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Did the RBI intervene to arrest rupee fall?

Did the RBI intervene to arrest rupee fall?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Traders suspect The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bought bonds and actively intervened in the rupee to support sentiment.

'Mallya is a phenomenal character'

'Mallya is a phenomenal character'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'The three tycoons I deal with in the first chapter -- Ambani, Mallya and Adani -- in their own way represent the change that has come over India.' 'Of the three of them, Mallya is the most fun. He was terrific.' 'And I don't say that because I tell the story in the book of his golden toilet.'

PMC scam fallout: Bank deposit insurance cover to be hiked

PMC scam fallout: Bank deposit insurance cover to be hiked

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

At present, bank depositors get an insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh on their amount by the Deposit Insurance and credit Guarantee Corporation.

RBI finds falling inflation a hard sell for consumers

RBI finds falling inflation a hard sell for consumers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The RBI expects inflation in 2015 to hover around 6 per cent -- its target for January 2016 -- and sees risks to the target evenly balanced.

Indian factory activity expands at slower clip in August

Indian factory activity expands at slower clip in August

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The HSBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by Markit, fell to 52.4 in August from 53.0 in July but chalked up its tenth month above the 50 mark that divides growth from contraction.

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

RBI conducts interviews for first lateral hire for CGM post; deputy governors to head four distinct verticals.

RBI instructs banks to restructure farm loans

RBI instructs banks to restructure farm loans

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The RBI said that the impact of unseasonal rains is still unfolding.

Crony capitalism hampers economic growth: Rajan

Crony capitalism hampers economic growth: Rajan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The solution to this problem lies only in making the system more efficient, he said.

Jaitley nudges RBI to cut rate to boost growth

Jaitley nudges RBI to cut rate to boost growth

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Nudging the RBI to cut interest rates to boost growth, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said he had already made his mind clear and hoped the central bank will take decision after taking into account various factors.

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Pawar asked Modi why he was daring Opposition leaders to bring back Article 370 of the Constitution after it was nullified by Parliament in August.

No disconnect between RBI and government: Jaitley

No disconnect between RBI and government: Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said there is no 'disconnect' between the two.

Rajan has done well but his task is incomplete

Rajan has done well but his task is incomplete

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

RBI data show one-fifth of all the infrastructure loans are stressed and the share of such loans in overall stressed assets is nearly a third.

Common sense says interest rates should come down: Jaitley

Common sense says interest rates should come down: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Jaitley said if interest rates were lowered, the economy could grow faster than 7-7.5 per cent.

All policy planners want low interest rate, says Jaitley

All policy planners want low interest rate, says Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

All policy planners want low interest rate, says Jaitley

Rajan asks banks to improve cyber security systems

Rajan asks banks to improve cyber security systems

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Rajan said the RBI is working on upgrading the capabilities of its inspectors to undertake bank system audits as well as to detect vulnerabilities in them

Proper food management to help ease price rise: Rajan

Proper food management to help ease price rise: Rajan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

"The issue in Iraq is still an area of uncertainty.

HDFC Bank cuts lending rate to 9.35%, lowest in industry

HDFC Bank cuts lending rate to 9.35%, lowest in industry

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

HDFC Bank slashes base rate by 0.35 per cent to 9.35 per cent, effective Tuesday.

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank of India's ongoing inspection of the book of accounts of Syndicate Bank is unconnected with last week's arrest of S K Jain, its chairman and managing director.

RBI may keep interest rates unchanged on August 9

RBI may keep interest rates unchanged on August 9

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

In policy review meet in June, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan kept interest rates intact.

'RBI rate cut hinges on yuan devaluation, US Fed action'

'RBI rate cut hinges on yuan devaluation, US Fed action'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

The chances of a rate cut in September have risen.

RBI cuts rates, home, car loans to become cheaper

RBI cuts rates, home, car loans to become cheaper

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

A Reuters poll showed only one out of 51 economists had expected a 50 basis points rate cut.

Paytm founder among Time's most influential people

Paytm founder among Time's most influential people

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

As Indians scrambled to exchange the banned notes for new currency, Paytm, Sharma's digital payments startup, went on a promotional spree, inviting Indians to start using Paytm's digital wallet to pay for everyday goods and services.

Why Rajan may cut interest rate tomorrow

Why Rajan may cut interest rate tomorrow

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

RBI Governor has been under pressure from Finance Ministry.

RBI to cut rates by 25 bps on Aug 9 if rains damp pulse price

RBI to cut rates by 25 bps on Aug 9 if rains damp pulse price

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The hardening of the Wholesale Price Index follows an uptick in retail inflation.

Services sector growth cools for 3rd straight month in June

Services sector growth cools for 3rd straight month in June

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

A reading above 50 represents expansion while one below means contraction.

Foreign investors are changing stance in India

Foreign investors are changing stance in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

These sectors have underperformed the wider market over the past year and are seen having far more upside potential if the economy picks up thanks to Modi's reformist agenda.

Bank reforms can't be shots in the dark: Rajan

Bank reforms can't be shots in the dark: Rajan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The central bank dashed hopes of any steep interest rate reduction.

Will Rakesh Mohan be the new RBI Governor?

Will Rakesh Mohan be the new RBI Governor?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The appointment will be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in consultation with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Rexit will not have any impact on Reserve Bank: SBI Research

Rexit will not have any impact on Reserve Bank: SBI Research

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The report also described the RBI as an "extremely visionary, pragmatic and fairly independent" organisation throughout its history

Brexit can be quite damaging if it happens: Rajan

Brexit can be quite damaging if it happens: Rajan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Rajan said there will be some volatility, but once the initial bout or wave abates, people will look for good fundamentals

PSU banks need higher capitalisation for dealing with NPAs

PSU banks need higher capitalisation for dealing with NPAs

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Arun Jaitley had promised to provide more than the budgeted amount.

Mallya seen at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

Mallya seen at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The High Commissioner upon seeing Mallya walk in actually at the mid of the event, got up and left

Term deposits in HDFC, ICICI bank to now fetch you lower returns

Term deposits in HDFC, ICICI bank to now fetch you lower returns

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank have effected a cut of up to 0.50 per cent in term deposit rates following tepid credit growth and ease in money market rates.

Rupee ends 10 paise up at 63.51

Rupee ends 10 paise up at 63.51

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Increased demand for the dollar weighed on the local currency.

Why the rupee needs to remain strong

Why the rupee needs to remain strong

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

A strong currency helps in fighting some of the import-led inflation.

FM holds meeting with key officials on Re slide

FM holds meeting with key officials on Re slide

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The high-level meeting comes against the backdrop of the rupee touching a record low of 58.98 to a dollar on Tuesday.

RBI retains retail inflation target at 5% with upward bias

RBI retains retail inflation target at 5% with upward bias

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

In April, RBI had projected retail inflation to be around 5 per cent.

Wonder whether Modi government 'deserves' Rajan: Congress

Wonder whether Modi government 'deserves' Rajan: Congress

Rediff.com28 May 2016

P Chidambaram on Saturday wondered whether the Modi government "deserves" Raghuram Rajan

RBI lowers growth forecast to 7.6%

RBI lowers growth forecast to 7.6%

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Central Statistics Office has come out with GVA to measure growth.

RBI readies plan to counter financial crimes in cyber space

RBI readies plan to counter financial crimes in cyber space

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Cyber thieves have been using RBI logos to send out mails to cheat customers