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SBI eyes broker financing

SBI eyes broker financing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

IMDs: Bonanza for SBI

IMDs: Bonanza for SBI

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

SBI, other lenders readying plan to turn around Jet Airways

SBI, other lenders readying plan to turn around Jet Airways

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Jet said a resolution plan that contemplates various options, including proportion of equity infusion by various stakeholders and the consequent change in the company's board, is being worked out.

No law broken in funding cluster bomb maker: SBI

No law broken in funding cluster bomb maker: SBI

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

SBI said it provided credit to Orbital ATK Inc as part of a syndicated deal with other banks.

Ayodhya's Ram temple gets FCRA nod, can receive forex donations

Ayodhya's Ram temple gets FCRA nod, can receive forex donations

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Union home ministry has granted approval to the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra to receive contributions from foreign sources for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, its general secretary Champat Rai said on Wednesday.

'Can I create Rs 10 crore corpus by 35?'

'Can I create Rs 10 crore corpus by 35?'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi answers readers' mutual fund queries

SBI takes Harvard lessons for staff appraisal

SBI takes Harvard lessons for staff appraisal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Apart from 40 modules of Harvard, SBI has internally developed 500 e-modules for employees.

SBI steeply hikes deposit rates for various tenors

SBI steeply hikes deposit rates for various tenors

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

While lending rates have been jacked up on an average of 5-10 bps by private sector lenders like HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Yes Bank since January, almost all the PSBs have been increasing their bulk deposit rates in the range of 15 bps to 125 bps.

Kingfisher a bad asset: SBI

Kingfisher a bad asset: SBI

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

SBI has an exposure of Rs 1,457.78 crore.

Why MFs have curtailed investments in equities

Why MFs have curtailed investments in equities

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Shrinking inflows and surging outflows on account of profit-booking has curtailed mutual fund (MF) investments in equities since April. The total investments made by equity MFs during the first three months of 2023-24 stands at just Rs 2,980 crore, compared with an average monthly investment of Rs 14,500 crore in 2022-23, reveals data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India. "We are seeing signs of moderation in non-systematic investment plan (SIP) contribution, which has impacted domestic fund inflows in recent months to some extent," says Kunal Vora, head-India equity research, BNP Paribas.

RBI Governor race: SBI chief keeps guesswork alive

RBI Governor race: SBI chief keeps guesswork alive

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

RBI's current Deputy Governor Urjit Patel got 3-year extension in January.

What's in store for mutual fund investors in 2024?

What's in store for mutual fund investors in 2024?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The mutual fund (MF) industry had an action-packed 2023 as it tackled the scrapping of tax benefits for debt fund investors and surging flows into equity funds.

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Is the SBI chairman leaving the bank in a stronger and better position than what it was? Abhijit Lele finds out.

Now, access your SBI account via twitter

Now, access your SBI account via twitter

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

After launching accounts on Facebook and Youtube, the country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) took one more step on the social media front by launching a twitter handle.

SBI shelves JV with Tata Motors Finance

SBI shelves JV with Tata Motors Finance

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

State Bank of India (SBI) has put on the backburner its plan to acquire a stake in Tata Motors Finance, following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) objection.

PIL against withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes dismissed

PIL against withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes dismissed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the RBI's decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad, which had reserved its order on the PIL on May 30, rejected the plea. Petitioner Rajneesh Bhaskar Gupta has contended that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has no power to withdraw Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation and only the Centre could have taken a decision in this regard.

BSE-listed firms' m-cap touches record high of Rs 346.47 lakh crore

BSE-listed firms' m-cap touches record high of Rs 346.47 lakh crore

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Equity investors became richer by Rs 2.4 lakh crore as key benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty scaled new peaks in morning trade on Tuesday, amid persistent foreign fund inflows. Analysts said foreign institutional investors have reversed their selling strategy and have been consistent buyers during the last seven days. This momentum is a reflection of institutional confidence in the Indian market, they said.

BSE, NSE close at record highs; Sensex breaches 69K

BSE, NSE close at record highs; Sensex breaches 69K

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports sustained their gaining momentum and traded higher by 4.40 per cent and 4.37 per cent, respectively. BPCL, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and SBI were the other major gainers. On the other hand, HCL Tech, Infosys and Bajaj Auto traded in the negative zone with a loss of up to 1.54 per cent.

SBI says customers can use debit cards without concern

SBI says customers can use debit cards without concern

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The bank's response came to a clarification sought by stock exchange on recent reports on debit cards blocking in the wake of suspected data breach

SBI to sell Essar Steel's NPAs worth over Rs 15K cr to recover dues

SBI to sell Essar Steel's NPAs worth over Rs 15K cr to recover dues

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The sale of the NPA account is to happen through e-auction on January 30, as per the bid invite.

Ahead of Karnataka polls, 26th tranche of electoral bonds to go on sale from Monday

Ahead of Karnataka polls, 26th tranche of electoral bonds to go on sale from Monday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections, the government on Friday approved the issuance of the 26th tranche of electoral bonds that will open for sale on April 3.

SBI launches savings accounts for children

SBI launches savings accounts for children

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

SBI introduced this products three months after the Reserve Bank issued guidelines allowing minors over 10 years to operate bank savings accounts independently and use facilities such as automated teller machines and cheque books.

Inequality gap in India to narrow post COVID: SBI report

Inequality gap in India to narrow post COVID: SBI report

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

At all India level, per capita income will decline by 5.4 per cent in FY21 to Rs 1.43 lakh, the report said.

GDP likely to grow more than 9.5% in FY22: SBI report

GDP likely to grow more than 9.5% in FY22: SBI report

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The country's gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow more than 9.5 per cent in fiscal 2021-22, an SBI research report-Ecowrap said. The economy grew at 8.4 per cent in the second quarter of the current fiscal, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Tuesday. The growth in the April-June quarter of this fiscal stood at 20.1 per cent. In October's monetary policy review, the Reserve Bank of India had retained its projection for real GDP growth at 9.5 per cent in 2021-22, consisting of 7.9 per cent in Q2; 6.8 per cent in Q3; and 6.1 per cent in Q4 of 2021-22.

SBI, 25 other major Indian banks figure in suspicious transactions list

SBI, 25 other major Indian banks figure in suspicious transactions list

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Banks say they themselves red-flagged the transactions to RBI. It must be noted that these transactions are not outright evidence of fraud or proof of nefarious activities.

How To Build A Good MF Portfolio

How To Build A Good MF Portfolio

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Do you have financial planning queries? Ask rediffGURU Abhishek Dev.

SBI, Macquarie plan infrastructure fund

SBI, Macquarie plan infrastructure fund

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

State Bank of India (SBI) and Macquarie Capital Group said on Wednesday they intended to raise a new $2 billion fund that would invest in direct infrastructure investment opportunities in India.A memorandum of understanding was signed by SBI and Macquarie to manage the proposed fund. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), as one of the fund's cornerstone investors, will also have a stake in the proposed fund management company.

RBI may not tinker with rates in August policy: SBI report

RBI may not tinker with rates in August policy: SBI report

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

With retail inflation witnessing significant uptick in May, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain status quo in its August monetary policy review, according to a report. According to the SBI's research report- Ecowrap, inflation may remain elevated in the coming months due to several global and domestic factors. "We expect a status-quo in August. We believe RBI would still try to find a marriage of convenience of regulatory and developmental measures and monetary policy in August policy," the research report said on Wednesday.

Jet pilots appeal to SBI for funds; ask PM to save 20,000 jobs

Jet pilots appeal to SBI for funds; ask PM to save 20,000 jobs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The airline is operating just 6-7 planes, with almost its entire fleet being grounded due to non-payment of rentals to lessors amid severe paucity of cash.

Blackstone sells entire 23.5% stake in Embassy REIT for Rs 7,100 crore

Blackstone sells entire 23.5% stake in Embassy REIT for Rs 7,100 crore

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Global investment firm Blackstone on Wednesday sold its entire 23.5 per cent stake in Embassy Office Parks REIT for around Rs 7,100 crore, according to sources. Embassy Office Parks REIT is India's first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sponsored by Blackstone and Bengaluru-based realty firm Embassy group. Blackstone sold its stake in the entity at around Rs 316 per share through open market transactions and at this price, the deal is valued at about Rs 7,100 crore, the sources said.

Second wave of NPAs? SBI, BoB, YES Bank could be hit

Second wave of NPAs? SBI, BoB, YES Bank could be hit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

YES Bank, Bank of Baroda, SBI, IndusInd Bank, and RBL Bank are amongst the banks, Jefferies says, are most prune to "high risk" emanating from ADAG, Cox & Kings, CG Power, DHFL and Essar Shipping.

Petrol price can come down to Rs 75 under GST: SBI economists

Petrol price can come down to Rs 75 under GST: SBI economists

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Petrol price can go down to Rs 75 a litre across the country if brought under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), but there is a lack of political will, which is keeping Indian oil product prices at one of the highest in the world, economists at SBI said on Thursday.

SBI withdraws teaser home loan scheme

SBI withdraws teaser home loan scheme

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Amid concerns expressed by the Reserve Bank of India, the country's largest lender State Bank of India on Wednesday announced withdrawal of special home loan schemes, or teaser rates, with effect from May 1.

Sensex slumps 483 points amid Israel conflict

Sensex slumps 483 points amid Israel conflict

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Mahindra & Mahindra was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, sliding 2.05 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, SBI, Asian Paints, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Titan. However, IT majors HCL Technologies and TCS defied the trend and gained 1.02 per cent and 0.47 per cent, respectively. FMCG firm Hindustan Unilever rose 0.32 per cent.

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

A large number of women from Malom in Imphal West district blocked the road to the airport in protest against the killing of the policemen in Moreh.

Mallya hits out at SBI chairman

Mallya hits out at SBI chairman

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Mallya took a dig at Chaudhuri by saying, while the SBI chairman had all guns blazing on loan recovery, all his guns were blazing on restart and rehabilitation of the airline.

UP police arrest techie among 4 linked to Aligarh ISIS module

UP police arrest techie among 4 linked to Aligarh ISIS module

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

According to the release of ATS, banned ISIS literature, mobile phones, and pen drives were seized from the accused.

Electoral bonds: BJP got Rs 5,272 cr, Cong Rs 952 cr in 5 years

Electoral bonds: BJP got Rs 5,272 cr, Cong Rs 952 cr in 5 years

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Between 2016-17 and 2021-22, the last year for which the data is available, seven national parties and 24 regional parties received a total donation of Rs 9,188.35 crore through electoral bonds.

PIL filed against exchange of Rs 2000 notes without ID, requisition slip

PIL filed against exchange of Rs 2000 notes without ID, requisition slip

Rediff.com22 May 2023

A public interest litigation was filed in the Delhi high court on Monday against permission to exchange Rs 2000 banknotes without obtaining any requisition slip and identity proof.

SBI cuts interest rates on fixed deposits up to 0.5%

SBI cuts interest rates on fixed deposits up to 0.5%

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The bank said that it has retained interest rate on savings bank deposit at 3 per cent for customers with balances above Rs 100,000. Customers with SB balance up to Rs 100,000 will continue to get the rate of interest at 3.50 per cent despite cut in the repo rate by the RBI earlier this month.