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Tatas reject 10 mn pounds UK loan

Tatas reject 10 mn pounds UK loan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The money was supposed to be used to develop an electric version of one of its existing models.

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I don't think we have ever seen such alignment of everything that we need in the banking sector.'

Space tech to help ICICI Bank assess agri loans

Space tech to help ICICI Bank assess agri loans

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The bank is using readily available satellite images from ISRO and NASA for the purpose, and plans to scale up to 63,000 villages in the next three months.

Third of banks' MFI loans go into restructuring

Third of banks' MFI loans go into restructuring

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Microfinance companies have been facing a crisis after a crackdown by the Andhra Pradesh government last year in response to allegations they were charging high rates and using coercive recovery practices.

BJP's poll manifesto: Loan to farmers, unemployed youth

BJP's poll manifesto: Loan to farmers, unemployed youth

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday promised loans to farmers and unemployed youth, creation of 15 lakh jobs and quota for Gujjar and other backward communities if voted to power in Rajasthan in next month's assembly election.

DHFL auditors raise red flags over financial numbers, loans

DHFL auditors raise red flags over financial numbers, loans

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The auditors also said that the company is in the process of monetising its assets and has submitted a draft resolution plan to the consortium of bankers for restructuring its borrowings and also there have been discussions for stake sale by the promoters to a strategic partner with further equity infusion.

Golden tips to get the best home loan deal

Golden tips to get the best home loan deal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

You can always prepay the loan and/or switch to another financier

Home loan at 4 per cent! Should you go in for it?

Home loan at 4 per cent! Should you go in for it?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Sanjay Kumar Singh speaks to experts to find out if Tata Housings new loan offer should interest you.

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

RBI had on February 12, 2018 issued a circular saying that lenders have to provide for resolution plan within 180 days in case of large account of Rs 2,000 crore and above.

Truth behind SRK's business ventures

Truth behind SRK's business ventures

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

To unravel Khan's overseas business, one has to rewind to 10 years ago when Londoner Richard James Moore floated a real estate company called Winford Estates in Surrey.

EMIs Shouldn't Exceed 40% Of Income

EMIs Shouldn't Exceed 40% Of Income

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Make sure buying a house won't lead to compromises on other crucial financial goals.

6 reasons your loan got rejected despite a 750+ credit score

6 reasons your loan got rejected despite a 750+ credit score

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Credit score may not matter much if banks find any of these 6 attributes in your credit history.

Indian banks seek refuge in home loans, crowd onto HDFC's mortgage turf

Indian banks seek refuge in home loans, crowd onto HDFC's mortgage turf

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

The biggest private sector lender, are swarming the market with discounts and special offers

Uproar in LS as Rahul raises issue of bad loans; Cong stages walkout

Uproar in LS as Rahul raises issue of bad loans; Cong stages walkout

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The protests came after Speaker Om Birla announced the end of Question Hour at noon as the designated time for it is 11 am to noon. While asking the first supplementary, Gandhi said he wanted to know the list of 50 top wilful defaulters, including funds given and the amount written off by banks but did not get a proper answer in the written reply.

India's outward FDI down 33.3% in August on grim global prospects

India's outward FDI down 33.3% in August on grim global prospects

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Reflecting subdued global economic growth, India's outward foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 33.3 per cent sequentially to $1.21 billion in August, compared to over $1.82 billion in July.

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

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.'

Banks' valuation discount to Sensex hits 10-year high

Banks' valuation discount to Sensex hits 10-year high

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Banks, the biggest component of the Indian equity market, are now trading at a big discount to the benchmark indicesThe BSE Bankex index, which tracks the share price of the 10 top listed banks, is trading at a trailing price to earnings (P/E) multiple of 15.3X, nearly a 40 per cent discount to the BSE Sensex current P/E of 24.37X. This is the biggest valuation gap between the two indices in at least 10 years. Similarly, the BSE Bankex price to book ratio (P/B) of 2.22X is 40 per cent lower than the current Sensex P/B ratio of 3.61X.

What to expect from merged HDFC Bank's Q1 report

What to expect from merged HDFC Bank's Q1 report

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

This will be the lender's first result after its merger with HDFC Ltd, effective from July 1, and will keep analysts glued to the management's earnings growth guidance for the merged financial behemoth.

Startup story set for better script in 2024 after a bleak '23

Startup story set for better script in 2024 after a bleak '23

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Funding winter and corporate governance woes separated the men from the boys in the country's startup space in 2023 that saw funds into the segment tapering to just around $8 billion. All said, investors are hopeful of strong growth of the maturing startup ecosystem in the new year. Edtech and health tech segments that grew exponentially during the pandemic plunged into an abyss of financial uncertainties, with several firms shuttering their business, and valuation of prominent players like BYJU'S and PharmEasy plummeting 85-90 per cent.

'No need to raise capital for Citi deal'

'No need to raise capital for Citi deal'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'Citibank customers will migrate to the Axis Bank platform over 18 months.'

CBI books Maharashtra MLA Ratnakar Gutte, family for Rs 409-cr bank fraud

CBI books Maharashtra MLA Ratnakar Gutte, family for Rs 409-cr bank fraud

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

According to the Central Bureau of Investigation, Gutte is one of the directors of Gangakhed Sugar and Energy Limited.

Rajan asked to explain 'real causes' of bad-loan menace

Rajan asked to explain 'real causes' of bad-loan menace

Rediff.com1 May 2016

The Governor had submitted his report to the Public Accounts Committee and put the blame on 'overall economic downturn'

Now gold loans from Gitanjali Gems

Now gold loans from Gitanjali Gems

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Gitanjali Gems is foraying into the business of providing gold loans and safe deposits vaults. The company has also acquired Trinity Watch Co and Renaissance Retail Ventures for undisclosed sums. It has also formed a subsidiary, Mohar Jewels. It will soon launch the fashion retail format through its retail subsidiary Gitanjali Lifestyle. The company has tied-up with three fashion designers to introduce fashion apparels and private labels and will also open exclusive stores.

HDFC Bank set to disburse auto loans in 30 minutes

HDFC Bank set to disburse auto loans in 30 minutes

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

In two months, the lender has disbursed about 25,000 car loans

Mallya bank loan fraud: ED registers fresh case

Mallya bank loan fraud: ED registers fresh case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

By registering the fresh case, ED wants to strengthen its probe against the beleagured liquor baron and expedite a slew of actions it has initiated against him

SC to hear plea seeking probe into Hindenburg report

SC to hear plea seeking probe into Hindenburg report

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Friday a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to constitute a committee monitored by a retired apex court judge to inquire and investigate into the Hindenburg Research report which has made a slew of allegations against the business conglomerate led by industrialist Gautam Adani.

Syndicate fallout: PSBs' small loans may be hit

Syndicate fallout: PSBs' small loans may be hit

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Bankers said fear of loan losses impairing their careers could make officers wary of sanctioning new loan proposals on their own.

Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans founder in Yahoo bid

Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans founder in Yahoo bid

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Buffett had said in a CNBC interviewthat Yahoo's business had deteriorated significantly and that "something has to change there."

StanChart to offer mini loans

StanChart to offer mini loans

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Axis Bank in competition for best bank

Axis Bank in competition for best bank

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Axis Bank has strengthened its positioning -- on both the assets and liability side -- and it may be set to deliver sustained improvement in performance. The valuation gap between Axis Bank (which trades at 1.4x core book value (or BV) and peers like ICICI Bank (valued at 2x BV) is expected to narrow.

Govt banks to need capital up to Rs 2.1 trn over next 2 yrs: Moody's

Govt banks to need capital up to Rs 2.1 trn over next 2 yrs: Moody's

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

PSBs dominate India's banking system, meaning any failure could jeopardise financial stability, as such, we expect government support will remain forthcoming, said Moody's.

Got a home loan? Read this

Got a home loan? Read this

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'We have already sanctioned loans worth over Rs 3,000 crore to around 120,000 customers.'

Axis Bank offers lifetime fixed interest home loan at 11.75%

Axis Bank offers lifetime fixed interest home loan at 11.75%

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

At the moment, the base rate of the bank stands at 10 per cent.

Adani Ports to prepay Rs 5,000-crore debt

Adani Ports to prepay Rs 5,000-crore debt

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

A day after the promoters of Adani Group prepaid $1.1 billion loans, one of the group's listed entities - Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) - announced that it would prepay loans of up to Rs 5,000 crore by next month-end so as to improve its financial metrics. The company is targeting an earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of around Rs 15,000 crore this financial year. This was revealed by Karan Adani, chief executive officer (CEO) and whole-time director of APSEZ, while announcing the September-December 2022 results.

HDIL says enough assets to cover loans from PMC Bank

HDIL says enough assets to cover loans from PMC Bank

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Crisis-hit HDIL on Tuesday said that loans taken from banks including Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank were in normal course of business after providing adequate security cover and that it is ready to discuss with the bank to protect the interest of depositors.

RBI tightens rules for 'shadow banks' as business grows

RBI tightens rules for 'shadow banks' as business grows

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the minimum capital requirement for so-called shadow banks and tightened rules on deposits and bad loans to avoid any potential risk to the economy from these rapidly growing finance firms by regulating them like traditional banks.

India's outward FDI rises to $1.85 bn in July 2023

India's outward FDI rises to $1.85 bn in July 2023

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Interrupting a two-month streak of decline, outward foreign direct investment (FDI) rose sequentially to $1.85 billion in July over $1.07 billion in June, an increase of 73 per cent. However, it was lower than the $2.18 billion in July last year, according to the Reserve Bank of India data. Outbound FDI, expressed as financial commitment, has three components - equity, loans, and guarantees.

As bad loans mount, India gets tough on 'wilful' default

As bad loans mount, India gets tough on 'wilful' default

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Two of the highest-profile recent cases of alleged wilful default involve Winsome Diamonds and Jewellery and Deccan Chronicle Holdings