Given the relevance of bank deposits for Indian savers, whether the regulator would permit linking savings interest rate to a repo-like structure needs to be seen, as a move of this nature could increase volatility in savings also.
Stock selection in India remain relatively low-beta given the lack of any conviction here on any near-term upturn in the investment cycle
The report added that Anbang, which has close ties to the Chinese state, has seen its aggressive efforts to buy hotels in the US slowed amid concerns raised by Obama administration officials who review foreign investments for national security risk.
'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.
'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.
As billions of dollars flow into India's booming online economy, some investors are beginning to fret that soaring valuations could hamper market listings.
Such platforms are good for novices, and help seasoned players test their investment strategies
'Air India's privatisation is acceptable as long as its control does not pass on to a foreign entity,' says A K Bhattacharya.
Tamal Bandyopadhyay offers some unsolicited advice for a government wh,ich came to power, with brute majority and the nation's pragmatic chief money man.
Paisa Bazaar, which recently forayed into online mutual fund distribution, has come out with a 20-second video clip featuring Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. The ad, which talks about the benefits of investing in direct plans, has already got 1.6 million views on YouTube.
You can exit Ulips after five years.
Stressed asset funds could offer higher returns than traditional fixed-income funds, but holding period will be longer due to the risky underlying assets
Raise the amount of life cover you own if your liabilities and responsibilities have increased during the year, says Arvind A Rao.
If banks cannot charge interest from borrowers during the moratorium, who will bear that cost? Should the depositors subsidise the borrowers by foregoing interest on deposits? In that case, we will turn banking on its head! notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Banking is a boring business but still the banker should enjoy it as fancy awards and cozy relationships with politicians, Bollywood stars and corporate honchos cannot save them if the job is not done properly. In the concluding part of the series Tamal Bandyopadhyay wonders how long Kochhar would need to wait for her redemption or downfall and atonement.
'Outside investors don't want to get tangled up in a religious war.'
However, some of the provisions in the draft Bill needs scrutiny, as these could scare away international investors
While such buying could indicate confidence in the business, investors should do a comprehensive evaluation before getting into the stock.
Investing in special situations can help you tap opportunities that arise during adverse conditions, advises Joydeep Sen.
India has historically not had a strong compliance mechanism around insider trading. This is in stark contrast to developed countries.
On the capital raising, where there are reports of the bank needing at least Rs 20,000 crore to spring back to normalcy, Yes Bank administrator Prashant Kumar declined to give an estimate of the requirement but said it would like for most of the fund raising to happen in the first round itself.
The global ratings agency keeps India's sovereign rating unchanged at 'BBB-' with stable outlook
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Enjoying the backing of the regulator, Gill has identified the core problems, ring-fenced the banks from "influencers" and is in the process of building a new team. Now, he needs to play a Vikram Pandit for YES Bank, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
It boosts confidence to investors sitting on the fence.
'This is for the first time home loan rates have dropped below 7 per cent,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
An estimated $344 billion has been illegally removed from the Indian economy between 2002 and 2011
Insurance firms have designed amazing retirment plans to lure more customers.
It is advisable to stick to mid-caps with sustainable financial metrics rather than those offering the promise of faster growth.
The chairman's post will soon fall vacant, but that's not the only one that needs to be filled.
The government may delay Rs 14,000 crore (Rs 140 billion) fund infusion in the public sector banks in view of volatile market conditions.
India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
This mindless medley of products does not create choice.
Deven Choksey, managing director of broking firm, K R Choksey Investment Managers shares his concern about 'trading stoppages' with Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore.
The overriding objective of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) must be adequate economic return, not financial return.
Despite the slowdown, property investments can give them good returns over the long term
Bain alleges that it invested around $60 mn based on false financial statements that EY had audited and certified
Sebi has long struggled with balancing the needs of small investors and those of the market.
The issue will now have to be resolved through arbitration.
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