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Meet the first CEO of all-women bank

Meet the first CEO of all-women bank

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Ananthasubramanian, 55, started her career in 1982 at Bank of Baroda as a specialist officer in the planning stream.

Govt kick-starts Rs 1.35-trn bank recapitalisation programme

Govt kick-starts Rs 1.35-trn bank recapitalisation programme

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The total quantum of non-performing assets in the Indian banking system increased to Rs 7.33 trillion as of June 2017, from Rs 2.75 trillion in March 2015.

Markets at day's low; PSU banks shine

Markets at day's low; PSU banks shine

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Markets at day's low; PSU banks shine.

L&T plans to cut debt by Rs 30,000 crore

L&T plans to cut debt by Rs 30,000 crore

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

To sell off L&T IDPL, Nabha Power; transfer Hyderabad Metro to an InvIT.

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'The Modi government has been taking credit for improvement in respect of the ease of doing business in India.' 'But when I look at the scams I cannot help feeling that it is too easy to do business with banks in India, if one is a Harshad Mehta, Vijay Mallya or Nirav Modi and their tribe,' says former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole.

Loans from these 7 banks to get cheaper

Loans from these 7 banks to get cheaper

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

SBI announced a 0.40 per cent cut in lending rate to 9.30 per cent, which is the most competitive in the market at present.

PM announces 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight

PM announces 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

In his second national broadcast in a week on the pandemic raging across much of the world with the number of infections rising in India, Modi made a fervent appeal to the countrymen not to cross the 'lakshman rekha' of their homes in the next three weeks.

'I'm going to take this chap Mr Jaitley nice and proper'

'I'm going to take this chap Mr Jaitley nice and proper'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

'...Take him in the sense that I will defeat him. This is just our military term... If there's anybody today who's anti this government, it is the youth of Punjab. All of them are being coerced, there are no jobs being created, all of them are taking to drugs because of frustration... There is no Narendra Modi factor, there is no national anti-incumbency. In Punjab there in only anti-Akali incumbency.' Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh, once the Maharaja of Patiala, pulls no punches when taking about his rivals, especially his BJP opponent from Amritsar Arun Jaitley and the Badals, in this no-holds-barred interview with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com

Pathankot operations continue for a third night

Pathankot operations continue for a third night

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Given the magnitude of the operation of the air base, the operation will continue to be concluded till we are able to fully render the base safe.

Jet lenders may move into cockpit, replace board

Jet lenders may move into cockpit, replace board

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

According to the revised plan, promoter Naresh Goyal, his wife Anita Goyal and the directors nominated by the promoter would be asked to step down from the board, and the lenders, as part of the resolution process, will infuse around Rs 1,200 crore into the airline as emergency funding.

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The duo were planning targeted killings in various north Indian states on the directions of Khalistan movement leaders sponsored by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, they said.

Plan Panel yet to take view on Rajan report on states: Montek

Plan Panel yet to take view on Rajan report on states: Montek

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

There were reports that some Commission officials were against the Rajan panel's suggestion to replace Gadgil- Mukherjee formula with Rajan Committee's Multi Dimensial Index for allocation funds to states.

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Against the backdrop of difficult administrative, political and economic problems, Imran's temperament and staying power will be the subject of intense expectation and public scrutiny,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Sensex ends 464 points higher led by PSU banks

Sensex ends 464 points higher led by PSU banks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Sensex catapults 1,241 points and Nifty vaults 382 points in two sessions in a row.

'Achche Din has become an albatross around Modi's neck'

'Achche Din has become an albatross around Modi's neck'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

'The middle class stood by the BJP, especially after demonetisation, and they expected something in return.' 'Some section of the BJP believes the middle class is condemned to vote for the BJP as they have no other choice.' 'They think they can treat them any way, still the middle class will run to vote for it.' 'That's what the Budget seems to convey.'

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Delhi has come to accept the Taliban takeover in Kabul as a reality and seems increasingly unsure of its dogmatic view of the Taliban as a mere proxy of the Pakistani military and security establishment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

A tale of 10 states & what they intend to do with their land laws

A tale of 10 states & what they intend to do with their land laws

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The NITI Aayog will now assimilate the views of states and then present a report to the PM.

Govt may delay capital infusion plan for PSU banks

Govt may delay capital infusion plan for PSU banks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The government may delay Rs 14,000 crore (Rs 140 billion) fund infusion in the public sector banks in view of volatile market conditions.

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The two were convicted on July 6 in the Avenfield properties case linked to the Sharif family's ownership of four luxury flats in London.

Post BJP ridicule, Central excise drops service tax notice for Modi rallies

Post BJP ridicule, Central excise drops service tax notice for Modi rallies

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

An embarrassed Central Excise Department on Tuesday hastily withdrew notices sent to four Bharatiya Janata Party offices demanding service tax on prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rallies after angry reaction from the main opposition party which questioned the government's motive.

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Viral Acharya is the eighth economist to quit since the Modi government took office.

RBI did not audit PNB during NiMo scam, says CVC

RBI did not audit PNB during NiMo scam, says CVC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'There are so many issues that the CVC is examining both with reference to the PNB and RBI,' K V Chowdary said.

Govt may dilute stake in public banks by year-end

Govt may dilute stake in public banks by year-end

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

State Bank of India is also expected to tap the markets this year

Govt says RBI did not consult it over important decisions

Govt says RBI did not consult it over important decisions

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'The PCA framework was revised and tightened in April 2017, but there was no discussion in any board meeting. The government does not know the rationale behind revising the framework and how the RBI arrived at it. Similarly, there was no discussion in the board meeting on the revised NPA framework,' said an official.

Rahul's 'suit-boot' jibe: Modi to turn pro-poor in Budget

Rahul's 'suit-boot' jibe: Modi to turn pro-poor in Budget

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The record of other prime ministers too shows how much can change when a prime minister is faced with the two-year challenge, says T N Ninan.

Allowing farmers to buy seeds with old notes will have limited impact

Allowing farmers to buy seeds with old notes will have limited impact

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Experts claim impact of breather limited as most hybrid vegetable seeds are sold by private companies.

India asks Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately

India asks Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rubbishing Pakistan's claim of a victory in the case, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Islamabad has its 'own compulsions to lie' to its people.

What happens when a BJP leader is made governor...

What happens when a BJP leader is made governor...

Rediff.com18 May 2018

If you thought Vajubhai Vala's invitation to BSY was a one-off, think again :))

Sensex gains 89 points at close; Nifty ends at 9,108

Sensex gains 89 points at close; Nifty ends at 9,108

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap ended 0.1% down, while the S&P BSE Smallcap index gained 0.3%.

The Man Who Changed India Forever

The Man Who Changed India Forever

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'Without doubt, Narasimha Rao confronted huge challenges. Yet, in the very brief period I saw him at the closest of quarters, I have to say that he was simply magnificent. A lifetime of circumspection gave way to courage.'

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa resigns

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa resigns

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Lavasa would soon be joining the Asian Development Bank as vice president

Farm laws repeal: Who Won, Who Lost

Farm laws repeal: Who Won, Who Lost

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Modi has certainly pulled back, and his political capital -- dependent as it is on an image that he knows best and never retreats -- may have taken a bit of a beating. But, equally, it is hard to say that the protesters have 'won', argues Mihir S Sharma.

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Govt reconstitutes body, says will not interfere in senior PSB appointments

Is Pakistani leopard changing its spots?

Is Pakistani leopard changing its spots?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

All Pakistani moves towards peace will be seen as tactical compromises, to be abandoned when the situation changes, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How Sajjan Jindal 'reshaped' banking code through tweets!

How Sajjan Jindal 'reshaped' banking code through tweets!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

If tweets can do so much, why do we need an independent regulator and multiple committees discuss and recommend policy?

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Former Indian team captain Bishan Singh Bedi and ex-cricketer Kirti Azad on Thursday batted in the Supreme Court for implementation of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee's recommendation on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Bank deposits may touch Rs 17 lakh crore by 30/12

Bank deposits may touch Rs 17 lakh crore by 30/12

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

'With 27 days to go, the total bank deposits has come tantalisingly close to the Rs 14 lakh crores of banned notes which was in the financial system on November 8.' 'Black money hoarders may have actually laundered their black money into white,' argues Rajeev Sharma.

House remains paralysed for 9th day, LS passes 2 bills

House remains paralysed for 9th day, LS passes 2 bills

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill and The Specific Relief (Amendment) Bill passed amid din.

Modi's note ban was inspired by Pakistan: Opposition

Modi's note ban was inspired by Pakistan: Opposition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Demonetisation hit informal sector hard and caused job losses which was not addressed by the budget, Moily said.