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RBI reworking demonetisation numbers

RBI reworking demonetisation numbers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

'RBI is taking all steps to complete the process expeditiously so as to release firm figures at an early date.'

Bankers welcome RBI decision on key policy rates

Bankers welcome RBI decision on key policy rates

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

In a surprise move, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday left the repo rate unchanged at 7.75 per cent, while the cash reserve ratio too is retained at 4 per cent.

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The CAA should be kept in abeyance, without making it a prestige issue.'
'Laying down a clear policy on the future of illegal migrants will dispel anxieties and help in implementing the CAA, NPR and also the NCR,' suggests former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable

Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Given that it is only a temporary breather for PSBs, the government now needs to look at the harder options.

These were the Best Dressed People of 2016

These were the Best Dressed People of 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Presenting this year's most stylish looks ever.

New RBI chief unlikely before August meeting: sources

New RBI chief unlikely before August meeting: sources

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Kaushik Basu, whose stint at the World Bank ends on July 31, was being looked at as a serious contender, the sources said

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Slow fashion for a fast world.

'You never know what notification will come on Friday'

'You never know what notification will come on Friday'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

'Nobody will wait now. Everyone will come to deposit their old notes. The confidence is shaken.'

What ideas informed Gandhi's inner life?

What ideas informed Gandhi's inner life?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'I assume Ramachandra Guha's neglect of this aspect of Gandhi grows out of the belief that Gandhi's life had no central text,' says Rudrangshu Mukherjee, professor of history, Ashoka University.

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Review: Naaigal Jaakirathai is a dog's show all the way

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Naaigal Jaakirathai is a decent entertainer that portrays the heartwarming bond shared by a police officer and his adorable dog.

Rajan allays concern on payments banks

Rajan allays concern on payments banks

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The central bank gave 11 entities licences to start payments banks.

Teaser loans back into focus again?

Teaser loans back into focus again?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

SBI asked RBI to allow lenders sell loans below the base rates.

The best books to read in 2016

The best books to read in 2016

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

From Aurangzeb to Sangh Parivar, the year 2016 offers plenty of hope in historical and modern literature.

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Employee integration and branch rationalisation are major challenges.

India Open: Saina, Sindhu, Sameer sail into second round

India Open: Saina, Sindhu, Sameer sail into second round

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Olympic medallists P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal made a resounding start to their women's singles campaign but it was Sameer Verma who hogged the limelight with a stunning straight-game win over Korean Son Wan Ho in men's event in the opening round of the India Super Series in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Rajya Sabha clears long-pending Insurance Bill

Rajya Sabha clears long-pending Insurance Bill

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Foreign investment cap in insurance sector raised to 49 per cent.

Jaitley on why SBI merger is good for Indian economy

Jaitley on why SBI merger is good for Indian economy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

'Consolidation was part of the Indradhanush package.'

'Can hungry people go on a hunger strike?'

'Can hungry people go on a hunger strike?'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

'So you have a middle class, and an elite that have seceded into outer space and they look down and say, "What's our bauxite doing in their mountains?" and "What's our water doing in their rivers?" There's a sense of entitlement there.' Arundhati Roy captures minds with her thoughts on capitalism, Indian politics, war, and more in New York.

Sensex ends 377 points higher; RBI policy eyed

Sensex ends 377 points higher; RBI policy eyed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Financials emerged as the top gainers while auto shares rallied on robust September sales

Loans from SBI, ICICI Bank to be cheaper

Loans from SBI, ICICI Bank to be cheaper

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

With the 50 bps rate cut now more banks are expected to reduce their base rate.

RBI may cut interest rate by up to 0.5% to propel growth

RBI may cut interest rate by up to 0.5% to propel growth

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Bankers said high interest rate could make Indian economy sluggish given that inflation is around 5%

SBI pins hopes on economic recovery to cut NPAs

SBI pins hopes on economic recovery to cut NPAs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

SBI raised Rs 8,032 crore (Rs 80.32 billion selling 5.13 crore shares through a QIP in January.

Proud of being jailed for sedition: Umar Khalid after release

Proud of being jailed for sedition: Umar Khalid after release

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Umar claimed that he was being labelled a terrorist because of Islam, which, he said, he did not practise.

No room for cut in lending rates in near-term: Bankers

No room for cut in lending rates in near-term: Bankers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

SBI Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya said any rate cut by the bank would depend on a lot many factors.

China Super Series: Saina eyes season's 1st title, top-5 return

China Super Series: Saina eyes season's 1st title, top-5 return

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Star shuttler and Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal of India will begin the hunt for her first title of the season and also eye a return to the top-5 when the China Open Super Series Premier starts with the qualifiers in Shanghai from Tuesday.

UPI: What the govt wants you to believe vs what you should know

UPI: What the govt wants you to believe vs what you should know

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The NITI Aayog may want us to believe this is one of the easiest payment systems in the world, but Tinesh Bhasin decodes the many unanswered queries and concerns involving the United Payments Interface.

Urjit's 'no' foxes markets, divides bankers

Urjit's 'no' foxes markets, divides bankers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

RBI said the outlook for economic growth for 2016-17 has turned uncertain after the unexpected loss of momentum by 50 basis points in Q2 and the effects of the withdrawal of banned notes

SBI launches Rs 7,350 cr stressed fund with US firm Brookfield

SBI launches Rs 7,350 cr stressed fund with US firm Brookfield

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

SBI has been reeling under a mountain of bad loans for the past few years as the key sectors in the economy are faltering.

RSS sees 'Red' in campuses; justifies IIT-Madras ban

RSS sees 'Red' in campuses; justifies IIT-Madras ban

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh mouthpiece 'Organiser' has justified the action taken against a Dalit students body by IIT, Madras, and claimed educational campuses are "afflicted with red ideology."

IBL: Sindhu, Srikanth help Awadhe crush Delhi

IBL: Sindhu, Srikanth help Awadhe crush Delhi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Rising shuttlers PV Sindhu and K Srikanth lead the way for Awadhe Warriors as they crushed Krrish Delhi Smashers 4-1 in the inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL) in Pune.

India back on growth path but where are loan queries, ask bankers

India back on growth path but where are loan queries, ask bankers

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Despite Indian economy recovering, there is very little room for loan growth, say bankers.

Home, auto loans will be cheaper

Home, auto loans will be cheaper

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Within hours of rate cut announced by RBI, United Bank has reduced the benchmark lending rate by 0.25 per cent, while other banks including market leader SBI have indicated that they would follow suit.

Hungarian author edges out India's Amitav Ghosh to bag Man Booker prize

Hungarian author edges out India's Amitav Ghosh to bag Man Booker prize

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai won the prize worth worth 60,000 (Rs 59 lakh).

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

Banks have all powers to deal with wilful defaulters: Jaitley

Banks have all powers to deal with wilful defaulters: Jaitley

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The gross non-performing assets of public sector banks rose to 6.03% at the end of June.

After trimming rates, banks wary of more radical cuts

After trimming rates, banks wary of more radical cuts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Lenders fret over stubbornly weak credit growth and still high funding costs.

India Inc pitches for rate cut; RBI may not oblige

India Inc pitches for rate cut; RBI may not oblige

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

India Inc has pitched for rate cut to boost economic activities.

RBI likely to hold rates tomorrow

RBI likely to hold rates tomorrow

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Most say a rate cut could come in RBI's June policy.

Firming food prices may prompt RBI to maintain status quo

Firming food prices may prompt RBI to maintain status quo

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to lower the interest rates.

SBI defends loan to Adani, says money disbursal after scrutiny

SBI defends loan to Adani, says money disbursal after scrutiny

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The development of the coal mine located at Queensland in Australia and required infrastructure including railways would cost $7.6 billion.