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There has been an increase of $17 trillion in total debt in China.
In the new decade, the scene will change because the banks till recently had been challenged by the fintechs, but the techfins have now entered the arena, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.
'Banks are being encouraged to lend instead of parking their resources with the RBI and earn risk-free interest income,' points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
These companies have survived bankruptcies.
'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'
'Public sector banks are like an extended arm of the government.' 'They rush to rescue certain sectors or they rush to invest in certain sectors to prop up the economy which the private banks don't.'
Bankers need to take a call on whether they will allow technology firms to run banks or banks themselves will turn into tech firms, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
During the dot-com bubble, it had touched a high of 1.9.
The Intel Capital-funded portal bets big on its 'Big Business' plan to drive growth and is in talks with investors to raise up to Rs 300 cr.
'This is for the first time home loan rates have dropped below 7 per cent,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
For equity investors, the risk-to-reward ratio is worsening.
It can if your debit card belongs to a PSU bank
For investment bankers, a Brexit vote is more than just about volatile prices on a screen but also about where they may end up working and living.
'No one cares about fiscal deficit now. Or for that matter, inflation.' 'The focus is on growth and growth alone.' 'RBI needs to break the risk aversion of banks and infuse adrenaline in their veins', says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
'Rate cut should reiterate RBI's commitment in providing confidence to consumers and small business.'
Please appreciate that first impressions matter, especially when interviewers must meet at least thirty to forty students in a day, says Jeevan J Arakal.
FinMin officials say an announcement could be made in the Budget.
In the past 12 months, such earnings have grown in double digits in Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea.
'The industry growth in 2016< came from the new digital technology segment which grew at over 20%.' 'The challenge for the industry is that the legacy business makes up almost 80% of revenue.' 'Hence the urgency to transform into digital business.'
Chances of a sudden collapse in the Shanghai Composite are remote.
'Clearly, the depositors of cooperative banks need the maximum protection.'
UPA-II has yielded a 7.5 per cent average annual growth rate
He is the man behind Blackstone's India strategy
'In one mansion we visited, I was told the doors in the back courtyard had to be kept closed because to have the front and back doors open at the same time would result in Chettiar wealth flowing away,' notes Rahul Jacob after a memorable visit to Karaikudi.
It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.
'MFs have a combined exposure of Rs 3.2 lakh crore to NBFCs, out of which Rs 1.1 lakh crore matures by September 2019.'
Barclays is not alone in trying to decide the best size and shape of its investment bank in a changed regulatory landscape.
As regards India, market valuations already reflect most positives.
Meet Sam Zell or the 'Grave Dancer' who made billions using his business acumen.
Jim Rogers' decision not to invest now is not India-specific, but has to do with the problems relating to how the major global economies are shaping up.
What matters is the culture and the atmosphere of the workplace, and whether employees get treated fairly. 'It is also important for the employee to feel s/he is part of a winning team,' Credit Suisse's Mickey Doshi tells Niraj Bhatt.
Central banking is a science, not an art, Tamal Bandyopadhyay tells RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.
India Inc's investments abroad in April-June 2015 have once again risen to $1.3 billion.
The analysis is based on the free-float market capitalisation.
'In their over-enthusiasm to clean up the system, both the banks and the regulator should not forget that the key to the insolvency law is revival of companies -- recovery of bank dues is an offshoot of that,' points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
"You have an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. You worked in a bank in New York. What made you give up all that and pursue acting?" 'A little bit of courage and a lot of stupidity.'
Reddy has worked to reform the economy.
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