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StanChart CEO on the bank's plans in India

StanChart CEO on the bank's plans in India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

If you move the clock forward and look at the future of the bank, then India and China are going to be the two largest markets for us. And we have grown our revenues and profits very rapidly - 50 per cent in the first half of 2007.

Tata Steel, StanChart praised, prodded on AIDS

Tata Steel, StanChart praised, prodded on AIDS

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS hailed its expansion from 17 to 114 companies and praised member firms like Standard Chartered Bank PLC, Tata Steel and Daimler-Chrysler.\n

IDBI, UTI, Citi, StanChart to share ATMs

IDBI, UTI, Citi, StanChart to share ATMs

Rediff.com21 May 2003

IDBI Bank, UTI Bank, Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank on Wednesday came together to launch an independent shared automatic teller machine network, covering six million cardholders in 100 cities of India.

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India-born US district judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, has been assigned the justice department's crucial lawsuit against internet search giant Google.

Would never write off Murray, says ex coach

Would never write off Murray, says ex coach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Venezuelan Vallverdu currently coaches three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka who crushed former world number one Murray 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 in the opening round of this year's French Open.

StanChart cuts India's FY'14 GDP growth forecast to 4.7%

StanChart cuts India's FY'14 GDP growth forecast to 4.7%

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Standard Chartered on Friday lowered India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 4.7 per cent from earlier 5.5 per cent, citing "upside risks" to inflation and fiscal deficit.

Djokovic, Osaka get top billing for US Open

Djokovic, Osaka get top billing for US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Three-time US Open champion Djokovic, who comes into the tournament having won his fifth Wimbledon title, is followed in the seedings by 2017 winner Rafael Nadal.

More bad news from Deutsche Bank; its investment arm to quit India

More bad news from Deutsche Bank; its investment arm to quit India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The beleaguered Deutsche Bank announced major overhaul of its business, which included discontinuing loss-making equities trading business, creating a new 'bad bank', and cutting 18,000 jobs. Deutsche Equities India employs 35 people, all of whom could face the job axe.

Tsitsipas to meet Federer in Basel semis

Tsitsipas to meet Federer in Basel semis

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas battled back from a set down to beat Serbia's Filip Krajinovic 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoor championship on Friday. The win took Tsitsipas into his 10th semi-final of the season where he will face top seed Roger Federer, who was handed a walkover after Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka withdrew before their quarter-final with a back issue.

Wawrinka upsets Dimitrov after girlfriend Vekic ousts Stephens

Wawrinka upsets Dimitrov after girlfriend Vekic ousts Stephens

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka returned to the big stage in style on Monday, ousting sixth seed Grigor Dimitrov 1-6, 7-6(3), 7-6(5), 6-4 on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Italian Open: Rusty Wawrinka suffers early exit

Italian Open: Rusty Wawrinka suffers early exit

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Wawrinka, who was making his first appearance since February after recovering from a persistent knee injury, committed 30 unforced errors as he struggled to rediscover his rhythm on his return to clay.

Recovery by goons: StanChart fined Rs 10 lakh

Recovery by goons: StanChart fined Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

The Delhi State Consumer Commission has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Standard Chartered Bank for harassing and threatening an advocate with the help of 'muscle men'

Indian exports to ASEAN to touch $280 bn in 10 yrs: StanChart

Indian exports to ASEAN to touch $280 bn in 10 yrs: StanChart

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

These categories rank among India's top 10 export items by value.

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Serena Williams, hoping to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, will start her campaign against fellow American Kristie Ahn.

Italian Open: Teen Musetti upsets Wawrinka

Italian Open: Teen Musetti upsets Wawrinka

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

In the women's draw, Angelique Kerber was knocked out in a 6-3, 6-1 defeat to Czech Katerina Siniakova while Coco Gauf won her first ever match on clay.

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Nadal's journey to a men's record 21 Grand Slam titles

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

How Nadal surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Can Wawrinka win his third successive title in Chennai?

Can Wawrinka win his third successive title in Chennai?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

World No.4 Stan Wawrinka will look to win his third successive Chennai Open title, while the Indian challenge will be spearheaded by rising star Yuki Bhambri

Laid low by sore knee, Wawrinka shown door by energetic Russian

Laid low by sore knee, Wawrinka shown door by energetic Russian

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The Swiss three-time grand slam champion was out-gunned by 21-year-old Medvedev, who had the Centre Court crowd on their feet as he pulled off a dazzling array of winners to wrap up a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory on his first Wimbledon appearance.

What Cairn, Vodafone, Devas reveal about the Indian State

What Cairn, Vodafone, Devas reveal about the Indian State

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The Indian State's arbitrariness may have come to be accepted with resignation within the country, but when it behaves in the same manner with external players, it gets a push-back, observes T N Ninan.

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

When Andy Murray was dragged to five sets in the opening round of the French Open and then again in the second, it was hard to believe this would be the year when the Scot could end Britain's 81-year wait for a men's Roland Garros champion.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 4

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 4

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Red-hot Rafael Nadal faces Delbonis, says majors tally not a focus

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Hardik Pandya could take a cue from Ben Stokes' bowling during the ongoing series

'Medvedev win over Djokovic would be good for game'

'Medvedev win over Djokovic would be good for game'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he would not be surprised if Daniil Medvedev beat Novak Djokovic

Sports Shorts: Top seed Wawrinka labours to three-set victory in Sofia

Sports Shorts: Top seed Wawrinka labours to three-set victory in Sofia

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

Djokovic pulls out of IPTL 2, Wawrinka drafted in

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Indian Premier Tennis League (IPTL), commencing from Wednesday, citing fatigue, and he has been replaced by Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka in his team- OUE Singapore Slammers.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Boeing Max 737 is set to fly again; DGCA to take a call soon

Boeing Max 737 is set to fly again; DGCA to take a call soon

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

SpiceJet is the only Boeing 737 MAX operator in India, with 13 aircraft of the type in its fleet and a total of 205 planes on order.

PIX: Rafa sets up Federer showdown in French Open semis

PIX: Rafa sets up Federer showdown in French Open semis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Nadal thrashes Nishikori; Federer downs Wawrinka

Arsenal deny bid approach from gulf investors

Arsenal deny bid approach from gulf investors

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Arsenal said on Sunday there had been no approach from potential bidders for the Premier League football club and that majority shareholder Stan Kroenke had no plans to sell up.

StanChart cuts rupee forecast to 60.5 per dollar for year-end

StanChart cuts rupee forecast to 60.5 per dollar for year-end

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

India's unstable politics and slow pace of reforms add to the downside risks said the bank's note.

StanChart eyes M&As; to double branch network

StanChart eyes M&As; to double branch network

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Having identified India as one of its major markets globally, Standard Chartered Bank on Wednesday said it was open to acquisitions and plans to more than double its branch network in the country to 150 by 2006-07.

Elgar Parishad case: Activist Sudha Bharadwaj gets bail

Elgar Parishad case: Activist Sudha Bharadwaj gets bail

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

She has been in custody as an undertrial since her arrest in 2018.

Choksey sells StanChart AMC stake for Rs 129 cr

Choksey sells StanChart AMC stake for Rs 129 cr

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Atul Choksey, the former co-promoter of Asian Paints, has exited from Standard Chartered Mutual Fund.

StanChart, IL&FS to raise $1 bn core fund

StanChart, IL&FS to raise $1 bn core fund

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Standard Chartered and IL&FS Investment Managers are close to signing an agreement to raise a $1 billion India-focused infrastructure private equity fund.

US Open PIX: Svitolina downs Konta to reach semis

US Open PIX: Svitolina downs Konta to reach semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The fifth-seeded Ukrainian reached her second straight Grand Slam semi-final after also making the last four at Wimbledon in July.

'Players will skip Aus Open if not allowed to train in quarantine'

'Players will skip Aus Open if not allowed to train in quarantine'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Organisers of this year's US and French Opens established bio-secure 'bubbles' for players, who were not allowed to leave their hotel rooms except to train and play.

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.

Tsitsipas says grand slam claims made too soon

Tsitsipas says grand slam claims made too soon

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'I guess I just put too much pressure on myself, aiming so high and I just have to take it step by step, not think too much about the future and be irrational'

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking. While Rafa Nadal rules Roland Garros with 12 titles, Djokovic holds sway in the title match at Rod Laver Arena having never lost a final in Melbourne Park.