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Loan Ranger
Banks in India are finding it hard to cope with the rising pile of bad loans. As per a study, listed banks saw the amount of bad loans rising precipitously over the last three quarters of 2013 Banks in India are finding it hard to cope with the rising pile of bad loans. As per a study, listed banks saw the amount of bad loans rising precipitously over the last three quarters of 2013
Haves And Have-nots: The Gap Widens
Income inequality is increasing dangerously globally, warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde, citing US and India. Income inequality is increasing dangerously globally, warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde, citing US and India.
Call Me Back
A new service introduced by HDFC Bank,involves a variety of banking services available through nothing more than just a missed call. A new service introduced by HDFC Bank,involves a variety of banking services available through nothing more than just a missed call.
Beating Competition
To attract customers, especially those who've already availed of loans from other banks, the SBI is offering lower rates on home loans To attract customers, especially those who've already availed of loans from other banks, the SBI is offering lower rates on home loans
Cutting The Flab
IBM has started an aggressive job-cutting exercise this year, cutting around 13,000 employees from its global workforce IBM has started an aggressive job-cutting exercise this year, cutting around 13,000 employees from its global workforce
Fast Cash
A new payment system has been introduced by the RBI to ease cash transfers between two parties using ATMs. A new payment system has been introduced by the RBI to ease cash transfers between two parties using ATMs.
Deadline Extension
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for submitting the ITR-V form to March 31, providing relief to taxpayers seeking refunds The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for submitting the ITR-V form to March 31, providing relief to taxpayers seeking refunds
Premium Shock
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) plans to increase third-party auto insurance premium for both private cars and two-wheelers from April 1 The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) plans to increase third-party auto insurance premium for both private cars and two-wheelers from April 1
MCX Slashes Transaction Charges
In order to reduce cost of trading for agri commodities, Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has substantially reduced transaction charges on these commodities with effect from February 26, 2014. In order to reduce cost of trading for agri commodities, Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has substantially reduced transaction charges on these commodities with effect from February 26, 2014.
India’s Stagflation Problem: Are Monetary Tools Enough?
In the wake of India’s high inflation and slow growth, analysts say the country is witnessing classic signs of stagflation, which is not only destroying the current growth but corroding the future growth as well. In the wake of India’s high inflation and slow growth, analysts say the country is witnessing classic signs of stagflation, which is not only destroying the current growth but corroding the future growth as well.
Weeding Out Dirty Money
Black Money and counterfeit notes will soon come under fire, with the RBI calling for the withdrawal of higher-denomination currency notes issued prior to 2005 Black Money and counterfeit notes will soon come under fire, with the RBI calling for the withdrawal of higher-denomination currency notes issued prior to 2005
No More Taxing Times?
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is planning to phase out the compulsory submission of ITR-V forms to the board’s Central Processing Centre in Bangalore The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is planning to phase out the compulsory submission of ITR-V forms to the board’s Central Processing Centre in Bangalore
Debt Woes
The ratings agency Moody’s recently released a statement that said India’s weak growth compared to the high inflation rate that has been prevailing for a while now could affect the debt status of the country The ratings agency Moody’s recently released a statement that said India’s weak growth compared to the high inflation rate that has been prevailing for a while now could affect the debt status of the country
Number Game
A study conducted at the Princeton University shows that Facebook could lose almost 80% of its users between 2015 and 2017. Facebook, on the other hand, has debunked the study. A study conducted at the Princeton University shows that Facebook could lose almost 80% of its users between 2015 and 2017. Facebook, on the other hand, has debunked the study.
Back To The Field
A report by CRISIL shows that the economic slowdown has led to a reversal of the migration pattern, with labourers moving back to farms from 2013-2019 A report by CRISIL shows that the economic slowdown has led to a reversal of the migration pattern, with labourers moving back to farms from 2013-2019
IPO Blues
In 2013, the volatility in the equity markets pushed fundraising through IPOs to a 12-year low. Compared to the Rs 37, 535 cr in 2010, 2013’s Rs 1619 cr seems almost pitiful In 2013, the volatility in the equity markets pushed fundraising through IPOs to a 12-year low. Compared to the Rs 37, 535 cr in 2010, 2013’s Rs 1619 cr seems almost pitiful
New Kid On The Block
Interest rate futures debuted on the National Stock Exchange on 22nd January, with first day trade reaching a whopping Rs 3000 crore Interest rate futures debuted on the National Stock Exchange on 22nd January, with first day trade reaching a whopping Rs 3000 crore
Bonanza For Salaried Staff
The EPFO raised the interest rates on provident fund deposits to 8.75% for 2013-14 on Monday, the 13th of January compared to last year’s 8.5% interest rate The EPFO raised the interest rates on provident fund deposits to 8.75% for 2013-14 on Monday, the 13th of January compared to last year’s 8.5% interest rate
New Norms
The RBI has released a new directive, standardizing the lending limit of gold loans to 75% of the value of gold used as collateral by capping the Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio The RBI has released a new directive, standardizing the lending limit of gold loans to 75% of the value of gold used as collateral by capping the Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio
The Coffers Are Thinning
Forex Reserves depleted by $10.4bn in Q2FY14, sharpest decline in last seven quarters, mainly due to decline in capital account balance Forex Reserves depleted by $10.4bn in Q2FY14, sharpest decline in last seven quarters, mainly due to decline in capital account balance
On A Slippery Slope
Carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota, General Motors and others are set to hike vehicle prices by around 1% effective from January 1, 2014 Carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota, General Motors and others are set to hike vehicle prices by around 1% effective from January 1, 2014
RBI's Action Plan
RBI has released a discussion paper on ‘Early Recognition of Financial Distress, Prompt Steps for Resolution and Fair Recovery for Lenders: Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy’. RBI has released a discussion paper on ‘Early Recognition of Financial Distress, Prompt Steps for Resolution and Fair Recovery for Lenders: Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy’.
Loan Reprieve
A few days after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surprised market by holding key policy rates in December, leading banks and housing finance companies started slashing interests on home loan. A few days after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surprised market by holding key policy rates in December, leading banks and housing finance companies started slashing interests on home loan.
Tesco Comes Calling
Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, is planning to invest $110 million in India as part of its move to enter Indian retail market through partnership with Trent Hypermarket, part of Tata Group. Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, is planning to invest $110 million in India as part of its move to enter Indian retail market through partnership with Trent Hypermarket, part of Tata Group.
Morgan Stanley Quits India
In the latest instance of a foreign asset management company exiting India, Morgan Stanley has sold off its Indian mutual fund business to HDFC mutual fund, the country’s biggest fund manager. In the latest instance of a foreign asset management company exiting India, Morgan Stanley has sold off its Indian mutual fund business to HDFC mutual fund, the country’s biggest fund manager.
Fall In Oct IIP Dampens Growth Outlook
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2013 declined 1.8% The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2013 declined 1.8%
Crisis on the Mutual Fund Horizon
The mutual fund industry has been hit hard over the last four years due to declining interest in equity investing The mutual fund industry has been hit hard over the last four years due to declining interest in equity investing
Downgrade Warning
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed the ‘BBB-’ long-term sovereign credit ratings on India, while keeping the outlook on the long-term rating negative. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed the ‘BBB-’ long-term sovereign credit ratings on India, while keeping the outlook on the long-term rating negative.
EMI Pain
Major banks have started hardening their lending rates following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) policy actions to raise repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 7.75% on October 28. Major banks have started hardening their lending rates following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) policy actions to raise repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 7.75% on October 28.
Twitter's Opening Bell
Twitter recently went public, holding its IPO on Nov 7, opening up the company to buyers and trading on the stock markets. Twitter recently went public, holding its IPO on Nov 7, opening up the company to buyers and trading on the stock markets.
Three in CBI’s net
Three individuals have been named in a CBI investigation into a corruption case in the State Bank of India. Three individuals have been named in a CBI investigation into a corruption case in the State Bank of India.
Bad Pay Day?
A recent survey conducted by myhiringclub.com shows that India is near 24th on the list, or among the 10 lowest paying countries. A recent survey conducted by myhiringclub.com shows that India is near 24th on the list, or among the 10 lowest paying countries.
Oil Slides
The London-based Brent saw crude oil prices falling as a consequence of the deal the US struck with Iran to curtail its nuclear program. The London-based Brent saw crude oil prices falling as a consequence of the deal the US struck with Iran to curtail its nuclear program.
Bitter Medicine
The Indian pharmaceutical industry has taken a hit during the recent economic slowdown. The Indian pharmaceutical industry has taken a hit during the recent economic slowdown.
Downward Sales
Consumer goods sales have recently taken a hit, aided by the rampant inflation, the shaky position of the rupee and the slowdown in the GDP’s growth rate. Consumer goods sales have recently taken a hit, aided by the rampant inflation, the shaky position of the rupee and the slowdown in the GDP’s growth rate.
Rays Of Hope
Insurance regulator (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority) IRDA has asked all life insurance companies to put-in place Board approved underwriting policy with respect to life insurance products for People Living with HIV/AIDS Insurance regulator (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority) IRDA has asked all life insurance companies to put-in place Board approved underwriting policy with respect to life insurance products for People Living with HIV/AIDS
RBI’s Repo Rate Hike: No Good News On Inflation In Sight
The central bank’s policy actions don’t address supply side issues The central bank’s policy actions don’t address supply side issues
Reliance Industries’ Earnings Up Driven By Stronger
RIL reported strong operating performance on the back of robust output from refining and petchem units and weaker rupee RIL reported strong operating performance on the back of robust output from refining and petchem units and weaker rupee
Climbing Mount 21k
After weeks of flirting around the 21,000 mark, the S&P BSE Sensex, riding high on FII money and good Q2 results, finally managed to cross it on Oct 24 After weeks of flirting around the 21,000 mark, the S&P BSE Sensex, riding high on FII money and good Q2 results, finally managed to cross it on Oct 24
No Googly For Bouncer
The Supreme Court has directed the courts that they cannot impose a fine more than twice the amount in bounced cheques. The Supreme Court has directed the courts that they cannot impose a fine more than twice the amount in bounced cheques.
HRA Blues
A tenant of a residential house is now required to furnish PAN number of his landlord, if he is paying an annual rent exceeding Rs 1 lakh. A tenant of a residential house is now required to furnish PAN number of his landlord, if he is paying an annual rent exceeding Rs 1 lakh.
Bangalore Tops
Bangalore tops the list in a new study published by the Global Initiative for Restructuring Environment and DTZ Bangalore tops the list in a new study published by the Global Initiative for Restructuring Environment and DTZ
Refresh Your Resume
It is perhaps the right time to dust off your CV and plan your next career move! Or so the latest job numbers indicate. It is perhaps the right time to dust off your CV and plan your next career move! Or so the latest job numbers indicate.
Will The Sensex Touch 21000 Again?
Is the market waiting for an action redux or is it close to peaking out? Is the market waiting for an action redux or is it close to peaking out?
RBI’s Measures To Improve Banks’ Profitability
RBI's measures to improve liquidity are expected to yield positive impact RBI's measures to improve liquidity are expected to yield positive impact
Power Push: Cabinet Committee on Investment Lifts Hurdles For 92 Major Projects
The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) , the panel set up in January 2013 has resolved bureaucratic hurdles that had held up 92 major investment projects worth around Rs 3.5 lakh crore. The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) , the panel set up in January 2013 has resolved bureaucratic hurdles that had held up 92 major investment projects worth around Rs 3.5 lakh crore.
Tata Motors On Fast Track: JLR Records Yearly Growth Of 35.6%
Tata Motors-owned JLR has recorded a volume growth of 35.6% Y/Y and 16% M/M to 35,874 units as against analysts’ estimates of 35,000 units for the month of September 2013 Tata Motors-owned JLR has recorded a volume growth of 35.6% Y/Y and 16% M/M to 35,874 units as against analysts’ estimates of 35,000 units for the month of September 2013
Consolidation To Reinforce India’s Cement Industry
Consolidation in the Indian cement Industry would rise as many regional and non-core cement manufacturers would sell-off/ merge with the large cement companies in India Consolidation in the Indian cement Industry would rise as many regional and non-core cement manufacturers would sell-off/ merge with the large cement companies in India
Inflation Hits 7-month High: Is A Rate Hike Imminent?
India’s headline WPI spiked 7-month high to 6.46% Y/Y in Sept – as against analysts’ expectation of 6% India’s headline WPI spiked 7-month high to 6.46% Y/Y in Sept – as against analysts’ expectation of 6%
Reliance Industries’ Earnings Up Driven By Stronger Operating performance And A Weaker rupee
Reliance Industries Ltd reported strong operating performance on the back of robust output from refining and petchem units and weaker rupee Reliance Industries Ltd reported strong operating performance on the back of robust output from refining and petchem units and weaker rupee
Facebook Banking
ICICI Bank has launched an app enabling its customers to carry out a slew of banking services on the social media site, Facebook ICICI Bank has launched an app enabling its customers to carry out a slew of banking services on the social media site, Facebook
Goodbye Easy Credit
the RBI has asked banks to desist from offering home loan products such as 80:20 and 75:25 schemes to builders/developers without linking the disbursals to various stages of construction of the housing project the loan is sanctioned for the RBI has asked banks to desist from offering home loan products such as 80:20 and 75:25 schemes to builders/developers without linking the disbursals to various stages of construction of the housing project the loan is sanctioned for
Aadhaar’s Foundations Rocked
The Supreme Court ruled that the Aadhaar card should not be made mandatory to avail of government services. The Supreme Court ruled that the Aadhaar card should not be made mandatory to avail of government services.
Banking Woes
S&P’s has forecast gloomier days ahead for the Indian banking sector that is unlikely to recover in the next 18-24 months S&P’s has forecast gloomier days ahead for the Indian banking sector that is unlikely to recover in the next 18-24 months
Cash For Votes?
The PM has approved the constitution of 7th Pay Commission, expected to benefit about 80 lakh central government employees The PM has approved the constitution of 7th Pay Commission, expected to benefit about 80 lakh central government employees
Crackdown On 0%
The Reserve Bank of India is discouraging banks from offering 0% EMI schemes through credit card by retailers The Reserve Bank of India is discouraging banks from offering 0% EMI schemes through credit card by retailers
Gold Loan Squeeze
The Reserve Bank of India has come down hard on lending against the collateral of gold jewelry by NBFCs The Reserve Bank of India has come down hard on lending against the collateral of gold jewelry by NBFCs
Lingering Pain
The USFDA has banned imports from Ranbaxy’s Mohali plant on grounds of the company’s inability to meet ‘good manufacturing practices’ The USFDA has banned imports from Ranbaxy’s Mohali plant on grounds of the company’s inability to meet ‘good manufacturing practices’
The New Blackberry Boy
Fairfax Financial, a holding company and Investment Vehicle for Prem Watsa, a Hyderabad-born entrepreneur, is planning a take-over of the Blackberry Limited Fairfax Financial, a holding company and Investment Vehicle for Prem Watsa, a Hyderabad-born entrepreneur, is planning a take-over of the Blackberry Limited
Gold Lust
Despite government’s move to restrain gold consumption in the country, Indians’ appetite for gold refuses to wane Despite government’s move to restrain gold consumption in the country, Indians’ appetite for gold refuses to wane
Walking The Extra Mile
Foreign direct investment in organized retail is quickly turning into a horse that the UPA is determined to endlessly flog Foreign direct investment in organized retail is quickly turning into a horse that the UPA is determined to endlessly flog
IT’s Happening
The finance ministry is working over key projects that would upgrade the income tax department’s efficiency The finance ministry is working over key projects that would upgrade the income tax department’s efficiency
India Losing Ground
In what can be seen as yet another pointer to the poor state of higher education and research in the country In what can be seen as yet another pointer to the poor state of higher education and research in the country
An App to Track Stocks
BSE,India’s leading exchange groups, has launched a mobile application-BSE India on Mobile BSE,India’s leading exchange groups, has launched a mobile application-BSE India on Mobile
Fitch’s Warning Shot
Fitch has warned of a possible downgrade if the government fails to arrest the falling investor confidence Fitch has warned of a possible downgrade if the government fails to arrest the falling investor confidence
Black Friday as Sensex Crashes Over 760 points
Friday proved to be the day when bears ruled on the Dalal Street indefatigably Friday proved to be the day when bears ruled on the Dalal Street indefatigably
Raghuram Rajan in RBI Hotseat
Raghuram Rajan, the Chief Economic Advisor, has been appointed as the next RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, the Chief Economic Advisor, has been appointed as the next RBI Governor
Big Squeeze
RBI has imposed restrictions on the import of various forms of gold by banks and nominated agencies RBI has imposed restrictions on the import of various forms of gold by banks and nominated agencies
Credit Boost
Credit card spend in the country is showing an upward trend, zooming 42% in the last two years Credit card spend in the country is showing an upward trend, zooming 42% in the last two years
Moody Blues
Moody’s Analytics has slashed India’s GDP growth to 5.5% for 2013 and 6% for 2014 Moody’s Analytics has slashed India’s GDP growth to 5.5% for 2013 and 6% for 2014
Taxman's Helping Hand
A unique acknowledgement number with an assurance to resolve tax-related grievances has been introduced A unique acknowledgement number with an assurance to resolve tax-related grievances has been introduced
Think Before You Sign
Banks are not only naming and shaming the loan defaulters but their guarantors too to recover dues Banks are not only naming and shaming the loan defaulters but their guarantors too to recover dues
The IPO Trickle
Fundraising through IPOs is expected to gather some momentum in the coming months Fundraising through IPOs is expected to gather some momentum in the coming months
The Quadrillion Dollar Mistake
What would you do if you became the world’s first quadrillionaire What would you do if you became the world’s first quadrillionaire
Donald’s Trump Card
Donald Trump, chairman and president of Trump Organization has announced his foray into the Indian realty market Donald Trump, chairman and president of Trump Organization has announced his foray into the Indian realty market
KYC Norms for E-insurance
Information from e-KYC process can be considered by insurers issuing e-insurance policies Information from e-KYC process can be considered by insurers issuing e-insurance policies
More Teeth to Bite
The central government has approved SEBI Act granting more powers to market regulator The central government has approved SEBI Act granting more powers to market regulator
Fundamentals Do Matter
Companies with strong fundamentals have outperformed the broader markets. Companies with strong fundamentals have outperformed the broader markets.
Cheques And Balances
The Negotiable Instruments Act is going to be amended soon. The Negotiable Instruments Act is going to be amended soon.
Will He, Won't He
RBI has retained the key policy rates citing high food inflation, rupee depreciation and uncertainty over foreign fund inflows. RBI has retained the key policy rates citing high food inflation, rupee depreciation and uncertainty over foreign fund inflows.
Belling The Cat
The much awaited Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, seeking to regulate and make real estate sector more transparent has been approved by the Cabinet The much awaited Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, seeking to regulate and make real estate sector more transparent has been approved by the Cabinet
Metro Mess
Air quality and ground water in metros have worsened. Air quality and ground water in metros have worsened.
Debt Boost
Mutual fund AuM rose to an all-time high in May. Mutual fund AuM rose to an all-time high in May.
Let Them Eat Cake
India’s inflation rate for May based on wholesale price index (WPI) fell more than what analysts had expected. India’s inflation rate for May based on wholesale price index (WPI) fell more than what analysts had expected.
Price Shocker for City
Urban people have suffered more while dealing with inflation Urban people have suffered more while dealing with inflation
Mumbai’s Sheen Intact
Mumbai has emerged as the best commercial real estate market. Mumbai has emerged as the best commercial real estate market.
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