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Rate cut could have improved market sentiment: SBI

Rate cut could have improved market sentiment: SBI

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

With enough liquidity in the system, lending and deposit rates are likely to fall further

Author assaulted for praising Salman Rushdie

Author assaulted for praising Salman Rushdie

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Zainub Priya Dala was hit in the face with a brick last week after she praised Rushdie's writing at a school in Durban, a city on the country's east coast.

'Construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya is mandatory'

'Construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya is mandatory'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Amid protests outside the Delhi University, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy went ahead with a seminar on the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya where he asserted that nothing will be done forcibly or against the law.

Bank credit growth falls below 10% after 5 years

Bank credit growth falls below 10% after 5 years

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

For the fortnight ended September 5, annual credit growth in the banking system fell to 9.68 per cent, data released by the Reserve Bank of India showed.

Bonus payment for pvt bank bosses yet to get RBI nod

Bonus payment for pvt bank bosses yet to get RBI nod

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Generally, the central bank grants its approval by mid-March, or latest by March 31, but most banks have not received RBI approval on bonus packages this year.

RBI faces a tough choice on rate front on Tuesday

RBI faces a tough choice on rate front on Tuesday

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

RBI is closely monitoring monsoon.

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.

Banks in no hurry to cut lending rates

Banks in no hurry to cut lending rates

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Any revision in loan rates would be visible next month.

National Badminton: Kashyap, Sayali, Sindhu, sail through to the quarters

National Badminton: Kashyap, Sayali, Sindhu, sail through to the quarters

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Defending champions Parupalli Kashyap and Sayali Gokhale entered the quarterfinals of the 78th ATS Senior National Badminton championship with contrasting wins at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi on Saturday.

Bankers welcome RBI decision on key policy rates

Bankers welcome RBI decision on key policy rates

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday left the repo rate unchanged at 7.75 per cent, while the cash reserve ratio too is retained at 4 per cent.

We are facing an unprecedented situation: Sahitya Akademi chief

We are facing an unprecedented situation: Sahitya Akademi chief

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

A clueless Sahitya Akademi has now called a meeting of its executive council on October 23 to decide the future course of action.

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Rather, the existing ones should be implemented speedily to clean up the mess.

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Naaigal Jaakirathai is a decent entertainer that portrays the heartwarming bond shared by a police officer and his adorable dog.

The burkini is just a bathing suit!

The burkini is just a bathing suit!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Sanaya Dalal on feminism, France and the burqa

Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable

Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Given that it is only a temporary breather for PSBs, the government now needs to look at the harder options.

Rajan allays concern on payments banks

Rajan allays concern on payments banks

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The central bank gave 11 entities licences to start payments banks.

Teaser loans back into focus again?

Teaser loans back into focus again?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

SBI asked RBI to allow lenders sell loans below the base rates.

New RBI chief unlikely before August meeting: sources

New RBI chief unlikely before August meeting: sources

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Kaushik Basu, whose stint at the World Bank ends on July 31, was being looked at as a serious contender, the sources said

The best books to read in 2016

The best books to read in 2016

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

From Aurangzeb to Sangh Parivar, the year 2016 offers plenty of hope in historical and modern literature.

RBI reworking demonetisation numbers

RBI reworking demonetisation numbers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

'RBI is taking all steps to complete the process expeditiously so as to release firm figures at an early date.'

Rajya Sabha clears long-pending Insurance Bill

Rajya Sabha clears long-pending Insurance Bill

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Foreign investment cap in insurance sector raised to 49 per cent.

'Can hungry people go on a hunger strike?'

'Can hungry people go on a hunger strike?'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

'So you have a middle class, and an elite that have seceded into outer space and they look down and say, "What's our bauxite doing in their mountains?" and "What's our water doing in their rivers?" There's a sense of entitlement there.' Arundhati Roy captures minds with her thoughts on capitalism, Indian politics, war, and more in New York.

These were the Best Dressed People of 2016

These were the Best Dressed People of 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Presenting this year's most stylish looks ever.

'You never know what notification will come on Friday'

'You never know what notification will come on Friday'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

'Nobody will wait now. Everyone will come to deposit their old notes. The confidence is shaken.'

Social media: It is messy, but it is democratic

Social media: It is messy, but it is democratic

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Purists may balk at this level of public discourse, but no one can deny its ability to marshal opinion.

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Employee integration and branch rationalisation are major challenges.

Jaitley on why SBI merger is good for Indian economy

Jaitley on why SBI merger is good for Indian economy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

'Consolidation was part of the Indradhanush package.'

SBI pins hopes on economic recovery to cut NPAs

SBI pins hopes on economic recovery to cut NPAs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

SBI raised Rs 8,032 crore (Rs 80.32 billion selling 5.13 crore shares through a QIP in January.

India Open: Saina, Sindhu, Sameer sail into second round

India Open: Saina, Sindhu, Sameer sail into second round

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Olympic medallists P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal made a resounding start to their women's singles campaign but it was Sameer Verma who hogged the limelight with a stunning straight-game win over Korean Son Wan Ho in men's event in the opening round of the India Super Series in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Loans from SBI, ICICI Bank to be cheaper

Loans from SBI, ICICI Bank to be cheaper

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

With the 50 bps rate cut now more banks are expected to reduce their base rate.

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Slow fashion for a fast world.

China Super Series: Saina eyes season's 1st title, top-5 return

China Super Series: Saina eyes season's 1st title, top-5 return

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Star shuttler and Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal of India will begin the hunt for her first title of the season and also eye a return to the top-5 when the China Open Super Series Premier starts with the qualifiers in Shanghai from Tuesday.

Sensex ends 377 points higher; RBI policy eyed

Sensex ends 377 points higher; RBI policy eyed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Financials emerged as the top gainers while auto shares rallied on robust September sales

RBI may cut interest rate by up to 0.5% to propel growth

RBI may cut interest rate by up to 0.5% to propel growth

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Bankers said high interest rate could make Indian economy sluggish given that inflation is around 5%

No room for cut in lending rates in near-term: Bankers

No room for cut in lending rates in near-term: Bankers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

SBI Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya said any rate cut by the bank would depend on a lot many factors.

Proud of being jailed for sedition: Umar Khalid after release

Proud of being jailed for sedition: Umar Khalid after release

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Umar claimed that he was being labelled a terrorist because of Islam, which, he said, he did not practise.

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.

IBL: Sindhu, Srikanth help Awadhe crush Delhi

IBL: Sindhu, Srikanth help Awadhe crush Delhi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Rising shuttlers PV Sindhu and K Srikanth lead the way for Awadhe Warriors as they crushed Krrish Delhi Smashers 4-1 in the inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL) in Pune.

RSS sees 'Red' in campuses; justifies IIT-Madras ban

RSS sees 'Red' in campuses; justifies IIT-Madras ban

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh mouthpiece 'Organiser' has justified the action taken against a Dalit students body by IIT, Madras, and claimed educational campuses are "afflicted with red ideology."

Home, auto loans will be cheaper

Home, auto loans will be cheaper

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Within hours of rate cut announced by RBI, United Bank has reduced the benchmark lending rate by 0.25 per cent, while other banks including market leader SBI have indicated that they would follow suit.