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Mukesh Ambani drew 0 salary in FY21

Mukesh Ambani drew 0 salary in FY21

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

In the previous fiscal year, he drew a Rs 15 crore salary from the company -- the same as in the previous 11 years.

Mukesh Ambani draws nil salary for second year in row

Mukesh Ambani draws nil salary for second year in row

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani for the second year in a row drew no salary from his flagship firm Reliance Industries in the last fiscal as he voluntarily gave up remuneration in light of the pandemic hitting the business and economy. In its latest annual report, Reliance said Ambani's remuneration for the financial year 2020-21 was "nil". In June 2020, Mukesh D Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, voluntarily decided to forego his salary for the year 2020-21, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in India, which exacted a huge toll on the societal, economic and industrial health of the nation.

SBI enters into wealth management space; opens branch for start-ups

SBI enters into wealth management space; opens branch for start-ups

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

'SBI Exclusif' and 'SBI InCube' were rolled out in Bengaluru.

Rate cut to take some time, say bankers

Rate cut to take some time, say bankers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The RBI left the policy rates unchanged in Tuesday''s sixth bi-monthly monetary policy review.

Wipro Q2 net profit drops 14% to Rs 1,889 crore

Wipro Q2 net profit drops 14% to Rs 1,889 crore

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Its revenue from operations, however, grew 8.3 per cent to Rs 14,541 crore during the period under review from Rs 13,423.4 crore in the same quarter last year.

SBI to raise Rs 800-1,200 cr by issuing shares to employees

SBI to raise Rs 800-1,200 cr by issuing shares to employees

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The bank will offer shares to employees at a discount from market price.

State Bank of India tops mobile banking chart

State Bank of India tops mobile banking chart

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The bank has over 1.15 crore registered mobile banking customers.

Why PSU Banks Should Be Held Accountable

Why PSU Banks Should Be Held Accountable

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

If they are made accountable, bad loan cases will shrink dramatically, recoveries will rise, and the NCLT process will be more manageable, asserts Debashis Basu.

SBI sees no rate cut by RBI on Aug 4

SBI sees no rate cut by RBI on Aug 4

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

RBI has cut policy rate thrice during 2015.

Gokarn, Patel, Mohan: Who will be the next RBI chief?

Gokarn, Patel, Mohan: Who will be the next RBI chief?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

A committee headed by Patel recommended retail inflation targeting and a monetary policy committee.

SBI to reward customers for repaying loan on time

SBI to reward customers for repaying loan on time

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

SBI offers reward points for various types of banking transactions.

SBI sees 15% loan growth in FY16

SBI sees 15% loan growth in FY16

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

SBI sees 15% loan growth in FY16.

Jaitley promotes India as an investment hotspot

Jaitley promotes India as an investment hotspot

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who is in Davos to showcase India as an investment destination at the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Wednesday promised India has a "lot in the pipeline" for global investors even as he plans to take up with Switzerland the issue of black money stashed in banks there.

India's top bank SBI says bad loan pressure easing

India's top bank SBI says bad loan pressure easing

Rediff.com25 May 2015

State Bank of India expects decent growth in FY16.

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

While Ambani, 66, drew nil salary from the company since the 2020-21 fiscal year, other executive directors including his cousins Nikhil and Hital are paid a salary, perquisites, allowances and commission. His three children - twins Akash and Isha (both 31) and Anant (28 years) - will get only a sitting fee and a commission on the profit earned by the firm.

SBI launches savings accounts for children

SBI launches savings accounts for children

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

SBI introduced this products three months after the Reserve Bank issued guidelines allowing minors over 10 years to operate bank savings accounts independently and use facilities such as automated teller machines and cheque books.

SBI Chairman on why Brexit is not good for the world

SBI Chairman on why Brexit is not good for the world

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

India will need to 're-examine' and 're-negotiate' the trade access with the European Union and the United Kingdom which she noted may or may not be 'good' for India.

Stop being paranoid about Payments Banks: Kochhar to bankers

Stop being paranoid about Payments Banks: Kochhar to bankers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar on Wednesday said "disruption" will happen in the industry due to technology and not because of the entry of new entities in the market.

Nita Ambani most powerful businesswoman in Asia

Nita Ambani most powerful businesswoman in Asia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The list acknowledges the 'inroads women are making in the business world'.

The untold story: Credit growth slows after note ban

The untold story: Credit growth slows after note ban

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Banks lend 60,000 cr in 8 weeks since Nov 8; Y-o-Y credit expansion slows further.

India's state banks ready for a big transformation

India's state banks ready for a big transformation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

India's state banks are under pressure to improve profitability.

SBI scotches reports of scrapping $1 bn loan pact with Adani

SBI scotches reports of scrapping $1 bn loan pact with Adani

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

SBI blamed poor coal prices for the decision to turn down the loan request.

SBI offers two-year sabbatical to women employees

SBI offers two-year sabbatical to women employees

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Women employees of SBI can now take two-year sabbatical leave from work for purposes like children's education.

Bad loan provisioning almost wipes out SBI's Q2 net profit

Bad loan provisioning almost wipes out SBI's Q2 net profit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The country's largest lender State Bank of India on Friday recorded a 99.6 per cent dip in consolidated net profit at Rs 20.7 crore for the September quarter on account of a 3-fold jump in bad loan provisioning.

Modi, Putin promise to remove trade hurdles

Modi, Putin promise to remove trade hurdles

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

India Inc raised various issues to increase trade flows in sectors like pharmaceuticals, banking, energy and infrastructure

The most powerful woman in Indian business

The most powerful woman in Indian business

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over.'

Rate cut will reduce the stress on customers: SBI

Rate cut will reduce the stress on customers: SBI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

'The rate cut will reduce the stress on customers and help the bank reduce its provisioning bill.'

Eight Indians in Fortune list of powerful Asia-Pacific women

Eight Indians in Fortune list of powerful Asia-Pacific women

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

ICICI's Chanda Kochhar, ranked highest among Indian women, has been ranked second across the region

SBI rolls out teaser home loans after 8 years

SBI rolls out teaser home loans after 8 years

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A teaser loan is one where the lender offers a slightly lower rate in the initial years and then charges higher rates in later years.

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Indian society may be more advanced than we think it is, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

RBI unlikely to cut rate in next policy review: SBI chief

RBI unlikely to cut rate in next policy review: SBI chief

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The RBI, which has been keeping rates at an elevated level citing high inflation, wants it to come down to 6 per cent by January 2016.

Amid cash rush, RBI asks people to be patient

Amid cash rush, RBI asks people to be patient

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

There is enough cash available with banks and all arrangements have been made to reach the currency notes all over the country, RBI said.

SBI shares hit 52-week high; up over 4% post healthy earnings

SBI shares hit 52-week high; up over 4% post healthy earnings

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The stock was the top gainer among the blue-chips on both Sensex and Nifty.

Will Rakesh Mohan be the new RBI Governor?

Will Rakesh Mohan be the new RBI Governor?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The appointment will be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in consultation with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

An external agency to monitor Bhushan Steel?

An external agency to monitor Bhushan Steel?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

State Bank of India's push among fellow bankers to appoint an external agency to run debt-heavy Bhushan Steel might not be smooth sailing.

DeMo? No way, cash is still king!

DeMo? No way, cash is still king!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

As on June 16, currency in circulation was Rs 15.29 lakh cr, or 86.2% of pre-note ban level

Mukesh Ambani, Mahindra among those who give WEF a miss

Mukesh Ambani, Mahindra among those who give WEF a miss

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

As the WEF summit draws to a close on Saturday, a few big names from India including Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra were missing in action while Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Jordan's King Abdullah II were among global leaders who cancelled their trips at the last moment.

Mistry to head US-India CEO Forum; Anil Ambani included

Mistry to head US-India CEO Forum; Anil Ambani included

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Days before US President Barack Obama's high-powered visit here, the US-India CEO Forum has been reconstituted with Cyrus Mistry replacing Ratan Tata as its co-chairman

Govt may name Rajan's successor after Modi's Africa tour

Govt may name Rajan's successor after Modi's Africa tour

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Traditionally, Prime Minister picks the RBI Governor after consultation with the finance minister.

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Unlike any other business, banking is a turf where the captain's role is the most critical. Often a bank is defined by the personality of the CEO who runs it. Both HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are the creation of their CEOs, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.