News for 'LIC of India'

New bank licences: First-level screening of applications on Dec 16

New bank licences: First-level screening of applications on Dec 16

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Based on this screening, the committee may weed out applications that do not meet the eligibility yardstick or the 'fit and proper' criteria for securing a licence.

Sebi chief promises timely action against erring companies

Sebi chief promises timely action against erring companies

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

His comments came in response to a query on whether Securities and Exchange Board of India would be initiating action against MCX-SX which rejigged its board yesterday amid continuing payment crisis at its group firm National Spot Exchange Ltd.

Why recapitalisation of PSU banks is so challenging

Why recapitalisation of PSU banks is so challenging

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Anup Roy and Krishna Kant on the challenges the public sector banks face in revitalising themselves

State-run non-life insurers' unions seek merger of all 4 companies

State-run non-life insurers' unions seek merger of all 4 companies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Move to strengthen market share and become more profitable.

Why the insolvency process will get longer and more litigious

Why the insolvency process will get longer and more litigious

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Some experts says that the high net-worth requirement of Rs 50 crore for setting up an IU is a deterrent.

Revealed! 'RBI list of top 10 defaulters'

Revealed! 'RBI list of top 10 defaulters'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Loans to wilful defaults are said to be a little over Rs 1 lakh crore.

Is it time to consolidate your loans?

Is it time to consolidate your loans?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

If your are hassled with too many EMIs, bring them all under one umbrella and pay a single amount

Advance tax: SBI pays 23% more at Rs 1,794 cr

Advance tax: SBI pays 23% more at Rs 1,794 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

SBI, LIC and HDFC, have showed double digit growth.

AIADMK goes on hunger strike over Cauvery issue

AIADMK goes on hunger strike over Cauvery issue

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam led the strike against the Centre.

MCLR: Will it bring down rates for borrowers?

MCLR: Will it bring down rates for borrowers?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Banks will introduce hybrid home loans with stiff penalty on prepayment and shifting.

Home truth: Spike in HFCs' bad loans hobble PMAY

Home truth: Spike in HFCs' bad loans hobble PMAY

Rediff.com31 May 2018

PMAY-Gramin, which was launched in November 2016, aims to construct 10 million homes by March 31, 2019, with private sector and state government participation

Sensex ends 146 points higher; RIL, HUL put up a good show

Sensex ends 146 points higher; RIL, HUL put up a good show

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Sensex ends in green, bluechips in spotlight.

Markets trim gains to end flat

Markets trim gains to end flat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Benchmark share indices trimmed intra-day gains after global crude oil prices resumed their downward trajectory after sharp gains on Friday.

'Make use of GST to get better results from stocks'

'Make use of GST to get better results from stocks'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Macro and micro environment are becoming more challenging.

'No rate cuts likely this calendar year'

'No rate cuts likely this calendar year'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The repo rate has been unchanged since January, when the RBI increased it by a quarter percentage point.

EXPLAINED: How chit fund scams work

EXPLAINED: How chit fund scams work

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'Around 15 crore poor people have lost their money.'

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Licence winners are expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2014.

Mid-, small-cap stocks on a roll but experts see bubble ahead

Mid-, small-cap stocks on a roll but experts see bubble ahead

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

market rally, especially in mid-caps, has also been driven by a pick-up in the monsoon and the government's resolve to get the goods and services tax (GST) Bill cleared in the recent session of Parliament.

New bank licences: Sebi scans listed applicants, group firms

New bank licences: Sebi scans listed applicants, group firms

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The scrutiny is expected to be over this month itself.

Air hostess to DJ: An inspiring journey

Air hostess to DJ: An inspiring journey

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Paroma Chatterjee has done over 800 gigs, performed at many big clubs in India and abroad and won acclaim for her skill.

'Expect Nifty at new highs in 1-2 months'

'Expect Nifty at new highs in 1-2 months'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Inteview with Senior vice-president (equity research), Anand Rathi

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Inflation is down, growth is headed for recovery. RIL and subsidiary Jio are on an upswing. However, stressed loans and impending job losses are the dark clouds, says Devangshu Datta.

Those who were left out can apply for new bank licence: Rajan

Those who were left out can apply for new bank licence: Rajan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The RBI has agreed to consider the application of India Post in consultation with the government.

How to benefit from the cashless drive

How to benefit from the cashless drive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

All payments made via debit and credit cards, net banking and mobile wallets will be entitled to discounts.

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

6 reasons you must buy cancer insurance NOW!

6 reasons you must buy cancer insurance NOW!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Given the high cost of treating cancer and the reasonable premium rates at which these plans are available, one should opt for a cover at the earliest.

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

Sports Shorts: Saina sails into Korea Open quarters

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

2014 was the year of challenges and reforms

2014 was the year of challenges and reforms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The year 2014 was one of the most challenging years for India. For two consecutive years our GDP growth was sub 5 per cent. Employment generation had declined, the revenue buoyancy was low and the country had become investment starved.

Sebi warns MFs over breaches

Sebi warns MFs over breaches

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Sinha says many fund houses not abiding by rules on minimum number of investors, awareness funds

EPFO initiative that will create 350,000 additional low cost homes

EPFO initiative that will create 350,000 additional low cost homes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Prime Minister's Office has suggested that EPFO should deploy 15 per cent of its funds as loan for low cost housing saying it would generate a credit flow of Rs 70,000 crore (Rs 700 billion).

Sensex gains on Fed rally; posts best week since mid-June

Sensex gains on Fed rally; posts best week since mid-June

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Sensex, Nifty put up a good show in closing trade.

It's time we stop over-dependence on 'fickle FIIs': Parekh

It's time we stop over-dependence on 'fickle FIIs': Parekh

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Raising concern about over-dependence of Indian capital markets on foreign institutional investors, eminent banker Deepak Parekh has said that something needs to be done to change this pattern.

12 hot stocks to buy as markets cheer reforms

12 hot stocks to buy as markets cheer reforms

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The fuel reforms are a very important signal of the government's commitment to tough economic reforms.

Tata Sons withdraws application for bank licence

Tata Sons withdraws application for bank licence

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The RBI has accepted the application withdrawal request, according to the statement.

Demonetisation = Up to 25% increase in monthly budget

Demonetisation = Up to 25% increase in monthly budget

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Joydeep Ghosh takes stock of personal finances after the life-altering surprises of 2016.

How brands are bringing it on at Rio Olympics

How brands are bringing it on at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The organisers have become savvier about marketing the game.

BJP's Harsh Vardhan has FIR against him for 'insulting woman's modesty'

BJP's Harsh Vardhan has FIR against him for 'insulting woman's modesty'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

As per the election affidavit of Dr Harsh Vardhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is listed on the Election Commission of India website, a first information report (number 519/2013, in Madhu Vihar police station) has been filed against him under Sections 34, 323, 509 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code.

The true story behind HPCL's stake sale

The true story behind HPCL's stake sale

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The government shouldn't hide behind the veil of making a domestic giant out of the HPC-ONGC deal, rather it should just say it needs cash from this divestment exercise, says Sudhir Bisht.

Global cues to dictate market movements

Global cues to dictate market movements

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The higher rate cut by RBI is positive for rate-sensitive sectors in the medium to long term.