Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/andwordsisallihave/the-past-always-looks-good-in-retrospect/Raghu Krishnan A journalist who has lived all over India and is now based in BangaloreWhen I was in high school, the good old
Month: December 2020
The farmers protest a wee bit too much–economic times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/the-farmers-protest-a-wee-bit-too-much/ET Edit Quick takes, analyses and macro-level views on all contemporary economic, financial and political events. It is unfortunate that the farmers protesting against
Eight shell firms, a Pali Hill house on rent: whistle-blower claims UPL promoters siphoned off money – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/corporate-governance/eight-shell-firms-a-pali-hill-house-on-rent-whistle-blower-claims-upl-promoters-siphoned-off-money/primearticleshow/79650123.cms SynopsisThe whistle-blower claims that UPL entered into rent deals with a shell company and paid crores. The whistle-blower also alleges that shell firms
IITs caution against Centre’s decision on teaching tech courses in local languages – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/iits-caution-against-centres-decision-on-teaching-tech-courses-in-local-languages/articleshow/79654001.cms SynopsisDirectors of top IITs have cast doubts over the ‘viability’ of such a move in view of the employment opportunities, industry requirements and
Gradual phase-out of moratorium mitigates asset quality cliff for Indian banks: Moody’s – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/gradual-phase-out-of-moratorium-mitigates-asset-quality-cliff-for-indian-banks-moodys/articleshow/79660186.cmsSynopsis “The gradual tapering of support measures will give borrowers time to adjust and enable banks to build loan-loss buffers, in turn reducing the
tax impact on NRIs: What will be tax impact on NRIs stranded in India due to novel coronavirus pandemic – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/citigroup-trial-reveals-chain-of-gaffes-that-led-to-the-900-million-blunder/articleshow/79654896.cmsSynopsis At the heart of the breakdown was a system known inside the bank as the “six eyes” approval process. Under the six-eyes protocol,
citibank case: Citigroup trial reveals chain of gaffes that led to the $900 million blunder – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/citigroup-trial-reveals-chain-of-gaffes-that-led-to-the-900-million-blunder/articleshow/79654896.cmsSynopsis At the heart of the breakdown was a system known inside the bank as the “six eyes” approval process. Under the six-eyes protocol,
The Smart Anganwadi | The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-smart-anganwadi-7098591/ A crucial element of public welfare, these centres must be recast in a new avatar The economic fallout of COVID-19 makes the necessity of quality
Reform, as per Mr Kant | The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/reform-as-per-mr-amitabh-kant-7098586/ By framing it as adversarial to democratic process, Niti Aayog CEO does disservice to democracy and reform A part of the reason why
Making a spectacle | The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/making-a-spectacle-7098587/ Bombay HC is right to underline the need for dignity for undertrials. Speedy justice must also be made a priority The weeks that
The many merits of open banking – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-many-merits-of-open-banking/article33292010.ece Through bank-fintech engagement, it helps improve customer experience Open banking hopes to solve these constraints by implementing an architecture where organisations share data
₹1-crore health plan is a sensible idea – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/personal-finance/1-crore-health-plan-is-a-sensible-idea/article33258593.ece?homepage=true You can take a cover for ₹1 crore at the age of 35-40 years for your peace of mind Until a few years ago
Exim Bank, SIDBI to set up investment fund to provide loan support to SMEs – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/exim-bank-sidbi-to-set-up-investment-fund-to-provide-loan-support-to-smes/article33289432.ece?homepage=true David Rasquinha, Managing Director, Exim Bank of India David Rasquinha, Managing Director, Exim Bank of India× Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) and
Not viable to extend date of moratorium: RBI – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/not-viable-to-extend-date-of-moratorium-rbi/article33290088.ece?homepage=true The ministry had asked banks to monitor loans above Rs 250 crore and red flags whenever the original covenants of the loans are
Not viable to extend date of moratorium: RBI – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/not-viable-to-extend-date-of-moratorium-rbi/article33290088.ece?homepage=true The ministry had asked banks to monitor loans above Rs 250 crore and red flags whenever the original covenants of the loans are
India’s poor need wages and jobs, not handouts – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/talk/indias-poor-need-jobs-and-wages-not-handouts/article33289597.ece?homepage=true No end in sight: When tragedy strikes, we react, and then we move on. But for far too many, the tragedy continues to
Banking reforms need strong regulation – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/banking-reforms-need-strong-regulation/article33292097.ece?homepage=true Banks’ fintech challenge – /iStockphoto Banks’ fintech challenge – /iStockphoto× In this age of fintech and blockchain, corporates entering banking space is inevitable.
Replicate the RuPay model – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/replicate-the-rupay-model/article33291887.ece?homepage=true Don’t let mobile wallet apps corner payments business RuPay, conceived and launched by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) eight years ago, has
Cabinet clears setting up public Wi-Fi networks without any fee – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/cabinet-approves-public-wi-fi-access-network-pm-wani/article33290055.ece?homepage=true Connecting people istock.com NicoElNino Connecting people istock.com NicoElNino× 4G projects in Arunachal, connectivity to Lakshadweep also approved The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a
Towards Budget 2021-22 | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/towards-budget-2021-22-120121000029_1.html The budget-making exercise offers golden opportunities despite challenges The Union Budget for 2021-22 will be presented in just over seven weeks from today. The context