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Bankers divided over tech vs human touch

Bankers divided over tech vs human touch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

There's a long way to go before human beings are replaced by machines -- in banks at least.

Harassed homebuyers stop paying EMIs

Harassed homebuyers stop paying EMIs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Experts say the move will make matters worse for buyers, reports Karan Choudhury.

Enough space for China banks to complement India story: Kochhar

Enough space for China banks to complement India story: Kochhar

Rediff.com17 May 2015

ICICI Bank on Sunday said there is also enough space for Chinese banks to play a complementing role in the India.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

ICICI Bank Q4 net beats forecast, sees bad loans situation improving

ICICI Bank Q4 net beats forecast, sees bad loans situation improving

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

ICICI Bank puts up a good show in Q4.

India's reformer-in-chief: Obama profiles Modi for Time

India's reformer-in-chief: Obama profiles Modi for Time

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

US President Barack Obama has written a profile for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Time magazine as it named the Indian leader among the 100 most influential people in the world.

Ambani, Birla, Premji share their vision of 'Make in India'

Ambani, Birla, Premji share their vision of 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the ambitious 'Make in India' campaign to make India a global manufacturing hub, create jobs and boost economic growth.

Nitish government to challenge RJD strongman Shahabuddin's bail in SC?

Nitish government to challenge RJD strongman Shahabuddin's bail in SC?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The government is mulling moving the Supreme Court for cancellation of his bail even as opposition National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday demanded his arrest in the journalist Rajdeo Ranjan murder case.

Software robots to perform a fifth of internal jobs at ICICI Bank

Software robots to perform a fifth of internal jobs at ICICI Bank

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Other private banks also planning to employ bots soon

Why ICICI Bank selected Sandeep Bakhshi to fix its crisis

Why ICICI Bank selected Sandeep Bakhshi to fix its crisis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Of the existing set of potential leaders, Bakhshi was clearly the only choice as he beat out other high-level candidates that included executive directors Anup Bagchi, Vishakha Mulye, NS Kannan, and Vijay Chandok who were lacking the all-round game that Bakhshi has.

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

Obama, Modi to boost bilateral business ties

Obama, Modi to boost bilateral business ties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Trade and economic issues, including visa, totalisation pact and impediments hampering investments, are likely to figure at Monday's US-India CEO Forum meeting, which will be jointly addressed by visiting US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

WEF Davos meet next week; Jaitley, Goyal to participate

WEF Davos meet next week; Jaitley, Goyal to participate

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

German Chancellor Angel Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang, Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Switzerland President Simonetta Sommaruga would be participating in the 45th edition of the meet.

Bankers rule out lending rate reduction

Bankers rule out lending rate reduction

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Bankers on Tuesday said the RBI's decision to hold key rates, coming after a decisive mandate received by the Narendra Modi government, was on expected lines and interest rates won't change even though the central bank's SLR cut infuses additional liquidity into the system.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

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

EXPLAINED! How Kochhargate unfolded

EXPLAINED! How Kochhargate unfolded

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

In the first of a two-part series, Tamal Bandyopadhyay explains why the ICICI Bank's board first rushed to deny all allegations against Kochhar and then took the extreme steps against her.

No conflict of interest, clarifies Deepak Kochhar

No conflict of interest, clarifies Deepak Kochhar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'When Pinnacle Trust bought the stake of Supreme Energy, it included a liability of Rs 640 million. The purchase was at a fair market value (prevailing price) of Rs 8.80 per share,' Deepak Kochhar said in a telephonic conversation with Business Standard.

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.

We attempt to be an informed, adaptive regulator: Rajan

We attempt to be an informed, adaptive regulator: Rajan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Governor said RBI does not limit itself too much when there is uncertainty.

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.

Vishy Anand starts with a draw in Gibraltar Chess

Vishy Anand starts with a draw in Gibraltar Chess

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand made a disappointing start to his campaign at the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival in Gibraltar after he was held to a draw by International Master Szidonia Lazarne Vajda of Hungary in the opening round of the masters section.

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Market leaders in this line of business - New India Assurance and Tata AIG - have begun to reassess the premium on risk exposure of their portfolio in the director's and officer's liability business.

Have you visited the mysterious Chand Baori?

Have you visited the mysterious Chand Baori?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Dedicated to the goddess of happiness, this beautiful tourist attraction remains spectacular in its desolation, says Geetanjali Krishna.

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.

ICICI Bank net plunges 87% to over 11-year low

ICICI Bank net plunges 87% to over 11-year low

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The bank saw loans worth Rs 7,000 crore (Rs 70 billion) slipping into NPAs during the March quarter, taking the gross NPA ratio to 5.82 per cent.

WEF preps for Modi mantra with tastes of India, twists of yoga

WEF preps for Modi mantra with tastes of India, twists of yoga

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to attend Davos meeting in about 20 years since H D Deve Gowda in 1997.

Following RBI's liquidity push, onus now on banks to deliver

Following RBI's liquidity push, onus now on banks to deliver

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Bankers and economists agree rates will soften, though the quantum would depend on banks' asset-liability profile

Now, ICICI lets you bank via Facebook

Now, ICICI lets you bank via Facebook

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

An app by the bank lets customers carry out a slew of banking functions via the social media site.

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.

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

She sung a song for every mood, every situation. Sukanya Verma dives into Asha Bhosle's magnificent repertoire and pulls out gems on her 85th birthday.

Modi's US visit: India Inc still guessing on delegation

Modi's US visit: India Inc still guessing on delegation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

No business delegation has been cleared yet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's visit to America from Friday.

Industry asks PM to remove hurdles to investment

Industry asks PM to remove hurdles to investment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Business leaders met Manmohan Singh to discuss the problems facing the country.

The Engineer who designed Deepika, Ranveer, Shahid's looks

The Engineer who designed Deepika, Ranveer, Shahid's looks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Preetisheel Singh lets us into some star secrets.

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.

Urjit's 'no' foxes markets, divides bankers

Urjit's 'no' foxes markets, divides bankers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

RBI said the outlook for economic growth for 2016-17 has turned uncertain after the unexpected loss of momentum by 50 basis points in Q2 and the effects of the withdrawal of banned notes

Here's what Malaika is doing in Berlin

Here's what Malaika is doing in Berlin

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Indian-origin UK slave owner claimed he was Jesus

Indian-origin UK slave owner claimed he was Jesus

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Indian-origin head of an extremist Maoist sect, accused of enslaving three women in his home here for 30 years, tried to convince his British followers he was Jesus Christ, a former activist has claimed.

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Happy birthday, Lataji!

CEOs from India, US discuss IPR, piracy issues

CEOs from India, US discuss IPR, piracy issues

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Issues related with intellectual property rights, including piracy of films and software, figured prominently during the India-US CEO Forum in New Delhi attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama.