces the Opposition in Gujarat is just a day or two before voting is scheduled, Modiji goes on a spree of emotional appeals.''That process has been set in motion much......

Higher credit demand likely to lead to further upsides for banks

The National Stock Exchange Nifty Bank has hit an all-time high. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters Apart from the bullish sentiment caused by recent Assembly elections, there are signs of economic......

'There is huge demand for home loans'

'We started affordable housing loans that has good traction and the books have grown to Rs 750 crore as of the end of last quarter.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com PNB Housing Finance,......

Strong growth prospects for the affordable housing finance sector

The competitive intensity is high in the lender segment, with banks, small finance banks and NBFCs including both specialised HFC and non-specilaised NBFCs active in the segment. Illustration:......

'Our Aim Is Housing Finance's Siginficant Role In Economic Growth'

'We are working with a few housing finance companies to drive affordable lending because that's where we believe our sweet spot is.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Indian Mortgage......

What gives Akshay satisfaction?

'Our aim is not to earn money through the film.' IMAGE: Twinkle Khanna co-produces Akshay Kumar's Padman, which is based on a story, The Legend of Laxmi Prasad. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar With......

Indian athletes on cop duty amid COVID-19 lockdown

IMAGE: Policemen wearing masks stop vehicles for checking at Kailash Nagar during the nationwide complete lockdown, in East Delhi. Photograph: Manvender Vashist/PTI They were at the forefront of......