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New govt will need to focus on infra investment: Parekh

New govt will need to focus on infra investment: Parekh

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

At India Economic Convention organised by India Foundation, Parekh said the country needs $1 trillion in the 12th Plan of which 47 per cent was to come from private sector, but it has not happened in the first two years of the Plan period.

Bankers resort to 'Gandhigiri' to recover dues from wilful defaulters

Bankers resort to 'Gandhigiri' to recover dues from wilful defaulters

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Banks have started organising silent demonstration in front of houses of defaulters.

Bankers resort to 'Gandhigiri' to recover dues from wilful defaulters

Bankers resort to 'Gandhigiri' to recover dues from wilful defaulters

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

United Bank of India and Andhra Bank employees start organising silent protests.

PNB finds markets unforgiving, M-Cap plunges by Rs 8000 cr in 2 days

PNB finds markets unforgiving, M-Cap plunges by Rs 8000 cr in 2 days

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

But the 30-share Sensex rose by 141.52 points, or 0.41 per cent, to close at 34,297.47. The broader NSE Nifty gained 44.60- points, or 0.42 per cent, to end at 10,545.50 after touching a high of 10,618.10.

'Distinguish between wilful and genuine defaulters'

'Distinguish between wilful and genuine defaulters'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'There are many cases where a company hits the wall because of reasons not under their control.' 'If you do not understand and appreciate that and paint all promoters with the same brush then definitely you are inviting trouble.'

Jaitley calls Rahul 'Clown Prince', Cong hits back with 'court jester'

Jaitley calls Rahul 'Clown Prince', Cong hits back with 'court jester'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Gandhi accusing the minister of 'lying' on HAL's capability to build the jet fighters, saying her position is untenable.

Modi should focus on wealth creation, not wealth distribution

Modi should focus on wealth creation, not wealth distribution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'When you start distributing wealth, you end up distributing poverty.'

NPAs not alarming, but time for corrective steps: Rajan

NPAs not alarming, but time for corrective steps: Rajan

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Some accounts can be revived by rescheduling loans, which the RBI envisages to do once the norms get finalised after the public discussion.

State of economy: Glass half-empty or half-full?

State of economy: Glass half-empty or half-full?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

While naysayers say the economy is on a downward spiral, optimists point out that India has experienced a shift of gears in the realm of policies, thanks to several initiatives of the Narendra Modi government, says Ashok K Lahiri.

Higher govt borrowings hurting corporate debt market: RBI

Higher govt borrowings hurting corporate debt market: RBI

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The rise in government borrowings through bonds is impeding the growth of the corporate debt market in the country.

SBI Q2 Net rises 31% to Rs 3,100 crore

SBI Q2 Net rises 31% to Rs 3,100 crore

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Total income increased to Rs 41,833 crore (Rs 418.33 billion) during the quarter from Rs 37,199.92 crore (Rs 371.99 billion) in the corresponding period last year.

The 5 major drivers for Indian equities in 2021

The 5 major drivers for Indian equities in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The global COVID-19 situation, rollout of vaccines, geopolitical trends, Union Budget and economic recovery would be the major factors driving investor sentiments in 2021 after a tumultuous year which saw both 'the worst of times and the best of times' for the stock market, said analysts. What a year 2020 turned out to be! From witnessing gigantic losses to record-shattering gains, investors went on a roller-coaster ride amid the coronavirus pandemic and massive stimulus measures. Markets closed 2020 with remarkable gains of around 16 per cent, but will the winning ways continue in 2021 as well?

NBFCs: Budget fulfills long standing demand

NBFCs: Budget fulfills long standing demand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The Union Budget 2016-17 has cheered the NBFC sector

Bankruptcy: NCLT helped creditors recover Rs 80k crore

Bankruptcy: NCLT helped creditors recover Rs 80k crore

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

A total of 4,452 cases have been disposed at pre-admission stage and 66 have been resolved after adjudication. 260 cases have been ordered for liquidation.

'This government wants to make India a gambling den'

'This government wants to make India a gambling den'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

'We feel there is definitely something murky in the system.' 'Will anyone believe that Nirav Modi will go to a branch and bribe a low-level officer?' 'Just look at the people with whom he had moved around.'

NPAs rise, Kingfisher loan default only a 'trickle': Vinod Rai

NPAs rise, Kingfisher loan default only a 'trickle': Vinod Rai

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

As industrialist Vijay Mallya fights his wilful defaulter tag, former CAG Vinod Rai has said Kingfisher Airlines' loan default is just a "trickle" and the overall problem of huge bad loans at public sector banks can be blamed on 'cronies' using connections to borrow money.

Now is the time to focus on mid and small-caps

Now is the time to focus on mid and small-caps

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Long-term investors should consider moving into smaller stocks. Rather than try to pick stocks, it makes sense to build a diversified portfolio by exposure across midcap and small caps funds, suggests Devangshu Datta.

Centre won't share burden of farm-loan waivers

Centre won't share burden of farm-loan waivers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Uttar Pradesh and Punjab have announced loan waivers for farmers, while Maharashtra has not despite Opposition pressure. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports.

'Economic package is like an onion'

'Economic package is like an onion'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You peel one layer, then another layer, then another, but in the end, you will see that there is no onion inside.' 'This package has been packaged well, but there is nothing much inside the package!'

Samvat 2073: Investors richer by Rs 25 lakh crore

Samvat 2073: Investors richer by Rs 25 lakh crore

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The benchmark Sensex gained 4,642.84 points, or 16.%, while the broader NSE Nifty surged 1,572.85 points, or 18.20% during this period.

'For the first time in 45 years, unemployment increased'

'For the first time in 45 years, unemployment increased'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'Ultimately, people will revolt at one time or the other.' 'You cannot feed the public with cultural issues forever.'

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

RBI had on February 12, 2018 issued a circular saying that lenders have to provide for resolution plan within 180 days in case of large account of Rs 2,000 crore and above.

Sensex ends above 29,000; SBI jumps 8%, M&M up 5%

Sensex ends above 29,000; SBI jumps 8%, M&M up 5%

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

The Sensex ended 290 points higher at 29,095 mark and the Nifty gained 94 points to close at 8,806 levels.

SBI Q3 net up 30% at Rs 2,910 crore

SBI Q3 net up 30% at Rs 2,910 crore

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

SBI's net profit for the quarter rose 30.3% to Rs 2,910 crore ($468.4 million), from Rs 2,234 crore a year earlier on the back of rise in net interest income, fees, and control on employee costs.

'We have to transparently define what is fraud and what is wilful default'

'We have to transparently define what is fraud and what is wilful default'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

K C Chakrabarty, former deputy governor, RBI, talks to Anup Roy on issues in the new bankruptcy law and rules.

Coal India, financials drag Sensex down by 499 points

Coal India, financials drag Sensex down by 499 points

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Nifty snaps 10-day winning streak

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'Fear psychosis has gripped the entire world.' 'Nobody is going to enter shops freely in the next 5, 6 months.' 'Secondly, the priority has changed.' 'Now that they have seen the bottom of the economy, people will prefer to save for tomorrow.'

'Young India will look at Raghuram Rajan as a terrific achiever'

'Young India will look at Raghuram Rajan as a terrific achiever'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

'India's biggest loss is that we will not have anyone as principled and as courageous as Rajan.'

'There should be an uptick in growth'

'There should be an uptick in growth'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'There are some encouraging signs.' 'Notice that we have not said 7%-plus, we are keeping it at 6% to 6.5%.'

Stocks snap 9-day winning streak on profit booking

Stocks snap 9-day winning streak on profit booking

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The 50-stock NSE barometer Nifty finished 22.50 points, or 0.21 per cent, down at 10,526.20

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Is the SBI chairman leaving the bank in a stronger and better position than what it was? Abhijit Lele finds out.

3 factors that are keeping the Indian economy vibrant

3 factors that are keeping the Indian economy vibrant

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

NPA issues in the banking sector, standoffs in Parliament denting the reform momentum and limited space on the fiscal side are among the major concerns for investors.

Sebi, RBI mull fund-raising restraint on wilful defaulters

Sebi, RBI mull fund-raising restraint on wilful defaulters

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

To facilitate such restrictions on entities found to have 'wilfully' defaulted on bank loans, the Reserve Bank is exploring ways to share details of these defaulters with Sebi on a real time basis.

IL&FS' lenders to feel heat of defaults in Q2

IL&FS' lenders to feel heat of defaults in Q2

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

PSB executives said loans to group holding company IL&FS and entities might still be treated as "standard".

Current bear market is a tough phase for stock pickers

Current bear market is a tough phase for stock pickers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

There is little sense in trying to find stocks that will not be vulnerable in a situation where 87% of the market is trending down and India is getting set for a crucial election, says Devangshu Datta.

How much does he know? Jaitley says on Rahul; Congress hits back

How much does he know? Jaitley says on Rahul; Congress hits back

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The Congress said arrogance of the BJP has touched its zenith as it turned 'blind' to farm distress.

'Comfort zone for the market will be 5-10% below current levels'

'Comfort zone for the market will be 5-10% below current levels'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Mahesh Nandurkar, executive director and India Strategist at CLSA, talks to Puneet Wadhwa ahead of their 21st India Forum on his interpretation of how the markets have played out over the past few months, the road ahead, and his sector preferences in this backdrop.

How UPA's gold import scheme provided fodder for PNB scam

How UPA's gold import scheme provided fodder for PNB scam

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The scheme, touted as a panacea to burgeoning CAD, was a huge flop that fostered a spike in smuggling and allowed several Gitanjali-like players to make a killing

RBI signals cheaper housing, infra loans

RBI signals cheaper housing, infra loans

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Banks get bonds boost to raise funds for core sector; up to Rs 50 lakh of home loans in metros and Rs 40 lakh in other cities not to have CRR, SLR requirements

RBI may consider fraud registry to deal with financial crimes

RBI may consider fraud registry to deal with financial crimes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The Reserve Bank could consider setting up of a Fraud Registry on the lines of Credit Information Bureau to check criminal activities in the financial sector.