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As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

ICICI Bank has the largest proportion of SDR loans as a percentage of its total, followed by state-run United Bank of India and Canara Bank.

Why govt's financial inclusion plans are floundering

Why govt's financial inclusion plans are floundering

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Financial inclusion has been on the top of the govt's top agenda.

Return with passport: Supreme Court tells Vijay Mallya

Return with passport: Supreme Court tells Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Banks are seeking an order that Mallya should appear in person before the court.

Base rate cut have to wait till next quarter

Base rate cut have to wait till next quarter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Union Bank of India, United Bank of India reduced base rates.

Banks set for lending rate action this week

Banks set for lending rate action this week

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

A host of lenders, including State Bank of India, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank and Andhra Bank, have lined up meetings of their asset-liability committees this week, to review their lending and deposit rates.

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

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya on Wednesday gave a proposal to the Supreme Court to repay around Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) loan to banks by September this year.

Markets end lower after Shanghai Composite cracks over 6%

Markets end lower after Shanghai Composite cracks over 6%

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Bank of Baroda ended flat after sharp gains in the previous session.

UBI board meets, discusses ways to cut bad loans

UBI board meets, discusses ways to cut bad loans

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Mulls ways to improve the bank's earnings, cut bad loans and step up credit recovery efforts

UBI blames Infy tool for failing to detect NPAs

UBI blames Infy tool for failing to detect NPAs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Software firm dismisses charge, says Finacle has proven ability.

How will the defaulter tag play out for Mallya?

How will the defaulter tag play out for Mallya?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

While it will most certainly impact his personal credit record, it will also have repercussions for his other businesses and companies he is associated with.

Power, oil, telecom firms under CBI lens for laundering

Power, oil, telecom firms under CBI lens for laundering

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had told the finance ministry some "well-known" companies in the power, oil, and telecommunications sectors were involved in round-trip trading by indulging in third-party transfers in violation of law.

Sensex slides 285 points on weak FY16 growth forecast; IT, metal stocks disappoint

Sensex slides 285 points on weak FY16 growth forecast; IT, metal stocks disappoint

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Among the private banking majors ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were down 0.2%-0.5% each.

Chidambaram rules out lifting ban on import of gold coins

Chidambaram rules out lifting ban on import of gold coins

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Chidambaram said banks have been asked to strictly adhere to the norms on gold imports.

What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'?

What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Such classfication brings with a high cost, including closing of formal credit channels, and likely criminal proceedings.

Mallya-Poddar bid for MCF hits UBI hurdle

Mallya-Poddar bid for MCF hits UBI hurdle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Sebi asked to reconsider open offer nod as KFA was identified as wilful defaulter.

Wilful defaulter tag for Kingfisher Airlines: FinMin takes stock

Wilful defaulter tag for Kingfisher Airlines: FinMin takes stock

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

SBI-led consortium of 17 banks had a total exposure of about Rs 6,500 cr to Kingfisher Airlines.

CBI to probe IDBI Bank's loan to Kingfisher Airlines

CBI to probe IDBI Bank's loan to Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has started a preliminary enquiry looking into the Rs 950 crore (Rs 9.5 billion) alleged bad loan given by IDBI Bank to Kingfisher Airlines ignoring the company's negative credit ratings and net worth.

'Army won't take over Pakistan'

'Army won't take over Pakistan'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'The army has stopped short of exerting the sort of influence it may have done historically.' 'It is comfortable with its relations with the civilian government as the superior partner.'

Banks as insurance brokers may not be on FinMin to-do list

Banks as insurance brokers may not be on FinMin to-do list

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

United Progressive Alliance-led government proposed lenders as insurance brokers; new FM not too keen, say insurers.

RBI to unveil norms for early detection of stressed loans

RBI to unveil norms for early detection of stressed loans

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

At least five state-run banks on central bank's radar for lax credit appraisal

Mallya's sole regret: Kingfisher is not flying when oil is cheap!

Mallya's sole regret: Kingfisher is not flying when oil is cheap!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya who inherited the UB Group from his father as a young 28-year-old, said he has got "nothing to prove".

Process of recovery of dues from Kingfisher on: SBI chief

Process of recovery of dues from Kingfisher on: SBI chief

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

SBI leads a 17-member consortium of lenders that is trying to recover dues running into over Rs 7,500 crore (Rs 75 billion) in principal alone from Kingfisher Airlines.

Applying for a home construction loan? Some important tips

Applying for a home construction loan? Some important tips

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The estimated cost breakdown is one of the most important forms in the construction loan package.

Decoding wilful defaulter tag

Decoding wilful defaulter tag

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Wilful defaulters will not be allowed to take up board positions in any company.

We gave Vijay Mallya an opportunity to respond: UBI official

We gave Vijay Mallya an opportunity to respond: UBI official

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Deepak Narang, executive director of United Bank of India, speaks on Vijay Mallya's 'wilful defaulter' status.

MCF takeover battle heats up as Deepak revises open offer

MCF takeover battle heats up as Deepak revises open offer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Deepak Fertilizers plans to revise open offer price to beat Mallya-Poddar efforts

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Aaj ka taaza khabar

Rajan explains why India needs bankruptcy code

Rajan explains why India needs bankruptcy code

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

According to him, since India has a low fiscal deficit, a low current account deficit and lower inflation, there is no need for being too dependent on foreign money for growth.

Budget is credible but badly packaged

Budget is credible but badly packaged

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

As for structural reform, there are signs if one looks hard enough.

Will they get their salaries on time?

Will they get their salaries on time?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

With the first salary date after demonetisation around the corner, will India's labourers be able to take their hard-earned wages home?

SBI to get Rs 2000 cr as part of Rs 14K cr fund infusion

SBI to get Rs 2000 cr as part of Rs 14K cr fund infusion

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

On Tuesday, Finance Minister P Chidambaram had more than adequately made clear that the government would be allocating Rs 14,000 crore through Budget, the Financial Services Secretary said.

Happy New Year home buyers!

Happy New Year home buyers!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

If you have plans to buy a new home in 2015, there's good news for you

HC admits plea to wind up KFA

HC admits plea to wind up KFA

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

The move also invalidates, albeit temporarily, Mallya's repeated assurances to the court and the public of a revival plan for the carrier.

New banks might queer the pitch for state-owned ones

New banks might queer the pitch for state-owned ones

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

With new private banks in the play, the going could become more difficult for the old-school state-run banks, already losing business and market position, forcing them to think hard towards consolidating and forming larger entities to garner big-ticket deals.

Sensex zooms 390 points to snap 3-day losing streak

Sensex zooms 390 points to snap 3-day losing streak

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Markets extended gains led by financials and capital goods shares coupled with a rebound in IT shares.

Jan Dhan target to be met, but only on paper

Jan Dhan target to be met, but only on paper

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

As the Jan-Dhan scheme completes a month since its official launch, reports coming in from various parts of the country suggest the stated target of 75 million new accounts will be achieved much before January 26 next year.

What's so special in officers of govt-run Dena Bank?

What's so special in officers of govt-run Dena Bank?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Many from this small lender have made it to other bank boards over the past 5 years

Why are public sector banks under financial pressure?

Why are public sector banks under financial pressure?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Ironically, bad loans and non-performing assets are on the rise in public sector banks in India, say sector watchers.

SBI's merger plan may lead to a banking meltdown

SBI's merger plan may lead to a banking meltdown

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'SBI is already too big. Too big to fail.' 'It already is a moral hazard. What will it do with 20,000 branches that it cannot do with 14,000, especially in these days of online and mobile banking?'