The world is full of family businesses that withered away with the passing of generations, creating much bitterness and ill will. Entire clans that used to be household names have become pale shadows of their once-mighty empires.
NBFCs with a proven track record, supported by the brand values of reputed corporate, can play a key role in bringing the benefits of banking and economy to the underserved and newer segments of India.
Bajaj Auto Limited would open assembly plants in Indonesia and Brazil in a bid to boost overseas presence even as it has lined up four launches in the next six months to drive further domestic growth, a top company official said.
Instead of getting swayed by market gyrations, investors must stay invested for the long term, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.
Such cold-shoulder by banks also indicates a credit freeze that is hard to overcome, unless the government comes out with credit guarantee schemes for loans given by banks. Since that is not happening, and there is no indication of that too, banks are not willing to listen to RBI prodding.
"This is a huge positive and is expected to bring in $8-10 bn capital in the industry."
Bajaj Finserv has few opportunities and challenges to overcome in 2015.
Read the fine print carefully because even a policy with a high sum assured may have sub-limits