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Why IPOs can't bank on the rich

Why IPOs can't bank on the rich

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Reserve requirements, mandatory investment in G-secs under Companies Act may slow lending for HNI investment in IPOs.

A few surprises in your home loan agreement

A few surprises in your home loan agreement

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Collateralisation of other loans and prior approval for additional leverage are things to watch out for

What govt can do with Rs 176,000 cr transfer from RBI

What govt can do with Rs 176,000 cr transfer from RBI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The windfall from RBI may be used to trim borrowing, help fund Rs 3.3 lakh crore capex plan, capitalise banks and provide fiscal stimulus to some stressed sectors, experts and economists said.

Company Watch: Emami, Shriram Transport, Lupin

Company Watch: Emami, Shriram Transport, Lupin

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.

Banks choke flow of funds to MFIs

Banks choke flow of funds to MFIs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The ensuing liquidity crisis has prompted many MFIs to seek a moratorium on loan repayment to banks.MFIs raise 75-80 per cent of their funds via bank borrowings, 15 per cent from equity and another 10 per cent from other sources like cash securities.

SEBI eases reporting requirement for FIIs

SEBI eases reporting requirement for FIIs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Market regulator SEBI on Tuesday relaxed the reporting requirement on lending of securities by FIIs for the purpose of short selling.

RBI to come out with stringent norms for infra loans

RBI to come out with stringent norms for infra loans

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Leeway on CRR and SLR was a long-standing demand from banks, which the RBI did not agree to till recently.

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The huge amount of investments being made by telcos in India for telecom gear, there is no way this demand could be met only by Europeans.' 'The Chinese are quick in installation and offer great value for money.'

Why loans rates are still high despite RBI's rate cut

Why loans rates are still high despite RBI's rate cut

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

For banks to cut loan rates, the cost of deposits needs to come down, and there is no sign of that happening.

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

15 killed in landslide; over 50 missing as rains pound Kerala

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours when a huge mound of earth fell on the 'row houses' and two children and five women were among the deceased, most of whom were plantation workers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Highlights of RBI's third quarter review of monetary policy.

Invest through MF route in mid-caps

Invest through MF route in mid-caps

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The worst may perhaps be over for these stocks, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Jaitley targets CBI over Kochhar probe

Jaitley targets CBI over Kochhar probe

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

One of the reasons why conviction rates in India are poor is that "adventurism and megalomania overtakes our investigators and professionalism takes a back seat," Jaitley said on Twitter.

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

An agenda for Dr Urjit Patel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Unless Dr Urjit Patel starts clearing the balance sheets of banks, the investment cycle will not start. Unless the clog in the drain is cleared, further lending cannot happen. If further lending doesn't happen, the investment cycle also will not happen, writes M R Venkatesh.

Any lenience to Headley a matter of concern: India

Any lenience to Headley a matter of concern: India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Concerned over reports that Mumbai terror suspect David Headley may enter into a plea bargain with prosecutors in Chicago, Indian security establishment feels that it would lend credence to suspicions that he may have been working for the Americans.

Work from home tips: 'Do not work sitting on your bed'

Work from home tips: 'Do not work sitting on your bed'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

You need to revamp both your work practices and technology tools to maintain your efficiency and effectiveness

Banking shares tank after RBI hikes repo rate

Banking shares tank after RBI hikes repo rate

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Banking shares are down up to 11% after the Reserve Bank of India has increased the policy repo rate by 25 basis points from 7.25% to 7.5% with immediate effect.

Jet's woes may fly away in a week

Jet's woes may fly away in a week

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Jet and Etihad have already agreed upon a Rs 4,000-crore interim financing plan according to which Etihad will put in Rs 750 crore either on its own or from an offshore or onshore lender, and a matching amount will be provided by the Jet lenders.

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'The Vladivostok visit marks a subtle reversal of trend discernible in the revival of India-Russia relations pioneered by Modi during the past couple of years,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Corporate group-run banks: Are they USEFUL?

Corporate group-run banks: Are they USEFUL?

Rediff.com17 May 2013

On February 22, 2013, the Reserve Bank of India issued guidelines on 'Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector'.

2 Hizb militants killed in Doda

2 Hizb militants killed in Doda

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

India Inc rushes to global markets for low cost funds

India Inc rushes to global markets for low cost funds

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

India Inc is borrowing from global firms as interest rates sky rocket in India.

What Jaishankar, Doval can do for India

What Jaishankar, Doval can do for India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'Both Doval and Jaishankar are savvy enough to know what is good for them and won't want to meet the fate of Icarus in Greek mythology,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Subbarao admits, bankers were right on CRR rate

Subbarao admits, bankers were right on CRR rate

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Currently, the cash reserve ratio is pegged at a low of 4 per cent, while statutory liquidity ratio that includes securities such as government bonds, stands at 23 per cent, down from 25 per cent in 2010.

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Xiaomi now a lifestyle player, quietly launching a slew of non-smartphone products like Mi branded luggage, backpacks, apparel, U-shaped pillows, pens, home security cameras and air purifiers.

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'If there is any industry that is unfit for modern corporate form it is the diamond trade.' 'But no one was asking the right questions.' 'The music was playing and so the game was on,' says S Murlidharan, former MD, BNP Paribas.

Why swift action in the Vijay Mallya case is important

Why swift action in the Vijay Mallya case is important

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Several of his lenders have a lot to answer for.

Are you a good borrower?

Are you a good borrower?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Find out how banks and lending institutions decide if you are worth their money based on your CIBIL TransUnion Score and Credit Information Report.

Share transfer agents under Sebi scanner

Share transfer agents under Sebi scanner

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Share transfer agents have come under the Securities and Exchange Board of India's scanner after the market regulator received several complaints about their misconduct.

India condemns Pak's statements as 'irresponsible'

India condemns Pak's statements as 'irresponsible'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

MEA said Pakistan has been using terrorism as state policy against India and it must stop exporting terror.

2 reasons why India's market capitalisation is down $274 billion

2 reasons why India's market capitalisation is down $274 billion

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The weakness in the rupee and broader markets has led to evaporation in the market cap.

India to lead investment inflow in emerging Asian economies

India to lead investment inflow in emerging Asian economies

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

India is perceived to be a powerhouse for investment in coming times.

'2 to 3 years for economy to recover'

'2 to 3 years for economy to recover'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'It was like a doctor giving some simple pain killers to a patient in dire requirement of chemotherapy.' 'There was no sense of urgency or desperation in this particular Budget.'

Malnourishment: World Bank raps India

Malnourishment: World Bank raps India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

In a critical comment on India, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, the World Bank said that robust economic growth and food security alone would not remove the tag of being 'one of the most malnourished nations'.

Home, car loan rates may not rise

Home, car loan rates may not rise

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday increased a key statutory deposit ratio for banks to 25 per cent but the move is not expected to push interest rates up. RBI left other key policy rates and ratios unchanged. Due to this, it is unlikely that banks will banks hike their auto, home and education loan rates in the near term.

Short-selling is world bourses body's top concern

Short-selling is world bourses body's top concern

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Rules governing short-selling in various jurisdictions continue to generate controversy among regulators, lawmakers and market participants. While the US capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission has banned short-selling of financial shares after it was blamed for the collapse of Lehman Brothers, in India, the practice had come under the scanner as foreign institutional investors were lending stocks overseas to facilitate short-selling.

Jaitley nudges banks to pass on rate cut benefit to borrowers

Jaitley nudges banks to pass on rate cut benefit to borrowers

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Earlier, the RBI cut its policy interest rate to 6.75 per cent.

'Axis Bank became a true universal lender under Shikha Sharma'

'Axis Bank became a true universal lender under Shikha Sharma'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Sharma would be 60 in November 2018, and would have completed 10 years as Axis Bank's CEO the following year in June.

How India can address the Great Slowdown

How India can address the Great Slowdown

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'The current budgetary practice of shifting expenditures off-balance sheet in order to be seen to be meeting fiscal targets should be discontinued; additional fiscal stimulus would be imprudent; individual income tax rates should not be cut; GST rates should not be raised now,' advise Arvind Subramanian and Josh Felman.

Markets to remain volatile in Sept-Nov: BofA-ML

Markets to remain volatile in Sept-Nov: BofA-ML

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The US Fed will decide if it should raise interest rates from near-zero levels first time in a decade.