Suvashree Choudhury And Devidutta Tripathy

Stories by Suvashree Choudhury And Devidutta Tripathy

Tata Motors to rename hatchback that sounds like Zika

Tata Motors to rename hatchback that sounds like Zika

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2016

Tata Motors is seeking an image makeover with the curvaceous hatchback, Zica.

Rajan says RBI working to clean up lenders' balance sheets

Rajan says RBI working to clean up lenders' balance sheets

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2016

The government plans to inject a total Rs 70,000 crore into the lenders over four years

Home loans offer silver lining for India's banks

Home loans offer silver lining for India's banks

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2016

Home loans also pose lower bad-debt risks for the banks than corporate loans.

India set to extend central bank term for Rajan's lieutenant

India set to extend central bank term for Rajan's lieutenant

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2016

Urjit Patel's reappointment will raise market hopes that Rajan, will also be offered an extension when his tenure ends in September.

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2015

ICICI Bank has the largest proportion of SDR loans as a percentage of its total, followed by state-run United Bank of India and Canara Bank.

RBI's tricky strategy to ease market's pre-Fed jitters

RBI's tricky strategy to ease market's pre-Fed jitters

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2015

RBI's tricky strategy to ease market's pre-Fed jitters.

Rising food prices to hit rural India in 2016

Rising food prices to hit rural India in 2016

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2015

India's overall retail inflation eased to 4.41 per cent in September, helped by falling commodity prices, but rural inflation was at 5.05 per cent

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2015

The changes would be the most ambitious overhaul to date of rules governing the liquidation or revival of companies in India.

India's confident investors ready for a Fed rate hike

India's confident investors ready for a Fed rate hike

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2015

India was less directly affected by the Chinese stock market rout and yuan devaluation that battered currencies and markets in the region.

Starbucks rival to launch India's biggest IPO in 3 years next week

Starbucks rival to launch India's biggest IPO in 3 years next week

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2015

Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd is backed by KKR & Co.

After steep rate cuts, RBI hands over baton to Delhi

After steep rate cuts, RBI hands over baton to Delhi

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2015

Although the RBI is not statutorily independent from the government, Rajan, like previous RBI Governors, has long valued his independence.

RBI expected to lower rates, while cautioning against inflation

RBI expected to lower rates, while cautioning against inflation

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2015

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is expected to express that cautiousness as he looks to manage expectations.

RBI cautious despite pressure for rate cuts

RBI cautious despite pressure for rate cuts

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2015

Raghuram Rajan remains focused on a long-term inflation target of 4 percent.

Utility debts threaten Modi's power-for-all drive

Utility debts threaten Modi's power-for-all drive

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2015

Across India, decades of mismanagement and political meddling have left utilities selling electricity below cost and turning a blind eye to rampant theft.

Reserve Bank hires outside talent to boost market nous

Reserve Bank hires outside talent to boost market nous

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2015

The new hire, Gangadhar Darbha, joined as a consultant

India will sell 10% stake in top state-run refiner Indian Oil Corp

India will sell 10% stake in top state-run refiner Indian Oil Corp

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2015

At the current market price of the stock, that stake would be valued at about $1.5 billion.

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2015

A total of 41 companies had applied for the permit

Bad debts cloud outlook for India's private sector banks

Bad debts cloud outlook for India's private sector banks

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2015

The spike at private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and Axis Bank follows a push to grab market share from India's dominant state banks.

Households yet to reap benefits of RBI's fight against inflation

Households yet to reap benefits of RBI's fight against inflation

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2015

RBI takes steps to control inflation but the masses are not convinced.

RBI expected to keep rates unchanged but strike dovish tone

RBI expected to keep rates unchanged but strike dovish tone

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2015

The RBI's next policy review is set for Sept. 29.