Despite the 25-bps cut in the policy repo rate on August 2, there has been virtually no reduction in the interest rates on loans. For
RBI former deputy governor H R Khan dubs farm loan as bubble, flays government for setting targets – The Financial Express–23.08.2017
Amid reverses faced by banks on farm loans, RBI’s former deputy governor H R Khan has come out strongly against the practice of agri credit
Mr Murthy, Walk away before you further destroy your reputation and debilitate Infosys–Economic Times–23.08.2017
By Omkar Goswami Dear Mr Murthy, I have known and admired you for over two decades, been an independent director of Infosys for 15 years,
Monumental failures of RBI | Business Standard Column–Gajendra Haldea -Ex principal advisor, infrastructure, in the erstwhile Planning Commission-23.08.2017
“RBI has done a commendable job in managing the monetary policy, but as a regulator of the banking system, it has failed the Indian economy.”
Export growth must to create jobs | Business Standard Column–23.08.2017
There is euphoria in India about a growth rate of over 7 per cent. There are a lot of suggestions for creating jobs. But there
Strong rupee, weak exporters | Business Standard Editorials–23.08.2017
After several consecutive years of depreciation against the US dollar, the rupee has strengthened solidly over the course of this calendar year. It has gained
Pulses get dearer on import curbs | Business Standard News–23.08.2017
Import restrictions on tur, urad and moong before the harvesting season seem to be working as their prices have started climbing up from below their
GST impact: PC shipments at pre-2010 levels | Business Standard News–23.08.2017
GST Fear of uncertainty and a massive destocking spree among manufacturers ahead of the goods and services tax (GST) have pushed personal computer shipments almost
Narayana Murthy takes battle to investors to explain his stand on Infosys | Business Standard News–23.08.2017
Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy has begun reaching out to investors in a bid to explain his stand on the public battle with the
Is the Infosys board wrong in blaming Murthy? | Business Standard Column–23.08.2017
If I were to trace the genesis of this problem, the two factors that pop out are loss of trust and ego! Massive efforts were
A new paradigm for financial inclusion | Business Line–23.08.2017
Financial literacy programmes aren’t enough; they should be backed by products that address real needs of consumers Finance is the glue that holds all pieces
[ Credit Rating Agencies ]–Watch out! | Business Line–23.08.2017
Consolidation in ratings business is hurting India Any consolidation by credit rating agencies in India should be restricted. Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s (S&P)
Passport verification: In a year, no more physical police verification for passports: Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi–Economic Times–22.08.2017
The integration will be achieved by providing access to the judiciary, police and prisons through a desktop dashboard to facilitate expeditious and informed decisions and
Aadhaar for financial transactions–Economic Times–22.08.2017
Sebi’s reported plan to make Aadhaar, a person’s unique identification number, compulsory for stock trading is welcome. It will create audit trails, curb money laundering
personal loan: Need instant personal loan? CASHe will scan your Facebook friends’ list to decide if you are worthy–Economic Times–22.08.2017
“CASHe is the fastest growing company in this segment and has the biggest loan book at this point in time,” claims Kumar. Name of the
Vishal Sikka: Narayana Murthy never doubted Vishal Sikka’s performance: V Balakrishnan, former CFO, Infosys–Economic Times–22.08.2017
“I think the governance standards in the company has deteriorated in the last few years,” he said. In a chat with ET Now, V Balakrishnan,
Individual bankruptcy: Here is what PM Narendra Modi government is planning – The Financial Express–22.08.2017
The government is considering bringing in regulations in phases to deal with individual bankruptcy under the overarching law — the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Error in your CIBIL report? Here’s how to resolve it – The Financial Express–22.08.2017
By Arun Ramamurthy While credit bureaus have now come of age where all lending institutions have started sharing data with the bureaus and even individuals
Future outlook: We may have to look for earning opportunities, rather than ideas; what you must know – The Financial Express– Meghnad Desai–22.08.2017
Arvind Subramaniam’s has been a refreshing appointment to the chief economic adviser position. He has raised the intellectual level of the Economic Survey reports as well
Errors on inflation large; RBI might as well raise key interest rates – The Financial Express–22.08.2017
Even a cursory look at the two charts in the latest Economic Survey, out recently, on inflation forecasts versus actual levels over the past three