Honest borrowers will find it easier to get loans from public sector banks (PSBs) following the reforms being undertaken, said Rajiv Kumar, Secretary, Financial Services,
Author: Anil R Tikotekar
Budget 2018: Great Expectations – Business Line–28.01.2018
Banking: Betting on reforms, tax waivers Radhika Merwin The banking sector has been grappling with a host of challenges in recent years. The year 2017
FRDI Bill’s bail-in clause unlikely to be watered down | Hindustan Times–28.01.2018
The Centre is not considering any dilution of the bail-in clause in the contentious Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill. It will, however, add
Bankruptcy law to give lenders access to foreign assets of loan defaulters | Hindustan Times—28.01.2018
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is set to be strengthened further with the addition of provisions covering cross-border insolvency, two officials familiar with the
Last-mile issues can make or break the promise of Aadhaar | Hindustan Times–28.01.2018
While the Supreme Court examines the constitutional validity of Aadhaar, we reflect on Aadhaar’s early promise of enabling easier access to bank accounts and payments,
वाटचालीचे समाधान पण आव्हानेही|– डॉ. अजित रानडे–महाराष्ट्र टाइम्स–२७.०१.२०१८—–*****
डॉ. अजित रानडे भारत हा एक राष्ट्र म्हणून गेली सात दशके एकसंध राहिला, हे मोठेच यश आहे. पण आपली लोकशाही अर्थपूर्ण व्हायची असेल तर अनेक
कच्च्या तेलाच्या अटळ झळा – महाराष्ट्र टाइम्स —२७.०१.२०१८—–*****
राजेंद्र जाधव जगात सर्व सोंगे करता येतात पण पैशाचं करता येत नाही. हे जसं मध्यमवर्गाला लागू होतं तसंच सरकारलाही. अगदी काल–परवार्यंत आपल्या कामगिरीमुळं वित्तिय आणि
चीनचा तळ, पाकला गळ, भारताला झळ! -महाराष्ट्र टाइम्स –२७.०१.२०१८—–*****
– डॉ. शैलेंद्र देवळाणकर भारतीय उपखंडातील मैत्रीचे समीकरण झपाट्याने बदलत आहे. भारत आणि अमेरिका यांची मैत्री घट्ट होत आहे तर तिकडे पाकिस्तान अधिकाधिक चीनच्या ओंजळीने
Fuel taxes hurting people, economy–Deccan Herald–27.01.2018
The prices of petrol and diesel are threatening to hit an all-time high as international crude prices have risen above $70 a barrel and continue
The ASEAN embrace – The Hindu–27.01.2018—–*****
India can act as a vital bridge between South and East Asia Prime Minister Narendra Modi used India’s Republic Day to host heads of state/government
The oil risk — on the rise in international prices – The Hindu–27.01.2018
As international oil prices head higher, India will have to brace itself for the economic risks of expensive energy. Brent crude oil futures were trading
ASEAN rising — on India-Southeast Asia cooperation – The Hindu–27.01.2018
As leaders of the 10 countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathered in New Delhi this week, India’s ties with ASEAN got a
ONGC-HPCL deal saves govt from breach of fiscal deficit goals | Business Line–27.01.2018
Is ONGC’s acquisition of promoter stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation a strategic sale or a disinvestment? The Finance Ministry terms it a strategic sale, while
At Rs 867.03 bn, GST receipts short of target for third month in a row | Business Standard News–27.01.2018
Goods and services tax (GST) collections for December did not deliver much comfort to the government ahead of the Budget 2018, although these rose after
Fixing India’s twin balance sheet problem | Business Standard Column–27.01.2018—–*****
A key challenge for many developing countries is to promote growth by reducing the misallocation of factors of production — labour, capital, and land. Huge
Why healthcare should get national priority status – The Financial Express–27.01.2018
Suneeta Reddy The cold numbers on the current state of healthcare in India read thus: India has only 0.65 doctors, 1.3 nurses and 1.3 hospital
Why GST looks better in so many ways – The Financial Express–27.01.2018—–*****
For January to March, if past trends in indirect taxes are anything to go by, GST collections should average over Rs 110,000 crore per month
Stayzilla case: SC orders status quo in Yogendra Vasupal’s appeal against insolvency – The Economic Times–27.01.2018
The Supreme Court has given an interim order of status quo in an appeal against the insolvency proceedings of hotel and homestay aggregator Stayzilla, freezing
Let GST evolve yet more, boost revenue–Economic Times–27.01.2018
A rebound in goods and services tax (GST) revenues in December, reversing a decline in the previous two months, is good news. Collections rose by
IBC: SBI to invoke guarantees despite IBC proceedings – The Economic Times–27.01.2018
State Bank of India, India’s largest lender, has decided to invoke personal and corporate guarantees of defaulting firms even when they face bankruptcy proceedings but