The FRDI Bill is part of a larger, more comprehensive approach by the Centre towards systematic resolution of all financial firms — banks, insurance companies
Author: Anil R Tikotekar
Only two broad changes in FTP | Business Standard Column
There are two major highlights of the revised Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), unveiled last week. One, increases in duty credit entitlements for specified products and
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India losing comparative advantage in leading export sectors – The Financial Express–09.12.2017
In a massive relief to Indian exporters, the government announced liberal incentives of Rs 8,450 crore ($1.3 billion) in its mid-term review of the five-year
Ending exemptions can take tax-to-GDP ratio to 22 pct, says Narendra Modi’s chief economy advisor Bibek Debroy – The Financial Express–09.12.2017
Blaming India Inc’s lobbying for tax exemptions, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council chairman Bibek Debroy has said eliminating such exemptions can help increase the tax-to-GDP
Govt moves to take control of Unitech; NCLT supersedes board | Business Standard News–09.12.2017
The corporate affairs ministry has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking management control of debt-ridden real estate company Unitech on the grounds of
New debit card charges may push retailers back to cash transactions | Business Standard News–09.12.2017
The Reserve Bank of India has revised merchant discount rate (MDR) from January next year. MDR will be 0.4 per cent of the purchase value
Bank insolvency Bill has safeguards for depositors | Business Standard News–09.12.2017
The Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill dealing with the insolvency of financial services providers such as banks seeks to provide protection to bank
Modi government’s split personality | Business Standard Column–09.12.2017
As befits an ageing journalist, I usually have an explanation for everything. But one aspect of the Modi government has completely flummoxed me. This is
Aim is to move towards three-tier GST: Bibek Debroy | Business Standard News–09.12.2017
The ultimate goal of the goods and services tax (GST) is to move towards a three-tier tax structure, said Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Prime
Bitcoin hits $19,000: Growing bubble or golden opportunity for Indians? | Business Standard News–09.12.2017
Bitcoin has captured the imagination of investors across the globe, and the cryptocurrency has gained nearly 1,400% since the start of the year. The rally
Depositors’ money: drop ‘bail-in’ clause–Deccan Herald–09.12.2017
The government’s move to bring in legislation that will allow banks to use depositors’ money to save themselves from financial failure and bankruptcies has caused
MilkLane: Dairy supply chain startup MilkLane ensures high quality milk for consumers – The Economic Times–08.12.2017
In yet another instance of startups solving India-focussed problems garnering investors’ attention, dairy supply chain startup MilkLane has raised Rs 27 crore in its first
GoDaddy improves online security for SMEs in India – The Economic Times–08.12.2017
Cloud platform GoDaddy on Thursday launched “Website Security” platform and added McAfee protections for small, independent businesses in India. Powered by security platform Sucuri, “Website
Artificial Intelligence could be a game-changer, but privacy concerns remain – The Economic Times–08.12.2017
NEW YORK: Despite so much buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI) this year, nearly three-quarters of the consumers are concerned about AI infringing on their privacy,
Banking reform and recapitalisation–Economic Times–08.12.2017
RBI governor Urjit Patel has said that infusion of capital in public sector banks will not be uniform across the banks. Those that have built
Unease of farming: RBI policy highlights farm woes, agriculture too needs ease of doing business–08.12.2017
Expectedly, RBI’s fifth monetary policy for the financial year left key interest rate unchanged at 6%. Its analysis showed that the central bank expects inflation
Power must come under GST; Here is why, how and when – The Financial Express–08.12.2017
Unrebated taxes on power Will lead to increased costs and lower margins by 1-3% for several industries, eroding competitiveness and undermining Make-in-India As the Goods
What is FRDI Bill? Here is all you need to know in 10 points – The Financial Express–08.12.2017
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra had approved the proposal to introduce a Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill in June this
Comfort for depositors | Business Standard Editorials–08.12.2017
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has sought to allay concerns of bank depositors about the safety of their savings by stating that the Financial Resolution and