'Every few days, I wake up with a sense of restlessness that time is running out'... 'We have created a due process for stressed assets to resolve, but there is no concrete plan in place for public sector bank balance sheets,' says RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya.
Moody's listed six agenda on the list of pending reforms -- land acquisition Bill, labour law reforms, significant infrastructure investment, tangible benefit from Make in India initiative, tax administration and PSU bank reforms
Hawkish tone likely to guard rupee from further slide
The prospects for strong, sustained economic reforms do not appear to be promising in India.
Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Infosys, Cipla, NTPC, ITC and Lupin
The single most important issue in Public Sector Banks is corruption.
Indian automobile units are employing more and more robots to improve your car's efficiency. India is catching up well as world over, the latest technologies is redefining outdated manufacturing processes.
'We have to accept that the infection is now in the community and we can't isolate everyone who gets it.' 'Instead, what we need to do is to find out those who are most at risk of death, isolate them and save them from the rest.'
Move to improve transparency but make liquidity more difficult to come by
The Bank of Japan's action has nullified the effects of the end of the US' quantitative easing programme but the dependence of foreign institutional investors remains a concern
Known for stable returns, near debt-free status and dividend track record, these 10 PSU stocks are worth buying now.
Mahavir Chopra compares mutual funds and Ulips to help investors decide.
Investors remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.
However, the budget arithmetic is slightly optimistic.
These have been selected based on the earnings growth prospects and favourable (buy) ratings by brokerages
They researched their companies well, didn't believe in the market chatter and advise to stay invested for long term.
'Everyone is still trying to understand the quantum of impact demonetisation will have on the economy.'
The implications aren't too significant, given the size of Ukraine and its role in the global economy.
Most players will need to burn the midnight oil to meet the deadline for creating a bank as well as specific norms set by RBI.
Rajan retained the short-term lending rate at 6.5 and the cash reserve requirement of banks at 4 per cent.
There are some 20-odd schemes with this default provision, or something close to it.
Substantial gains can still be made with good policies and initiatives.
India is Asia's third-best performing equity market.
Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.
India has always been a good bet in relative terms during crises/turbulent times in emerging markets (EMs).
'With technology advancing rapidly, the need for branches is declining.'
Economist Dr Subramanian Swamy, whose Janata Party merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party in August, has issued the following press statement on the Indian economy and demanded the implementation of a four-point agenda to save it.
Single window clearances for realty must.
The railways continue to lose market share with an actual fall in the number of passengers and stagnant freight tonnage, says Subir Roy.
Banks seems to be upset over RBI's move over rate cut.
'The macro-economic stresses -- high interest rates, rupee depreciation and capital flows -- have receded now.' 'Interest rates have come down, inflation is down and the rupee has bounced back.' 'If oil prices continue at this level, there will be no vulnerability.' 'Growth is a different story.'
'Ex-servicemen engineers and technicians are true professionals worthy of being 'Make in India' agents. They can be trusted to bring long term dividends -- it is in their character to be long term loyalists!' says Air Marshal P V Athawale (Retd).
Investors will remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.
If India has more billionaires than before, it is because the Indian economy began to look more attractive to FIIs, notes T N Ninan.
With the stock market entering a bull phase, many believe the Singals can bring in the much-needed equity capital and reduce their debt.
'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.'
The inflow of cheap capital has also kept the rupee at a high level, making exports uncompetitive and broadening the current account deficit despite falling oil prices.
Frequent balance transfer in search of a lower rate can be tricky for borrowers, if property prices fall
5 things to look at when companies go for mergers and acquisitions.
Across the world, middle class families are dealing with the consequences of competition to get into high-quality institutions.
