Punjab National Bank has made a name for itself in recovery of bad loan dues. Usha Ananthasubramanian, managing director and chief executive officer of the government-owned lender, explains how it has achieved this reputation.
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.
'Today, according to the law, you can't even claim legal expenses when fighting a case as a non-executive director unless you are acquitted. Given how high legal expenses are, that alone is enough to scare anyone away.'
'You peel one layer, then another layer, then another, but in the end, you will see that there is no onion inside.' 'This package has been packaged well, but there is nothing much inside the package!'
'I have exited at least six WhatsApp groups because I am tired of your bhakts who impose their views on your behalf.' 'Why can't I have a healthy discussion about my nation's future without being called deshdrohi?' asks Divya Nair.
You have to really bungle to produce 5.7 per cent growth under the conditions this government is currently facing, says Mihir S Sharma.
'India missed the software products revolution (and now is in danger of missing the platform revolution), complacent that we are the software experts of the world based on IT services prowess,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.
Industries with the highest number of top-rated companies at risk were hospitality/travel, media and entertainment, retail, financial services and consumer goods/manufacturing
'It is very hard to get the police to file a report against someone from an upper caste.' 'Things are so bad that sometimes we have to sit on a dharna with the body of a Dalit victim to get the police to file a complaint.'
The conversion from ownership to taxi hiring services is gaining ground.
It is that time of the year when fresh business school graduates try their luck at placements.
Do not share your passwords or personal information with anyone.
From Singapore to Almora, Abhishant Pant has survived without cash, and he wants to continue in that state all his life.
India has achieved 100 per cent electrical connectivity, but 100 per cent electrification remains a long-drawn task, says Shreya Jai.
With Uber dipping into its generous war chest to subsidise its service, its pampered clientele should sit back and enjoy the ride.
Droom has seen aircraft such as the Falcon, Hawk and Cessna being rented.
Unbanked customers can expect easier access to banking.
Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.
Restricted by state government orders, the ownership of such land could not be formally registered, so the advances made continued to be reflected in the accounts as 'advances against land'.
The election in Bihar will never be the same, reports Aditi Phadnis
There were fewer Series-B deals this year versus last, but more money was raised
India's first true e-commerce marketplace is struggling for its survival and in it lies valuable lessons for pure play aggregators, say experts.
'People do not want a 'maha milavat' (highly adulterated) government of those who assembled in Kolkata.'
Discovery Channel will soon telecast an inspiring program on people who have overcome physical handicaps.
'The Opposition has no option but to make it an 'All versus One' fight to even think about winning.'
After selling out to Google, the 27-year-old has now turned into an angel investor.
The BJP assessment -- or at least that of some of its leaders -- is that the Congress in Gujarat has peaked too soon, having already fired all its weapons and has nothing new to say.
Online shopping is becoming an obsession, a distraction and a cause of distress for a rising number of Indians. Are you a Compulsive Online Purchaser?
Four days after a scuffle between intoxicated young men on Diwali night in Trilokpuri's Block 20 spiralled into a diffused communal riot that resulted in scores of injuries, dozens of arrests, and the incineration of at least one Muslim-owned shop, the violence appears to have abated but tension and suspicion persist.
Vikramank Singh looks back at the year gone by!
The preference for digital banking now cuts across all customer segments.
Private investment will respond only to sustainable reform.
It's not e-retailers alone. Bankers are also celebrating initiatives like 'Big Billion Day Sale' this festive season.
The public-private partnership model is a compulsion, says the minister.
"Everyone knows me because of that terrible tragedy. My memories of Mosul only bring me sadness. How can I be proud about my fame? I lost everything there," Harjit Masih told Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt over the phone.
Venture capitalists are leveraging their experience to build something new.
Insurance company will bear the cost of digitising. It will in turn benefit from lower expenses on servicing policies.
'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over.'
'The Kopardi rape/murder was the immediate cause of the unrest.' 'However, there is a feeling of isolation and anger that has been simmering within the Maratha community.' 'The protests gave Marathas a sense of belonging.' 'They felt they have a stake in the protests and the issues being raised.' 'As for the future, let us see what happens.' 'All I can say is it will not stop here.'
Once a beggar, Renuka Aradhya's company has a turnover of Rs 30 crore and employs 150 people.
