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Foreign loan limit on airlines likely to be lifted

Foreign loan limit on airlines likely to be lifted

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Jet already has $300 mn of ECB.

Public sector banks can get a big leap forward

Public sector banks can get a big leap forward

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

A Bank Investment Company to act as a holding company for state-owned banks would go a long way in minimising government interference and improving governance.

Rajan says no 'big bang jump' for rupee onto world stage

Rajan says no 'big bang jump' for rupee onto world stage

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

'The Chinese devalued the yuan initially but then stopped'.

Rajan says his wife does not want him to join politics

Rajan says his wife does not want him to join politics

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

'My immediate objective is to start thinking about research once again. Start understanding the world we are in which has changed quite a bit.'

Why financial tech start-ups must be under scrutiny

Why financial tech start-ups must be under scrutiny

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Banking is first about trust and integrity and then about technology and the rest.

GST implementation will not necessarily increase inflation: Raghuram Rajan

GST implementation will not necessarily increase inflation: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan spoke on a host of issues at his last post-policy interaction with the media

Markets to remain volatile as China returns from holidays

Markets to remain volatile as China returns from holidays

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

The government will release the Index of Industrial Production for July 2015 on Friday, September 11, 2015.

Tata Sons ordered to pay $1.17 billion to Japan's NTT DoCoMo

Tata Sons ordered to pay $1.17 billion to Japan's NTT DoCoMo

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

DoCoMo said it is uncertain whether Tata Sons will pay the awarded damages.

In a first, SBI to sell around Rs 5000-cr NPAs

In a first, SBI to sell around Rs 5000-cr NPAs

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

The move comes ahead of the tighter provisioning norms kicking in from next April

The Stockmarket: What Next?

The Stockmarket: What Next?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'My sense is that we should be braced for a correction.' 'It has already begun in the mid-caps for the past month, and will now spread to larger stocks as well.' 'Use the correction to upgrade the quality of your portfolio,' advises Akash Prakash.

For new banks, it's a race against time

For new banks, it's a race against time

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Most players will need to burn the midnight oil to meet the deadline for creating a bank as well as specific norms set by RBI.

Banks to focus on top defaulters: Chidambaram

Banks to focus on top defaulters: Chidambaram

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Non-performing assets of banks have been on the rise for past several months due to slowdown in the economy.

Sensex, Nifty fall drastically at close; banks, auto lose heavily

Sensex, Nifty fall drastically at close; banks, auto lose heavily

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Sensex, Nifty end the day in red on unfavourable cues from global markets.

Credit card woes: Your e-mail trail can save you!

Credit card woes: Your e-mail trail can save you!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

In an online chat with readers on October 14, Anil Rego answered their credit card queries.

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'

Sebi board to meet on June 19; slew of reforms on agenda

Sebi board to meet on June 19; slew of reforms on agenda

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The draft regulations in this regard are expected to be approved by the board during the meeting.

What to do if your digital payments go wrong

What to do if your digital payments go wrong

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Electronic transactions are rising fast, so are cases of payment failure and delayed settlement. One needs to be proactive.

Bitcoin club loses steam; market value tanks over $5-bn

Bitcoin club loses steam; market value tanks over $5-bn

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Bitcoin currently trades at a price of $400 a unit, as against lofty highs of $1,200 early this year

Apple, Facebook eye control of digital payments IP in India

Apple, Facebook eye control of digital payments IP in India

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Both firms have made several applications for patents pertaining to digital payments in the country

'What is peer to peer lending?'

'What is peer to peer lending?'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

In an online chat with readers January 24, Rajeev Mahajan of Antworks answered queries on personal loans and peer to peer lending.

Why it's time India's state banks opt for mega mergers

Why it's time India's state banks opt for mega mergers

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Mergers to create at most six state banks

Is Modi's Jan Dhan scheme pathbreaking?

Is Modi's Jan Dhan scheme pathbreaking?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Like Indira Gandhi, even Narendra Modi seems to be relying on directing public-sector banks through ministry of finance supported by party cadres, says Debashis Basu.

Few benefits that gold monetisation will bring to the economy

Few benefits that gold monetisation will bring to the economy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

For India to monetise gold, it is not the institutional depositor that policymakers must target but the average retail depositor.

Govt cracks down on Rs 251 smartphone maker Ringing Bells

Govt cracks down on Rs 251 smartphone maker Ringing Bells

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Departments of electronics, excise, I-T launch probe into Rs 251 smartphones

Sensex ends 150 points higher; Fed meet in focus

Sensex ends 150 points higher; Fed meet in focus

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The broader markets were marginally higher with mid-caps and small-caps gaining 0.1-0.4 per cent on the BSE.

Axis, HDFC Bank to charge you for more than 5 ATM transactions

Axis, HDFC Bank to charge you for more than 5 ATM transactions

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

At other bank ATMs, the customers of these banks will be charged beyond three transactions.

Why you must not buy bundled home loan insurance

Why you must not buy bundled home loan insurance

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

You will be much better off buying the required plans directly from life and general insurers, experts tell Chirag Madia

Vodafone rolls out aggressive plan for mobile wallet service

Vodafone rolls out aggressive plan for mobile wallet service

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Vodafone can mitigate risks of money-laundering through M-Pesa by making sure the funds are being traced.

How banking outlets in villages can lift lower income groups

How banking outlets in villages can lift lower income groups

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Upcoming payment banks will lift lower income groups in distant villages.

It will be advantage borrowers from April 1

It will be advantage borrowers from April 1

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Since January 2015, the central bank has lowered its policy rate.

Just half of Indians have a savings bank account

Just half of Indians have a savings bank account

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

India's lack of financial inclusion is well known but that slightly more than 50 per cent of the population just has a simple savings bank account is distressing.

Markets end at record closing highs; Nifty tops 8,700

Markets end at record closing highs; Nifty tops 8,700

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The record breaking spree was led by index heavyweights, financials and metal stocks.

How 2 Mumbai banks coped with the note ban

How 2 Mumbai banks coped with the note ban

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'It is human nature to get angry and annoyed when you are inconvenienced.' 'But we were able to enroll a few of our customers as 'bank mitras', who with my staff made sure that the queues were orderly and coupons were given to all the customers who wanted to withdraw or deposit money.'

Gen-X banks must be tech-savvy, upbeat on rural expansion

Gen-X banks must be tech-savvy, upbeat on rural expansion

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Challenges abound but innovation is key for new banks inorder to survive.

Sensex, Nifty record lowest close in over a year

Sensex, Nifty record lowest close in over a year

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Markets finished the session on a dismal note with Sensex closing at its lowest level since August 2014.

Corporate group-run banks: Are they USEFUL?

Corporate group-run banks: Are they USEFUL?

Rediff.com17 May 2013

On February 22, 2013, the Reserve Bank of India issued guidelines on 'Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector'.

India to fully fund current account deficit in FY14: Chidambaram

India to fully fund current account deficit in FY14: Chidambaram

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Chidambaram also said the government will take steps to curb imports of gold, silver, oil and luxury goods.

Banking imbroglio holds up India, Singapore trade pact review

Banking imbroglio holds up India, Singapore trade pact review

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The main issue has been that of a higher Asset Management Ratio as has been prescribed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for qualifying full banks from India.

'Too many MF reforms have slowed down implementation'

'Too many MF reforms have slowed down implementation'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The sector needs to move away from such concepts.

Digital banking and its 4 BIG issues

Digital banking and its 4 BIG issues

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Digital services work best when the seller designs a system where default options are designed to help the buyer, says Debashis Basu.