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Govt readies sweeping reforms for PSBs

Govt readies sweeping reforms for PSBs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The governance reforms, as an official put it, would bring in measures to track the performance of the executive-rank employees of the banks, intensively.

Citigroup may get an Indian CEO

Citigroup may get an Indian CEO

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Former US Treasury Secretary Robert E Rubin has been appointed as the chairman of the Citigroup after the resignation of its embattled CEO Charles Prince, prompted by major write-offs by the world's biggest bank following turmoil in subprime loan and credit markets. Vikram S. Pandit, an Indian, who took over Citigroup's investment banking operation in early October, just six months after joining the bank, is one contender for the top post.

Will the US Federal Reserve raise rates in Dec?

Will the US Federal Reserve raise rates in Dec?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The US economy has been growing comfortably for several quarters.

Easy ways to transfer money abroad

Easy ways to transfer money abroad

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Some private banks offer easier platform to transfer money abroad, like ICICI's Money2World.

India, US to work together to combat terror funding

India, US to work together to combat terror funding

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

To combat terror financing, India and the US committed to work together to check illicit money transfers.

Arundhati Bhattacharya becomes 1st woman to head SBI

Arundhati Bhattacharya becomes 1st woman to head SBI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The 57-year-old Bhattacharya, front-runner for the post on account of years of service left, was managing director and chief financial officer of the bank prior to her elevation.

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Rate cut should reiterate RBI's commitment in providing confidence to consumers and small business.'

Bond yields rally in May on rate cut hopes

Bond yields rally in May on rate cut hopes

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The bond market expects at least 25 basis points cut in the June 6 policy.

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'We appreciate his positive evaluation of the relationship and share his optimism about its future directions.' 'We look forward to welcoming him in India next week for detailed discussions on further strengthening of our partnership,' the MEA said on Friday.

Trump names new US Fed chief

Trump names new US Fed chief

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

President Donald Trump has tapped Jerome "Jay" Powell to lead the US central bank, bypassing Janet Yellen for a second term despite praising her excellent management of the world's largest economy over the past four years.

Falling rupee puts spotlight on govt in election year

Falling rupee puts spotlight on govt in election year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Brokerage firm CLSA says in its interactions with government officials, measures such as the dollar-deposit scheme were under consideration.

Sensex back to winning ways after 2 days of fall

Sensex back to winning ways after 2 days of fall

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The 30-share Sensex stayed in the green for the better part of the session and hit the day's high of 38,297.70 as buying pace gathered momentum towards the fag-end.

Fed taper: India to ensure financial stability

Fed taper: India to ensure financial stability

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The announcement of the Federal Reserve sent markets to a tizzy

AI creating jobs, not stealing them

AI creating jobs, not stealing them

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'More than 900 companies believe that the majority of their employees worry about AI's role in potential job losses.' 'It makes employees anxious about working with machines or AI applications and fuels resistance to change,' says a Capgemini report.

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pakistan in a letter to UN Security Council 1267 Committee has contended that Hafiz Saeed supports a family of four members, as a sole supporter, he is responsible for food, drink and clothes expenses for all family members.

Gold eyes best week in 4 years as market turmoil boosts haven appeal

Gold eyes best week in 4 years as market turmoil boosts haven appeal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Total holdings of the top eight gold ETFs have risen by 3.8 million ounces so far this year

US says Fed not involved in clearing India's Iran oil dues

US says Fed not involved in clearing India's Iran oil dues

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The comment was in response to a June 19 Reuters story citing sources with knowledge of the matter as saying that India planned to clear some oil payments to Iran through the United Arab Emirates central bank.

Fed rate hike to have an adverse impact on emerging economies?

Fed rate hike to have an adverse impact on emerging economies?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Economists warn of the impact that a Fed rate rise could have on emerging economies.

Saudi likely to admit Khashoggi died during interrogation

Saudi likely to admit Khashoggi died during interrogation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

President Donald Trump talked to the Saudi King, during which the latter flatly denied having any knowledge of the missing journalist.

India's 7.5% growth spurt in 2015 and 2016 to dwarf China's

India's 7.5% growth spurt in 2015 and 2016 to dwarf China's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Global growth, according to IMF, likely to be lower at 3.3%

Brexit: Experts see huge volatility on more 'exit' concerns

Brexit: Experts see huge volatility on more 'exit' concerns

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The British pound was down nearly 9 per cent in early morning trade.

Emerging markets should go for gold

Emerging markets should go for gold

Rediff.com10 May 2016

As it is a highly liquid asset, central banks can afford to look past its short-term volatility to longer-run average returns.

'India must have a contingency plan if US defaults on debt'

'India must have a contingency plan if US defaults on debt'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

India must have a "contingency plan" in place to ring-fence the country's economy if the political showdown in the US leads to a default on its international monetary obligations, industry body Assocham said.

US slaps sanctions on companies supporting Iran

US slaps sanctions on companies supporting Iran

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The US has slapped sanctions against a number of international companies and individuals for evading sanctions against Iran and for providing support for its contentious nuclear programme.

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The US market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission was doing what it could to stem the flow. It temporarily prohibited naked short-selling in the securities of major financial players including Freddie Mac and its sister firm Fannie Mae in July. But this didn't really help. It was only after global central banks pumped in unprecedented liquidity into global markets, that the storm was finally calmed.

India's $400-billion forex reserves comes at a cost

India's $400-billion forex reserves comes at a cost

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

What the reserves offer for now is improved import coverage of about 13 months, almost double the 2013 level of less than seven months. And, ammunition to arrest a rapid rupee slide, says Anup Roy.

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Vajpayee had always felt that India must act with conviction and panache. He decided that, irrespective of the attendant risks, he would undertake what many felt was a precarious course. A fascinating excerpt from N K Singh's Portraits Of Power: Half A Century Of Being At Ringside on Atalji's 96th birthday, December 25.

An open letter to the RBI governor

An open letter to the RBI governor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Central banking is a science, not an art, Tamal Bandyopadhyay tells RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

Why India's policymakers need to respond to US Fed

Why India's policymakers need to respond to US Fed

Rediff.com27 May 2016

India has not been able to compete with countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam.

This government is for the poor: Top quotes from Modi@Mathura speech

This government is for the poor: Top quotes from Modi@Mathura speech

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Highlights from PM Modi's Mathura speech to mark one year in power.

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Prez performs special puja at Pashupatinath temple

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

He also performed puja at Basuki Naag temple in the premises by pouring milk.

Battle lines in Indian politics have been drawn

Battle lines in Indian politics have been drawn

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Not all change is good, but this one is, applauds Shekhar Gupta.

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

In 1910 the who's who of Wall Street met in total secrecy in an American town to work towards the first draft of the bill that would finally give the United States a central bank.

10 reasons why the rupee will remain stable in 2016

10 reasons why the rupee will remain stable in 2016

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The rupee will largely remain stable but with a mild depreciating bias in the next one year

The 4 factors that will revive India's growth story

The 4 factors that will revive India's growth story

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

GST rate cut for real-estate, income transfer scheme, farm loan waivers execution and recapitalisation of PSU banks have the potential to boost India's growth in a few months, says Neelkanth Mishra.

China joins Greece, Puerto Rico on investors' watchlists

China joins Greece, Puerto Rico on investors' watchlists

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Shanghai's benchmark share index plunged below 4,000 points for the first time since April

Gold at highest in over two years on renewed Brexit concerns

Gold at highest in over two years on renewed Brexit concerns

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Gold is often favoured as a hedge against economic and financial uncertainty

After Brexit, David Cameron announces his resignation

After Brexit, David Cameron announces his resignation

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Announcing his resignation, the British PM said, "The British people have made a very clear decision to take a different path and as such I think the country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction."

Rupee dives to historic low of 61.80, rebounds as RBI steps in

Rupee dives to historic low of 61.80, rebounds as RBI steps in

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Fag-end dollar selling by exporters helped the rupee to recover lost ground and settle at the day's high of 60.77, a gain of 11 paise. The rupee earlier touched an intra-day low of 61.21 on July 8.

Cash crisis: Not the first time it's happened

Cash crisis: Not the first time it's happened

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

India has gone through this exercise twice, and here's what happened then.