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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.

SBI says rupee still overvalued, no need to panic

SBI says rupee still overvalued, no need to panic

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

SBI managing director PK Gupta told reporters that the rupee has been faring better than many of its peers, including the Turkish, Argentinean, and Indonesian currencies.

New SC plea says Adani probe panel members have conflict of interest

New SC plea says Adani probe panel members have conflict of interest

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

An expert committee, set up by the Supreme Court to probe allegations against the Adani group following a bombshell report from a US short seller, has members with potential conflict of interest, a fresh petition filed in the apex court on Monday said.

SBI launches salary package for IAF

SBI launches salary package for IAF

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The State Bank of India on Friday launched a defence salary package for the Indian Air Force with an array of concessional services such as zero balance accounts, interest rate concessions on loans, preferential allotment of lockers and free mobile banking.

Sensex climbs 137 points; Infosys, L&T shine

Sensex climbs 137 points; Infosys, L&T shine

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

UltraTech Cement was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.43 per cent, followed by NTPC, Tata Motors, Infosys, Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, Maruti, Wipro and SBI were the major gainers. In contrast, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance and JSW Steel were the major laggards.

SBI to recruit 10,500 this fiscal

SBI to recruit 10,500 this fiscal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

According to the annual report of SBI, overall staff strength declined by 7,452 employees during the last fiscal.

SBI enters into wealth management space; opens branch for start-ups

SBI enters into wealth management space; opens branch for start-ups

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

'SBI Exclusif' and 'SBI InCube' were rolled out in Bengaluru.

SBI breaches RBI norms on RIL loans

SBI breaches RBI norms on RIL loans

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

State-run banking giant SBI has said it temporarily exceeded RBI-prescribed credit exposure limit for the fourth year in a row in 2011-12 with regard to loans given to Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL).

Correction lurking for Wall Street-driven markets, warns Christopher Wood

Correction lurking for Wall Street-driven markets, warns Christopher Wood

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Wall Street-correlated stock markets are facing the risk of correction, as Christopher Wood, the global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, conveys to investors in his latest edition of GREED & fear. Rising crude oil prices, which are nearing $100 a barrel (Brent), pose a threat to the global central bank's battle against inflation and have led to a re-evaluation of its exposure to Indian stocks. "The potential for more US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes, combined with the risk that monetary tightening finally bites as regards the economy, remains a risk for Wall Street-correlated world stock markets. "There is also the oil factor. This is why GREED & fear continues to believe the pain trade is down. "Areas in Asia, such as Indian midcaps, which have already done very well, are at obvious risk of some profit-taking," writes Wood.

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.

SBI Home names MD

SBI Home names MD

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

SBI Home Finance Ltd named G Padmanabhan managing director.

Govt pay accounts can leave SBI

Govt pay accounts can leave SBI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

Day after BJP's hat-trick, Sensex closes at all-time high

Day after BJP's hat-trick, Sensex closes at all-time high

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, ICICI Bank and SBI led the index with the maximum gains of 4.68 per cent and 3.99 per cent, respectively. Other major gainers were Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank. On the other hand, Wipro and Tata Motors defied the trend and traded in negative.

SBI classifies Kingfisher Airlines account as NPA

SBI classifies Kingfisher Airlines account as NPA

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

SBI Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri told reporters in New Delhi on Thursday the Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) account had turned into a non-performing asset (NPA). "The account became an NPA on December 31, 2011. They are in default," Chaudhuri said.

SBI to expand global operations

SBI to expand global operations

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

With a view to meet the growing needs of foreign customers, the State Bank of India has formulated an ambitious programme to expand its operations in many countries, including the United States and South Africa.

Pratip Chaudhuri: SBI's conscience keeper?

Pratip Chaudhuri: SBI's conscience keeper?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

The chairman of India's largest bank on why he would like to forget the first six months of his stint and the steps he has taken to revitalise the institution.

SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya most powerful Indian woman in biz

SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya most powerful Indian woman in biz

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Arundhati Bhattacharya, the chairperson of country's largest bank SBI, has been named as the most-powerful woman in business in India by Fortune magazine.

Now, apply for SBI loans online

Now, apply for SBI loans online

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The bank plans to launch a similar application on the mobile platform.

Who is India's BIGGEST wealth creator?

Who is India's BIGGEST wealth creator?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd was the biggest wealth creator during the five-year period from 2018 to 2023 while Adani Enterprises Ltd was the top all-round wealth creator, according to a study by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The study, based on stock market performance of companies, said for the fifth time in succession, Reliance emerged as the largest wealth creator, adding Rs 9,63,800 crore wealth over 2018-23. It was followed by Tata Consultancy Services (Rs 6,77,400 crore wealth addition), ICICI Bank (Rs 4,15,500 crore), Infosys (Rs 3,61,800 crore) and Bharti Airtel (Rs 2,80,800 crore).

Tata, SBI roll out credit card

Tata, SBI roll out credit card

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Dividend fund managers see light in power stocks

Dividend fund managers see light in power stocks

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The improving outlook for the power sector has caught the interest of dividend yield funds. In the first four months of the current financial year (2023-24, or FY24), five of the six largest dividend yield funds have shown a notable increase in their exposure to stocks within the power sector. Some have even introduced new stocks to their portfolios.

SBI joins ranks of dozen other headless PSUs

SBI joins ranks of dozen other headless PSUs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Delays in crucial PSU appointments a reflection of poor governance and political vested interests

In a first, SBI links pricing of loans, deposits to repo rate

In a first, SBI links pricing of loans, deposits to repo rate

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The move will to a large extent speed up the monetary transmission process--which is banks passing on the rate cuts that the Reserve Bank announces to their borrowers without much delays--something that has been missing all these while and something that the RBI has been unhappy with.

Banks report loan fraud worth Rs 5 trn; SBI's amount largest

Banks report loan fraud worth Rs 5 trn; SBI's amount largest

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Banks operating in India reported fraud of Rs 4.92 trillion as on March 31, 2021, which represents nearly 4.5 per cent of the total bank credit, showed Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, which was sought under the Right to Information (RTI) Act by Saurabh Pandhare. The data showed 90 banks and financial institutions reported a total of 45,613 cases of loan fraud till March 31, 2021. State Bank of India - the country's largest lender - reported the highest amount of loans as fraud - Rs 78,072 crore as on March 31, 2021.

SBI to roll out golden handshake, 30,190 employees qualify

SBI to roll out golden handshake, 30,190 employees qualify

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The draft scheme, seen by PTI, said it will provide an option and a respectable exit route to employees who have reached a level of saturation in their career, may not be at the peak of their performance, have some personal issue or want to pursue their professional or personal life outside the bank.

SBI to be booking agent for Nano

SBI to be booking agent for Nano

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

The country's largest lender SBI on Friday said it has been appointed as the sole booking agent for the world's least expensive car, Nano, from the stable of Tatas.

Wilful Defaulters Dues Rise To Rs 100 Crores Per Day

Wilful Defaulters Dues Rise To Rs 100 Crores Per Day

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Wilful defaulters owe SBI Rs 80,000 crore. 10 nationalised banks are owed another Rs 1.5 trillion.

SBI Life launches keyman policy

SBI Life launches keyman policy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

SBI Life Insurance on Monday launched keyman insurance policy to provide cover to key members of a company who are major contributors to growth and profits and whose absence may affect the business.

SBI may cut home loan rates further

SBI may cut home loan rates further

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

On the extent of cut in lending rates, the SBI chief said 'it is difficult to say at this point of time' but indicated that it would not be less than 25 basis points. SBI earlier reduced the benchmark PLR by 75 basis points to 12.25 per cent with effect from January 1. Bhatt is in the capital to attend a meeting of state-owned bankers called by external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee, who is also holding the finance portfolio.

SBI in 'Hall of Shame' of banks funding cluster bomb makers

SBI in 'Hall of Shame' of banks funding cluster bomb makers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The maximum number of banks are from the US (74), followed by China (29) and South Korea (26).

Rajya Sabha passes SBI Bill amid din

Rajya Sabha passes SBI Bill amid din

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

The transfer of powers to the Centre has been necessitated after the ownership of the SBI was transfered from the RBI to the government.

RBI rate hike a 'win-win' situation for markets, banks, says SBI report

RBI rate hike a 'win-win' situation for markets, banks, says SBI report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The SBI report ruled out a October rate hike

SBI rate review by month-end

SBI rate review by month-end

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Following in the footsteps of other public sector banks, Mumbai-based Bank of India (BoI) On Tuesday cut its benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) by 50 basis points to 12 per cent and there are indications that State Bank of India may lower rates by the end of the month.

Sensex rises 394 points, Nifty closes above 19,800

Sensex rises 394 points, Nifty closes above 19,800

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Among Sensex stocks, Wipro gained the most by 3.29 per cent. Ultratech Cement, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, Nestle, NTPC, M&M, HDFC Bank, ITC, Kotak Bank and Axis Bank were among the winners. On the other hand, HCL Tech fell the most by 1.24 per cent. SBI, TCS, Infosys, IndusInd Bank and Tata Steel also dropped.

Sensex jumps 567 points on gains in financials and auto

Sensex jumps 567 points on gains in financials and auto

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Infosys, M&M, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, SBI and Maruti were also among the gainers. On the other hand, IndusInd, TCS, Titan and Asian Paints declined.

SBI rules out cut in minimum lending rate

SBI rules out cut in minimum lending rate

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Claims to have the lowest base rate in the market.

SBI to auction Gopinath's assets to recover dues

SBI to auction Gopinath's assets to recover dues

Rediff.com5 May 2013

SBI, along with a few other banks, had given loans to Gopinath for Deccan Cargo, a venture he started in 2009, a few years after he sold Air Deccan to Kingfisher Airlines.

GDP to grow nearly 7% in FY24: Economists

GDP to grow nearly 7% in FY24: Economists

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The economy may grow by around 7 per cent this financial year as estimated by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), say economists with various organisations. The first advance estimates for 2023-24 will be released on Friday by the National Statistical Organisation (NSO), an exercise done for calculating ratios such as the fiscal deficit. The interim Budget will be presented on February 1.

US banking turmoil: ADRs of Domestic Banks Impacted

US banking turmoil: ADRs of Domestic Banks Impacted

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Analysts say domestic banks' dependence on local depositors insulates them from the crisis.