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Articles 121 through 220 of 500:
- Exports Show Resilience (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 03, 2007)
India’s exports grew 19% in dollar terms in August 2007 against a considerably slower 4.3% when denominated in rupee.
- Sbi, Icici Bank To Start Business In Singapore (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 03, 2007)
Singapore has agreed to allow State Bank of India and ICICI Bank to launch full banking operations in the South-East Asian countries, under the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with India.
- Indian Capital Goes Abroad (Business Line, Ashoak Upadhyay , Oct 03, 2007)
A strong rupee, the skilled-labour shortage, changing demographic profile of overseas clients and the firms’ own movement up the value chain are all playing a role in encouraging high-tech firms to outsource their outsourced jobs to countries. . .
- Rising Rupee, Escalating Worry (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Oct 01, 2007)
Widespread disruptions have been caused by the rising rupee. Even 39 rupees will fetch a dollar.
- Wire Transfer Agents Under Govt Scanner (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2007)
Fears of money laundering and misuse of the electronic money transfer facility by terror outfits has prompted the home ministry and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to seek a detailed verification of all sub-agents of wire transfer . . . . .
- Sbi May Decrease Housing Loan Rate (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2007)
Hoping that the RBI will bring down interest rates in its upcoming policy review, the State Bank of India on Sunday said it could give discount to new housing credit seekers in the festival season and might cut home loan rates.
- Banking Gains (Frontline, Ravi Sharma , Sep 29, 2007)
KARNATAKA has been a cradle of banking in India. Seven of India’s major banks originated in the State – Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank, Corporation Bank, Vijaya Bank, Karnataka Bank, Vysya Bank and the State Bank of Mysore.
- The Wheat Puzzle (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2007)
Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has ruled out fresh wheat imports, citing the availability of enough stocks to meet domestic demand.
- Economy: Growth Drivers Getting More Broad-Based (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Sep 29, 2007)
The Reserve Bank of India’s Annual Report for 2006-07 exudes optimism about the continuation of the strong growth momentum with the impulses of growth getting more broad-based.
- In Public Interest (Frontline, Ravi Sharma , Sep 29, 2007)
PUBLIC sector utilities such as the Postal Department, the Department of Telecommunications and the Railways have been playing a key role in propelling Karnataka forward.
- Autonomy Goes With Accountablilty (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 29, 2007)
The Government of India has reportedly advised the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to subscribe to bonds issued by the overseas arm of India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) using $5 billion from the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
- ‘Higher Rupee Both Problem And Opportunity For Exporters’ (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Sep 28, 2007)
The Government will work towards a level playing field but exporters must use the strong rupee as an opportunity for greater efficiency and cost consciousness.
- Fallout Of The Global Credit Crisis (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 28, 2007)
The turmoil in the global financial markets continues unabated. Starting with the sub-prime segment of U.S. housing market, the problem has transformed into a broader credit market crisis which, as recent events in France and the United Kingdom . . . .
- No Immediate Relief Likely From Rbi's Move: Economist (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2007)
Reserve Bank's decision to ease overseas investment norms is an enabling step but its benefits will take time to show up, feel experts.
- Sensex Up 111pts; Ongc Up 4% (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2007)
The Sensex is now up 111 points at 17,032.
- Ring-Fencing Banks (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Sep 27, 2007)
The RBI expresses serious reservations about the new kinds of corporate structures planned by banking institutions.
- Sensex Touches 17k... But Marketmen Advise Caution (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2007)
The superfast Sensex seems to be racing ahead of the market. It took just five trading sessions for it to reach 17,000 from 16,000 after the barometer index first struck 16,000 on September 19.
- Exporters Can Look For Some Succour, Says Fm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2007)
Our exchange rate has a symbiotic relationship with the exchange rate of the US... The rupee is stable against the Euro and many other currencies. ",indian FM Chidambaram said
- Surging Rupee (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2007)
THE Reserve Bank of India has doubled the overseas investment limit for individuals to Rs 80 lakh per year.
- Sensex Moving From 17k To 18k (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2007)
Amidst the euphoria over the markets scaling dizzying heights and the BSE benchmark Sensex crossing the 17,000 milestone on Wednesday, some analysts have warned caution and said the markets should consolidate now, with one expert . . . . .
- Sensex Takes Short Shy At Peak 17,000 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2007)
The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange index gained 125.53 point to 17,025.07 soon after the counters opened for trade on Wednesday from Tuesdays close of 16,899.54 points. ...
- The Choke Eases Even More (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2007)
The RBI has shown itself willing to let the growing forex reserves be put to the best use by Indian residents themselves, be they individuals or corporate bodies
- Liberalisation No End To Re Rise (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 27, 2007)
The RBI’s latest move to liberalise foreign exchange regulations in a bid to somehow temper the appreciation of the rupee is likely to be a case of too late, if not too little.
- Sensex Scales 17,000 (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2007)
The BSE Sensitive Index shot past the 17,000-mark on Wednesday, exactly one week and five trading sessions after it breached the 16,000 mark, making for the fastest 1,000-point gain in its history.
- Doors Opened For Processed Gm Foods To Enter Market (Indian Express, Sonu Jain, Sep 26, 2007)
In a move that’s likely to have a significant bearing on the food processing industry, the Government has allowed processed food containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and exempted it from regulatory approval.
- Rbi Eases Forex Rules Further (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2007)
Liberalised remittance scheme limit doubled
Listed cos. can park up to 50 p.c. of
net worth in portfolio investments
Ceiling for overseas investments by MFs increased to $5 b
- Rbi Further Eases Forex Norms (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2007)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Tuesday, decided to accelerate the implementation of third phase of the recommendations of Committee on Fuller Capital Account Convertibility (CFCAC) regarding foreign exchange outflows.
- To Contain Rupee Rise, Rbi Eases Forex Outflow Norms (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2007)
In a bid to neutralise the impact of huge capital inflows and check the sustained rise in the rupee’s value against the dollar, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has further liberalised the foreign exchange norms to boost the outflow of funds from India.
- What Sets India Apart From The ‘Big Five’ (Business Line, Harish Damodaran , Sep 26, 2007)
If one were to single out the most significant macroeconomic development of the country’s post-‘reform’ era, the unprecedented build-up of its foreign exchange reserves would probably emerge a clear winner.
- Rbi’S Forex Intervention Spurs Debate (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2007)
Policy makers are examining options to narrow down the gap between rising foreign capital inflows and the current account deficit in the wake of an unprecedented appreciation of the rupee, which has hit a nine-year high.
- Inflation At 3% Is Our Aim: Rbi (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2007)
With the price index slipping below four per cent, inflation has ceased to be a matter of concern for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which has now started looking at an ideal rate of 3 per cent in the medium term.
- No Rush To Follow Bernanke (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2007)
The Bernanke put, the cut in US interest rates by 50 basis points, has led to speculation that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) might follow suit.
- Rbi Looking At Ideal Inflation Of 3%: Reddy (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2007)
With the price index slipping below four per cent, inflation has ceased to be a matter of concern for the Reserve Bank of India, which has now started looking at an ideal rate of 3 per cent in the medium term.
- Amidst A Slowdown? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 24, 2007)
The consumer durables industry, according to an ET story (September 21), is not convinced there is a slowdown, as suggested by the July Index of Industrial Production (IIP) numbers.
- ‘State Govt Finances Better, But Concerns Remain’ (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2007)
The financial position of most State Governments is much better, thanks to the implementation of measures recommended by the 12th Finance Commission.
- The Great Contradiction (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Sep 24, 2007)
The rupee climbing above the Rs 40 a dollar level really does not mean much as far as currency fluctuation is concerned, especially if one has in mind the months it has been hovering at the Rs 40-plus level.
- Don’T Hold Up Holding Companies (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Sep 24, 2007)
The need for a holding company structure is apparently accepted by the RBI, though it cites various obstacles to the realisation of the goal. It is hoped the central bank shows a resolve to settle the various difficulties that may arise in the . . .
- Experts Say Rbi May Hike Crr (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2007)
India may order lenders to set aside more reserves for a fourth time this year as central bank rupee sales aimed at curbing currency gains flood the economy with cash, Credit Suisse AG and Nomura Securities Co said on Friday.
- High Note (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 22, 2007)
Many may say that there was nothing surprising about the rupee hitting a nine-year high of Rs 39.875 against the dollar on Thursday and that it was just a breach of the psychological barrier.
- Exporters Send Sos To Centre (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2007)
Exporters, on Friday, mounted pressure on the government to bail them out of the crisis triggered by the rupee rising to sub-40 level against the US dollar.
- Rupee Up And Away (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 22, 2007)
The rising rupee is here to stay for the foreseeable future, with the dollar exploring new lows after a slowdown in the US housing sector. Apart from the falling dollar, ever rising remittances, foreign institutional investment and even foreign . . . .
- Let Bulls Run, But (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 22, 2007)
When the Sensex, in tandem with markets across the world, surged past 16,000 after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points, it naturally delighted market optimists.
- Rbi May Not Go Fed Way Soon (Indian Express, George Mathew, Sep 20, 2007)
Will the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) follow the US Federal Reserve Board and cut interest rates soon? Unlikely.
- Sensex Dizzy With Fed Feelgood (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
India joined the global stock rally after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates, a move that sent investors into a frenzied buying spree from Wall Street to Dalal Street.
- Sensex Surges Past 16,000 (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
It’s all-time high; Fed rate cut powers 653-point gain
- Hints Of Economic Slowdown? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 20, 2007)
Latest data from the Central Statistical Organisation (CS0) cast doubts on the sustainability of the robust growth momentum seen over the recent past.
- Rate-Cut Rush Ruled Out (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has made his first rate cut: a 50-basis-point cut in the federal funds rate.
- Check On Rupee Rise (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
The Reserve Bank of India reportedly intervened in the forex market to collar a buoyant rupee that surged to a nine-year high against the dollar.
- Stanchart Will Pick Up Amex Bank For $860 M (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2007)
UK banking giant Standard Chartered, on Tuesday, announced it will acquire US-based American Express Bank for about $860 million a deal that will give it the much-needed additional branch licenses in India.
- ‘Economy To Grow At 8.5-9 Per Cent’ (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2007)
Even in the wake of an apparent slowdown in industrial growth in July, the Planning Commission on Tuesday projected the economy to grow by about 8.5-9 per cent during the current fiscal.
- All Quiet On The External Front (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 19, 2007)
The annual status report on the country’s external debt shows that it is pretty much a status quo on the external front: at 16.4%, our external debt to GDP ratio continues to be one of the lowest in the world.
- Cowboys Make Poor Policy Wonks (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 19, 2007)
Something perplexing is at play in the ongoing discussion about capital inflows, capital account convertibility and the appropriate rupee policy.
- Fdi Norms For Real Estate May Be Eased (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2007)
The government is likely to further liberalise the foreign direct investment (FDI) rules for the real estate sector. It is considering to reduce the minimum area requirement from 50,000 square metre to 10,000 square metre for commercial projects.
- Fed Rate Cut: A Fait Accompli? (Business Line, T. B. Kapali , Sep 17, 2007)
Its charter mandates the US Federal Reserve to hold at least eight meetings of its rate setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) every calendar year. Likewise, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England (BoE) is . . . .
- 4 % & 4 Questions (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 17, 2007)
For the week ending 1 September, inflation rate is 3.52 per cent. RBI’s target is 5 per cent this fiscal year. So with three successive weeks of inflation below 4 per cent, RBI and the government will be in self-congratulatory mode.
- The Shoe Pinches (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2007)
It would be premature to infer from the latest data on industrial performance that India's growth is past its peak. Nevertheless, the numbers point to the need for policy correctives.
- ‘Sez, Eou Schemes Need Co-Ordinated Effort’ (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2007)
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday called for a coordinated effort by all stakeholders to make special economic zones (SEZ) fulfil their objectives.
- Allow Fdi In Indian Banks (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 14, 2007)
Regardless of whether or not Blackstone, the world’s largest private equity firm, joins the race for IFCI, what is undeniable is that there is no dearth of suitors for the once beleaguered term-lending institution.
- Unravelling India’S Growth Transition (Frontline, C.P. CHANDRASEKHAR, Sep 14, 2007)
The surge in foreign capital inflows that fuelled the Indian economy’s high growth trajectory is also making it fragile and vulnerable to financial crises elsewhere.
- ‘Rbi Credit Stance Must Not Hit Growth’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2007)
Commerce and industry minister Kamal Nath on Thursday said that the RBI should revise monetary policy and ensure that credit contraction does not lead to decline in industrial growth.
- Share Market Reality (Tribune, Arun Kumar, Sep 13, 2007)
The stock market in India has been going through a roller coaster. After rising sharply for a few months and reaching a peak on July 24 (Sensex touched 15,869), it started fluctuating.
- Too Early To Call (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2007)
At first glance the quick estimates of the index of industrial production (IIP) for July 2007 released by the Central Statistical Organisation on Wednesday would seem to suggest we’re in the midst of an industrial slowdown.
- Fed Rate Cuts And Asia (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2007)
The chief beneficiary of the cycle of interest rate cuts and liquidity injections will be emerging markets, specifically Asia.
- Deadly Buses, Desperate Students (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 12, 2007)
The public concern over the dangerous conditions on Delhi roads at last seem to have reached the office of the Chief Minister. I use this occasion to highlight serious deficiencies in the way regulatory policy is formulated in our country and . . . .
- ‘Financial Sector Is In Need Of An Agenda’ (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Sep 12, 2007)
We are looking to the Raghuram Rajan Committee for a broad-based view of the financial sector by scanning the whole structure to lay out an agenda.
- India Lacks Capability To Win Terror War: Un (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2007)
A confidential United Nations report has punched huge holes in India’s anti-terrorism preparedness, after its first ever scrutiny of everything from national laws to border checkposts to judiciary to banks to policework and passports.
- Reserves Of Cunning (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2007)
Following criticism about the presence of the RBI’s nominee directors on the boards of banks, the former promptly withdrew all its officials from the boards.
- What Explains The High Gdp Growth? (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Sep 11, 2007)
The rapid increase in GDP shows no signs of abating despite stock market volatility, the rising exchange rate of the rupee and the slowdown in the global economy.
- Time For It Cos To Change Tack (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2007)
Over the last few months, there has been much discussion about the negative impact of the rising rupee on the profitability and competitiveness of Indian exports in general, and IT companies in particular.
- 'Gujarat Projected As Emerging Growth Centre At Dalian' (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2007)
A business delegation from Gujarat, led by Chief Minister Narendra Modi, has signed MoUs with foreign companies at the three-day summit 'Summer Davos' at Dalina in China.
- The Importance Of Being Pranab Mukherjee Today (New Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Sep 10, 2007)
Last week he was being referred to as 'the other PM' - an acknowledged No. 2 in the Manmohan Ministry, the Prime Minister's ace trouble-shooter, indispensable to the UPA.
- Rbi Directive To Lead Bank (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 10, 2007)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked Lead Bank to carry out a survey in four districts in the State to find out if banks are in full compliance with its norms.
- Beyond The Holding Company Debate (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 10, 2007)
Banks have been increasingly trying to capture the full potential of their customer relationships by offering an array of financial services, both fund-based and fee-based.
- Quality Infrastructure — Good Regulatory Framework, The Key (Business Line, Pradeep S. Mehta, Sep 10, 2007)
To achieve a massive investment of around $450 billion over the next five years or more for the creation of quality infrastructure, we need money from home or abroad. And to get this money, we need a quality infrastructural regulatory . . . ..
- Rbi’S Annual Report For 2006-07 — Telling A Credible Story (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Sep 10, 2007)
Although the RBI’s latest annual report covers both the performance of the Bank and that of the economy in 2006-07, public attention is focussed on the latter.
- Rbi Annual Report 2006-07: Pragmatic Remedies To Sustain Growth (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Sep 08, 2007)
The words of fiscal prudence and economic wisdom from Mint Street in Mumbai where the country’s central bank is billeted are always looked upon with avidity by policy-makers and economists alike.
- Bor Promoters To Sell Up To 10% Every Quarter (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 08, 2007)
Under pressure from the Reserve Bank of India, promoters of private banks are bringing down their shareholdings. Promoters of Bank of Rajasthan (BoR), the Tayals, who have held on to their stake for years, are finally giving in and will bring . . . .
- Tab Kept On Monetary Policy: Rbi (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 08, 2007)
Reserve Bank of India Governor Y V Reddy, on Friday, said the monetary policy will remain vigilant and pro-active to ensure global uncertainties do not affect the country's economic growth.
- Financial Stability Is Priority For Rbi: Reddy (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 08, 2007)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said it will not hesitate to use direct instruments to attain its goal of financial stability, which it feels is more important than price stability.
- Unctad Projects 8.5 P.C. Gdp Growth For India (Hindu, Ashok Dasgupta , Sep 06, 2007)
World economy to grow at 3.4 p.c. in 2007
East and South Asia fastest growing regions
Reversal in housing market decelerates U.S. growth
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