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Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta.

India's most customer friendly banks

India's most customer friendly banks

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

A first-ever study conducted jointly by Outlook Money and TNS.

RBS to cut 3,500 jobs worldwide

RBS to cut 3,500 jobs worldwide

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Bank would exit from cash equities, corporate broking, equity capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions businesses.

Why Mumbai Indians Went All Out For Hardik

Why Mumbai Indians Went All Out For Hardik

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya is touted as a possible captaincy option for Mumbai Indians in the future.

RBS to close 23 of 31 branches in India

RBS to close 23 of 31 branches in India

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Move comes after bank's failure to close deal with HSBC.

Indian banks urge UK court to declare Mallya bankrupt

Indian banks urge UK court to declare Mallya bankrupt

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

A consortium of Indian public sector banks led by SBI sought a bankruptcy order against embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya during a high court hearing in London on Wednesday as part of efforts to recoup around 1.145 billion pounds in unpaid loans. Mallya's legal team, led by barrister Philip Marshall, argued for the bankruptcy petition to be dismissed because their client was being unfairly pursued by the banks in India and the UK on opposing grounds.

RBS, Societe Generale may cut over 11,500 jobs

RBS, Societe Generale may cut over 11,500 jobs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The job cuts comes in the wake of the banking sector, especially investment banking activities, facing difficult times amid the persisting European debt turmoil.

Europe bond crisis casts shadow on Indian banks

Europe bond crisis casts shadow on Indian banks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The most preferred CoCo bonds are those through which banks raise their additional Tier-I capital.

'India is the core market for RBS'

'India is the core market for RBS'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

In an interview with Malvika Joshi and Somasroy Chakraborty, Madan Menon, RBS' chief executive for Singapore and Southeast Asia and head of global banking and markets in India, shares the bank's plans.

Ratnakar Bank to buy part of RBS' businesses in India

Ratnakar Bank to buy part of RBS' businesses in India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Ratnakar Bank to absorb RBS' employees involved in three businesses

'AAP has brought about a paradigm change in Indian politics'

'AAP has brought about a paradigm change in Indian politics'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Banker-turned-politician Meera Sanyal on why she joined politics, her plans for South Mumbai, women's empowerment and the promise of the Aam Aadmi Party.

IPL: Upbeat Daredevils take on formidable Royal Challengers

IPL: Upbeat Daredevils take on formidable Royal Challengers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Riding high after an emphatic victory against Kings XI Punjab, a rejuvenated Delhi Daredevils will aim at posing a serious challenge to a formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore when the two teams square off in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Without branches, HSBC may call off RBS deal

Without branches, HSBC may call off RBS deal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The deal is stuck because the Reserve Bank of India has declined to transfer the branch licences of RBS to HSBC.

IPL 2023: It's perform or perish for RCB against Sunrisers

IPL 2023: It's perform or perish for RCB against Sunrisers

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bangalore look to strengthen their claim for an IPL play-offs berth in their must-win match against laggards Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Did you know that your home insurance covers valuables in bank locker?

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

You can have a traditional Diwali celebration with your family at these special spots.

HSBC acquires RBS' India biz worth $1.8 bn

HSBC acquires RBS' India biz worth $1.8 bn

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporationon Friday announced it will acquire the Indian business of Royal Bank of Scotland worth $1.8 billion, a move that will help the British giant gain greater exposure in the country.

Leena Gidwani is RBS' market head for W India

Leena Gidwani is RBS' market head for W India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Gidwani will be based in Mumbai, overseeing a team of 15 staff comprising private bankers and client relationship associates, a statement issued by the bank in Mumbai said.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar turns coach in Singapore

PHOTOS: Tendulkar turns coach in Singapore

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had budding young cricketers enthralled at the Singapore Cricket Club as he explained the finer nuances of the game on Tuesday.

ABN Amro's wage bill soars in 2008-09

ABN Amro's wage bill soars in 2008-09

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Wages as percentage of the total expenses for the ABN Amro Bank, which is in the process of selling its retail and commercial banking operations in the country, shot up from 19.91 to 25.61 per cent during the year, reveals an RBI analysis of the banking sector in the country.

US economy is slowly but surely healing

US economy is slowly but surely healing

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

With the US housing and labour markets on the mend, the healing looks more durable, say RBS's Sanjay Mathur and Louis Kuijs.

A Kiss In Kashmir

A Kiss In Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Everything about Sharmila was a gift from the Divine: The graceful way she twirled her paintbrush, the naughtiness with which she teased his desperate attempts at cooking her favorite dishes, the gentleness when her lips touched his, the softness of her hair as it fell on his face, the flowery smell of her perfume when he nuzzled her neck, the mole near her quivering lips that he kissed every opportunity he got.

Why Mumbai Indians Replaced Rohit

Why Mumbai Indians Replaced Rohit

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

With MI no longer the dominant force it used to be in the last couple of IPLs and Rohit also not among the runs, plans were hatched after IPL 2023 to bring about some major changes.

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

With over 3,000 species of plants, 26 interconnected lakes and the 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree -- the largest in the world -- the Indian Botanic Garden is a veritable treasure, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

No CRR cuts likely in RBI policy review: Survey

No CRR cuts likely in RBI policy review: Survey

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Similarly, 51 per cent of 105 market participants polled by RBS said they do not expect a CRR cut in the quarterly policy announcement next Tuesday.

RBS puts India retail business on sale

RBS puts India retail business on sale

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) on Thursday said that it will sell its retail and commercial banking business along with a part of its global banking and markets (GBM) division in India as part of the global restructuring exercise aimed at focusing on core markets such as the United Kingdom, the United States and Ireland.

'We are not a corrupt people... we are hardworking'

'We are not a corrupt people... we are hardworking'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

What Meera Sanyal has learned from her unsuccessful 2009 Lok Sabha campaign. In her own words.

'Don't expect legislative reforms progressing till elections'

'Don't expect legislative reforms progressing till elections'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

For returning to trend growth of over eight per cent GDP growth and sustained low inflation of four per cent, removal of supply-side constraints and investor-friendly policy reforms are key, says Rajesh Cheruvu, Chief Investment Officer, India, RBS.

Please banks, take your money, says Vijay Mallya

Please banks, take your money, says Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Mallya said, the ED on the one side and the banks on the other are fighting over the same assets.

RBS reviewing contract with Tendulkar

RBS reviewing contract with Tendulkar

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Cash-strapped Royal Bank of Scotland is reviewing its branding agreement with cricketer Sachin Tendulkar a year into the deal.

RBI may hike interest rates by 1% this year

RBI may hike interest rates by 1% this year

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Foreign lender Royal Bank of Scotland on Thursday said RBI is likely to hike its policy rates by up to one percentage point this year even as the headline inflation is likely to fall to 6-7 per cent on the back of a good monsoon.

Stanchart, RBS talks collapse on valuation

Stanchart, RBS talks collapse on valuation

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Standard Chartered pulled out of the negotiations over valuation issues, according to sources. They say it was willing to pay up to $250 million, a figure that apparently fell far short of RBS' s expectations.

RBS to retain 8,000 employees in India

RBS to retain 8,000 employees in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

At present, the bank has around 10,000 employees in India, with 7,500 in Aces, its business process outsourcing unit and product development centre, while another 500 are in the non-retail banking units, who would be retained. This is part of its strategy to focus on key markets after the sale of its retail and SME banking business. The unit had contributed around 30 per cent of RBS's revenue from its India and Asia-Pacific operations.

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Legends Brian Lara and Muttiah Muralitharan plotted the course for Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara led the way for Rajasthan Royals.

Regulators fine global banks $3.4 bn in forex probe

Regulators fine global banks $3.4 bn in forex probe

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Royal Bank of Scotland and JP Morgan were also fined over attempts to rig currency benchmarks in a year-long probe that has put the largely unregulated $5 trillion-a-day market on a tighter leash, with dozens of dealers suspended or fired.

Shopping for insurance? Contact your bank

Shopping for insurance? Contact your bank

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Banks are increasingly offering a range of tailor-made financial products; however, there are some downsides.

Infrastructure? India needs $20 trillion in 20 years

Infrastructure? India needs $20 trillion in 20 years

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

The report, 'The roots of growth: Projecting EM infrastructure demand to 2030', produced jointly by Cambridge Judge Business School and the Royal Bank of Scotland, predicts that the emerging world will need to spend $20 trillion dollars on infrastructure over the next 20 years.

England's Curran most expensive player in IPL history

England's Curran most expensive player in IPL history

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

England players were in demand as batter Harry Brook earned a Rs 13.25 crore winning from Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Barclays to oversee sale of Liverpool FC - source

Barclays to oversee sale of Liverpool FC - source

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The US owners of Premier British League Football team Liverpool are looking to sell the club and have appointed Barclays Capital to find a buyer, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. American businessmen Tom Hicks and George Gillett are facing a demand to repay 100 million pounds ($153 million) of the club's 237 million pounds debt to its lenders, Royal Bank of Scotland and US bank Wachovia, in July.

I could be in England for years, Nirav Modi tells UK court

I could be in England for years, Nirav Modi tells UK court

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, told a UK court on Thursday that he could be in England for years as some ongoing proceedings prevent his extradition. The 52-year-old former billionaire appeared for a hearing at Barkingside Magistrates' Court in east London via video link from Thameside prison in relation legal costs, or fines, amounting to GBP 150,247.00, accrued over his failed extradition appeal proceedings in the London high court. Dressed in a pink prison-issue outfit and sporting a moustache, a plump and bald Nirav addressed the three-member magistrates' bench to reveal that he had complied with the previous court direction to pay in GBP 10,000 per month towards the fines.