If at the end of reading this piece, you feel it is an “impractical” and “theoretical” approach to “Indian realities”, you may not be alone.
Category: RBI–Banks
Is this the end of the easing cycle? | Business Line–05.10.2017
Don’t expect a rate cut in next policy either As inflation had increased by two percentage points since the last policy — although below the
Banks: Regulation, not state ownership–Economic Times–04.10.2017
Markets regulator Sebi has postponed its rule that requires companies to report all payment defaults to stock exchanges, worried that it could expose the banks’
The interest rate question | Business Standard Column–04.10. 2017
With inflation at fairly low levels, businesses find interest rates too high. So do a third of the home loan borrowers in surveys. Given the
Indefensible move | Business Standard Editorials–04.10.2017
In a rather curious move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has decided to hold back its directive which would have made it
A slowdown foretold | Business Standard Column–04.10.2017
Even the woman on the street unlearned in economics knows that the current economic downturn is due to sluggish private investment. She could even blame
Early warning | Business Line–04.10.2017
A slowing economy has aggravated balance-sheet stress for many highly leveraged members of India Inc. An activist RBI and the new Bankruptcy Code are also
What led Sebi to hold back order on loan default information filing to stock exchanges? – The Economic Times–03.10.2017
What drove the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to hold back its directive requiring companies to inform stock exchanges about defaults on loan
Insolvency reforms: Crucial year ahead for regulator | Business Standard News–03.10.2017
It has been a hectic first year for the insolvency regulator, which hit the ground running. A year ago, when M S Sahoo went to
Regime for individuals will be in place quickly: IBBI chairman M S Sahoo | Business Standard News–02.10.2017
M S Sahoo, chairman, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), is a trained lawyer and a veteran of regulatory policy, in his fifth regulatory
A day in the life of NCLT: Cases under code on fast track | Business Standard News–03.10.2017
It’s 10 past 10 on a Tuesday. Lawyers and their assistants with large bags containing case documents begin strolling into court room no 1. The
Wish RBI cuts rates, but it may not happen: NITI Aayog’s Rajiv Kumar | Business Standard News–03.10.2017
As the government looks for resources to perk up the economy, NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Rajiv Kumar tells Indivjal Dhasmana that additional funds could be
Insolvency and Bankruptcy code a game-changer; but here is what needs to be taken care of – The Financial Express–03.10.2017
Abir Roy The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been dubbed a game-changer in corporate circles, and the intent of the legislation—to see whether corporate
Chqbook gets funding from Startup Buddy and others – The Economic Times–02.10.2017
AHMEDABAD: Chqbook, a fintech startup that allows customers to explore, compare, book and get personal finance products such as home loans, personal loans and credit
Public sector banking crisis: Why recapitalising PSBs is akin to throwing good money after bad – The Financial Express–02.10.2017
B Mahapatra The state of affairs at public sector banks (PSBs) is known to everyone by now. The current stress in their balance sheets has
The oil in the machine | Business Standard Column–02.10.2017
Everyone says the Indian economy is in crisis. Everyone is also agreed that bad policy, on the one hand (demonetisation), and bad practice, on the
RBI likely to keep rates on hold | Business Line–02.10.2017
Despite slowing growth, the Reserve Bank of India may cite rising pressures on the retail inflation front to hold the repo rate at this week’s
Economic growth: Why an ill-thought crusade against NPAs could push the economy further downward – The Economic Times–01.10.2017
By KM Chandrasekhar The state of the Indian economy has been the flavour of the week. There has been informed discussion, acrimony, pathos, sarcasm,
With banking sector bad loans at Rs 8 lakh cr, here is a loophole that can make it worse – The Financial Express–01.10.2017
Though the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has dismissed Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company’s petition against the insolvency resolution done in the case of Synergies Dooray,
Alternatives to loan against property for business owners | Business Standard News–01.10.2017
Loan against property or LAP is a good source of funds for small businesses and entrepreneurs. However, with the National Housing Bank (NHB) planning to