News for 'Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services'

Gurgaon's Rapid Metro fare raised to Rs 20

Gurgaon's Rapid Metro fare raised to Rs 20

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The sixth metro station on the network became operational in April, completing the Phase I network.

'Be greedy when others are fearful'

'Be greedy when others are fearful'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Outperforming peers following a crisis in the debt markets is an act that ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company fund manager Manish Banthia has pulled off more than once.

Noose tightens around ponzi scheme operators

Noose tightens around ponzi scheme operators

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The move is aimed at protecting investors from parking their money in dubious schemes.

Two cheers for the Budget!

Two cheers for the Budget!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

While a DFI will help banks derisk their loan portfolios, creation of a bad bank will clean up their balance sheets.

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Why India Has Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The second generation of migrant labourers is not enthusiastic about continuing in this field.' 'The parents of the next generation do not wish their children to be part of this trade.'

RBI concerned about favourable ratings shopping

RBI concerned about favourable ratings shopping

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

This comes against the backdrop of instances of indicative ratings given by agencies, for which there are no written agreements.

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The MNS has convened a meeting of party office-bearers on Tuesday in Mumbai to discuss the issue.

All is not lost for IL&FS yet as LIC, SBI plan to hike stake

All is not lost for IL&FS yet as LIC, SBI plan to hike stake

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The IL&FS management is also talking to its second-largest shareholder, Orix Corporation of Japan, to infuse more funds into the company - in case any shareholder backs out during the rights issue.

MDs on 'forced' leave, but its business as usual for ICRA and Care Ratings

MDs on 'forced' leave, but its business as usual for ICRA and Care Ratings

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The reason for both the officials being sent on leave is the same - an anonymous complaint received by the market regulator against the agency.

More pain in store for the Indian economy, says Goldman Sachs

More pain in store for the Indian economy, says Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The current slowdown has lasted for over 18 months and is the longest incident of sluggishness since 2006.

'Don't think you can predict the markets'

'Don't think you can predict the markets'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Financial planners advise against putting capital to work by anticipating what might go up or down.

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For non-banks, the IL&FS crisis was nothing short of India's Lehman moment, which has for a foreseeable future reset the sector on multiple grounds.

Layoffs coming? How to prepare financially

Layoffs coming? How to prepare financially

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Assume the worst regarding how long your unemployment could last and make conserving cash your topmost priority, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The RBI governor's assurance should give investors enough confidence to start believing in the NBFC sector again, say bankers.

The biggest challenge facing India Inc

The biggest challenge facing India Inc

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The immediate concern for all companies is to prepare themselves - and their vendors and suppliers - for the new GST return filing mechanism, being test piloted from April 1.

Deposit rates not to rise soon

Deposit rates not to rise soon

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

During the fourth quarter (January-March), banks step up the activity to meet annual targets. This leads to a race to raise funds from markets often by jacking up deposit rates. This time around, the market has not seen such trend yet.

Only Adani Permitted To Set Up Private 5G Network

Only Adani Permitted To Set Up Private 5G Network

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Adani Data Networks said it plans to create a private 5G network for its operations. However, it acquired the spectrum in the last 5G auction alongside three telecom companies. Subsequently, it was granted a unified licence for access services, which enables it to provide telecom services in the country.

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Besides 15 loan transactions to the Siva group of companies, the former directors also used unique methods to ensure the group did not get into the default list.

Govt agrees to Air India employees' main demands

Govt agrees to Air India employees' main demands

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The central government has agreed in-principle to Air India employees' main demands. It fears an industrial dissension now could impede the process of privatisation. It has agreed to bear the cost of liquidation loss on account of transfer to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from company-owned trusts, inclusion of employees in the central government health scheme (CGHS), and encashment of leaves. The template of the Air India process will be followed for other public sector undertakings up for privatisation at a later date.

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

JM Financial Consultants, Arpwood Capital and Alvarez & Marsal will advise the board going forward

IL&FS mess: 'The only way out is that someone like LIC bails it out'

IL&FS mess: 'The only way out is that someone like LIC bails it out'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Keki Mistry, bottom, left, vice-chairman, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), tells Joydeep Ghosh that debt fund investors could become risk-averse, leading to problems for other non-banking financial companies.

ICRA sacks Naresh Takkar as MD following probe

ICRA sacks Naresh Takkar as MD following probe

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Without disclosing reasons, ICRA informed the stock exchanges on Thursday, 'The board, after due consideration and taking into account the best interests of the company and its various stakeholders, has decided to terminate the employment of Takkar with immediate effect.'

IL&FS now looks at restructuring, appoints consultant

IL&FS now looks at restructuring, appoints consultant

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Alvarez & Marsal will develop a detailed restructuring plan for the group to demonstrate to shareholders and lenders that it was self-sufficient in repaying its liabilities. So far, the IL&FS management had been working on its revival plan.

How IL&FS' misadventures made India Inc poorer by Rs 9,000-crore

How IL&FS' misadventures made India Inc poorer by Rs 9,000-crore

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Almost 2,000 companies whose private provident and pension funds have invested in non-convertible debentures of IL&FS group firms are staring at the prospect of booking losses to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore or more if the interest income is added.

Office mkt remains appealing for long-term investors seeking stable returns

Office mkt remains appealing for long-term investors seeking stable returns

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Indian office real estate market, which had recovered significantly in early 2022, began to slow down in the latter half due to macroeconomic problems in the developed world. Rental yields are likely to be stable at best in FY24.

Harsh reality check for India's realty developers

Harsh reality check for India's realty developers

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Listed realty developers saddled with unsold properties worth Rs 1 trillion

'People should feel like spending more'

'People should feel like spending more'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'One of the ways to do that is to ensure that NBFCs have got liquidity.' 'If we don't do that, this mood of gloom will continue.' NBFCs need to be provided with liquidity if they have to start lending.

Sebi toughens norms for managing liquid MFs

Sebi toughens norms for managing liquid MFs

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

To make sure liquid schemes reflect the underlying portfolio risks, Sebi has said all debt papers with maturity of 30 days or more to be marked to market. Earlier, fund houses didn't have to do so for securities that had less than 60-day maturity.

Tatas' independent directors highest paid in industry

Tatas' independent directors highest paid in industry

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Five of the 10 best-paid independent directors belonged to the Tata group, followed by four from Reliance Industries and one from Wipro.

Going once, going twice, sold! Mementos gifted to Modi auctioned

Going once, going twice, sold! Mementos gifted to Modi auctioned

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The funds raised through the auction, held at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi, will go to the government's flagship project 'Namami Gange'.

Zee's repayment woes force fund houses to reschedule

Zee's repayment woes force fund houses to reschedule

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

According to industry players, over 50 FMPs have exposure to Zee Group companies.

For the time being, the rupee takes the centrestage

For the time being, the rupee takes the centrestage

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'Most importantly, marking a departure from the past, the RBI has made it clear that it is not overtly worried about the level of the local currency,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Air Costa to launch regional services next month

Air Costa to launch regional services next month

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The airline is in the process of getting the final nods from DGCA and is planning to operate six flights in Phase-I.

RBI rate cut: Banks won't pass full benefits to YOU

RBI rate cut: Banks won't pass full benefits to YOU

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'The effect will be seen two-three quarters down the line.'

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The ED has summoned Raj in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities related to Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services loan to Kohinoor CTNL.

For Jhunjhunwala, 'small' is actually 'big'

For Jhunjhunwala, 'small' is actually 'big'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Twenty-three of the 31 stocks in his publicly disclosed portfolio consist small-cap stocks. jhunjhunwala's portfolio rose 15.2% in Q3.

How RBI can prevent frauds

How RBI can prevent frauds

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Historically, the RBI has tried to keep the crooks at bay by issuing a circular a day. What it needs is more onsite supervision. Merely checking high-frequency data with the help of technology is insufficient, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

FinMin-RBI differences come to the fore again

FinMin-RBI differences come to the fore again

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The Financial Stability and Development Council meeting on Tuesday started with an air of tension in the room. An official present described the participants' body language as "tetchy". However, once presentations and discussions begun, the mood considerably eased.

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The NCLT said the new board must hold its meeting by October 8 and come out with a road map before the next hearing on October 31

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

I am not sure if Modi can ever act as a chowkidar, even if he wants to. But he can surely act as a thanedar, by ensuring a fast resolution of corruption cases once they come to light. Exemplary action is easier and will burnish his anti-corruption image, argues Debashis Basu.