as Barack Obama to seek tax increases for wealthiest to help middle class By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2015-01-19T03:44:00+05:30 The tax proposals would face opposition from the Republican-controlled Congress. Its lawmakers argue that tax hike would hamper economic growth at a time the country cannot afford it Full Article Industry Barack Obama
as SAP aggressively moving customers to new database By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2015-02-05T00:09:00+05:30 You’ve got to hand it to SAP for competitive vision. Then take some back for how it’s explaining itself. Full Article Industry
as FCC approves net neutrality rules, classifies broadband as utility By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2015-02-28T00:02:00+05:30 The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to regulate broadband Internet service... Full Article India
as An uneasy relationship between telecom & technology By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2015-03-03T00:45:00+05:30 For the next four days, a sprawling conference centre here will become the global hub for the telecommunications and technology industries. Full Article India Industry Facebook Vodafone
as Etihad Airways’ rapid ascent frustrates rivals By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2015-03-04T00:25:00+05:30 Emerging from the desert like a giant steel squid, Abu Dhabi’s new airport terminal is starting to take shape. Full Article Industry Etihad Airways
as US presidential hopefuls play middle-class card By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2015-06-18T00:40:00+05:30 Candidates are following a shift in the political debate, from jobs and a fragile economic recovery during the 2012 campaign, to one now centred on income inequality Full Article India
as US Elections 2016: What the US embassy in Delhi looks like right now By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2016-11-09T07:18:48+05:30 US Elections 2016: The US Embassy in Delhi is all set to welcome the new President. Here are some pics what the US embassy in Delhi looks like right now: Full Article World News
as UN assembly grants observer status to ICC By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2016-12-15T06:01:00+05:30 The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has granted observer status to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Full Article World News
as FIFA gives Africa, Asia a surprise soccer World Cup new year gift By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2017-01-12T06:08:00+05:30 Fifa adding more World Cup berths could mean better representation for Asia and Africa Full Article Opinion
as US H1B visa: Donald Trump move not to have immediate impact on India, says Nasscom By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2017-04-20T06:38:00+05:30 The President’s executive order directs the federal bureaucracy to enforce visa law more vigorously, and to study new ways to reform and restrict the H-1B system. Full Article World News
as The digital workspace has arrived? By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2017-07-03T01:45:00+05:30 Employees no longer need to be working at the desk to stay productive: Microsoft. Full Article Industry Technology
as Uber scraps post-trip tracking feature via app; how empowering was that? Find out By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2017-08-30T05:25:00+05:30 Uber doing away with the post-trip tracking feature that had drawn the ire of users is a sign of the torsion privacy concerns create when faced with the demands of a data-driven world. Full Article Industry
as Serious charges: Air Asia board says former CEO to blame By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2018-06-20T05:33:27+05:30 The board of directors of AirAsia Group (AAGB) on Tuesday rebutted all allegations levelled against the airline’s top brass including group CEO Tony Fernandes, deputy group CEO Bo Lingam and also AAGB and AirAsia India. Full Article Airlines/Aviation Infrastructure
as US vs China: Internet is splitting into two as trade war rages By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2018-11-10T07:01:55+05:30 Western bigwigs were a no-show at China’s biggest web conference. Full Article Industry Technology
as China-backed Asia trade deal pushed back to 2019 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2018-11-14T00:47:00+05:30 Asian nations gave up hopes of completing a 16-nation trade bloc this year, with Chinese and Australian officials now looking to finalise the deal in 2019. Full Article Economy
as Chip stock carnage seeps into Asia with $11-bn loss By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2018-11-17T00:18:00+05:30 The chipmaking sector saw another bout of selling in Asia, wiping at least $11.2 billion in market value, as weak forecasts from Nvidia and Applied Materials added to the latest signals that demand for servers, personal computers and mobile is falling. Full Article Markets
as Facebook investors want Mark Zuckerberg to step down as firm’s chairman By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2018-11-18T01:50:00+05:30 Facebook used a Republican public relations firm to help repair its battered reputation following criticism of social media. Full Article Industry Technology
as Massive data breach at Marriott’s Starwood hotels By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2018-12-01T01:37:00+05:30 Marriott International said it’s investigating a hack of the guest reservation database at its Starwood unit that may be one of the biggest such breaches in corporate history. Full Article World News
as Lyft to woo investors with fast US growth in IPO race with Uber By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-02-16T05:45:35+05:30 Lyft will pitch investors on its fast growth in the United States as it seeks to beat out Uber to become the first publicly listed ride-hailing company, according to people familiar with the matter. Full Article IPO Markets
as Captain Marvel targeted by Online trolls, but Disney was ready for them By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-03-08T01:04:52+05:30 Executives and strategists try to keep their tactics under the radar, and Disney declined to provide an executive to comment on its tactics. But the studio’s answer to the online hate is there for all to see on the internet. Full Article Entertainment
as US First Lady Melania Trump: Growing ease on official role, but not politics By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-03-10T01:04:00+05:30 As President Donald Trump shows his eagerness for the coming 2020 re-election battle, the first lady's fervour for participating in the effort is not that clear. Full Article World News
as Fear of Trump walking on Xi haunts China as trade talks near end By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-03-13T01:42:00+05:30 As Trump claims to be the first American president to stand up to Beijing, his aides have built a possible deal on a foundation of distrust. Full Article World News
as As trade war looms, EU sets limits on Palm Oil in Biofuels By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-03-14T02:20:00+05:30 The biggest palm oil producers stepped up lobbying in Brussels to defend its future in the European market. Full Article Commodities Markets
as Mueller Report: Pelosi under pressure as progressive demand impeachment of Donald Trump By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2019-04-21T01:20:00+05:30 Mueller report identified at least 10 instances of potential obstruction of justice by Donald Trump. Full Article World News
as Lockdown impact: 42% Indians have increased use of digital payments, says report By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T17:51:00+05:30 The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has been urging Indians to use more digital payment methods, so that people do not step out even to go to the ATM, reduce social contact and curb the spread of Covid-19. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Will discuss distressed assets fund for realty with SBI: HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T20:49:00+05:30 The fund will work in a similar manner in which the public sector and private sector partnered to invest and rescue Yes Bank. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as We have adequate liquidity in all four of our NBFCs: Thomas John Muthoot, CMD, Muthoot Pappachan Group By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-16T01:15:00+05:30 There will be very limited impact on affordable housing loans, most of which are backed by cash flow, and given mostly to the salaried class who have a steady income. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Short-term impact of COVID-19 will be severe in all segments: K Paul Thomas, CEO, ESAF By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-18T01:00:00+05:30 ESAF has more than 96% of its exposure in the micro-segment with the average ticket size of the loan being Rs 33,000. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as RBI measures for NBFCs unlikely to boost credit flow to broader economy: Moody’s By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:34:34+05:30 The RBI announced the liquidity facility under the TLTRO 2.0 window for NBFCs and MFIs after these institutions failed to get funding under the earlier TLTRO scheme announced late in March. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Cash loses, digital transactions win: More people go online to transfer money in March: RBI data By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:41:00+05:30 Digital transactions have gained new heights in the month of March as India announced a lockdown due to coronavirus. The total value of Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) transactions also witnessed a spike. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as ICICI Bank launches voice banking services on Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T15:36:00+05:30 This novel facility offers customers yet another way to connect with their bank from home at a time when they are advised to stay indoors in the wake of the nationwide lockdown, ICICI Bank said in a release. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Good news for homebuyers! HDFC cuts lending rate by 15 basis points By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-21T19:40:00+05:30 The RBI last month cut the policy rate by 75 basis points to spur growth amid the COVID-19 crisis. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as NBFC and MFIs’ funding gap to further increase to Rs 15k-25k crore: Acuité Ratings By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-25T05:00:00+05:30 However, if collections don’t revive rapidly for the NBFCs and MFIs in particular within this period, the liquidity challenges may continue and will necessitate longer term funding,” the firm said. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Covid-19 impact: Asset quality could come under stress, says IndusInd Bank CEO By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-28T02:20:00+05:30 The lender’s gross NPAs stood at 2.45% of gross advances as on March 31, 2020, up from 2.18% on December 31, 2019, while the net NPA ratio stood at 0.91% of net advances as on March 31, 2020, down from 1.05% on December 31, 2019. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Axis Bank sets aside Rs 3,000 crore for COVID-19 impact By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T05:45:00+05:30 The bank’s advances grew 15% y-o-y to Rs 5,71,424 crore as on March 31, with retail loans up 24% y-o-y to Rs 3.05 lakh crore, accounting for 53% of the net advances. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as RBI extends curbs on Mumbai-based Co-operative bank for 6 months By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T17:03:00+05:30 The Reserve Bank in October 2018 had barred the bank from granting or renewing any loan for six months and later extended the curbs twice. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Banks set to declare Cox and Kings exposure as ‘fraud’ account By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T00:50:00+05:30 This classification will require banks to make provisions of 100% of the total amount due to them as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as RBI makes it easier for banks to support mutual funds By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T02:40:00+05:30 On Thursday, the RBI said banks would be eligible for regulatory benefits irrespective of whether they supported MFs with resources from the special window or otherwise. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das to hold meeting with bank chiefs on Saturday By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T19:50:00+05:30 The meeting will take stock of implementation of several steps announced by the RBI, including moderation in interest rate and its transmission, as well as liquidity infusion measures to support the industry. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as NPAs of BoB, Indian Bank surge multi-fold in 6 years: RTI data By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-03T13:17:00+05:30 The number of NPA accounts rose from 2,08,035 as on March 31, 2014, to 6,17,306 as of December 2019. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as COVID-19: NBFCs ask RBI for one-time restructuring of all loans till March 2021 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T14:08:35+05:30 RBI, on April 17, announced to provide special refinance facilities for a total amount of Rs 50,000 crore to NABARD, SIDBI and National Housing Bank (NHB) to enable them to meet sectoral credit needs. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as PSB NPAs likely to rise 2-4 per cent points; may push govt to recapitalise via RBI reserves, bonds: Report By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:10:00+05:30 The government can issue recapitalisation bonds, or the RBI's huge reserves of over USD 127 can also be dipped into to help the state-owned bank's recapitalisation needs, it said. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as State-owned bank NPAs may rise in FY21, govt’s fiscal deficit to widen: Bank of America By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:21:00+05:30 The government can issue recapitalisation bonds, or the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) huge reserves of over USD 127 can also be dipped into to help the state-run banks' recapitalisation needs, it said. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Yes Bank case: ED files charge sheet against bank co-founder Rana Kapoor By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T17:55:25+05:30 Kapoor, former MD and CEO of Yes Bank, was arrested by the ED on March 8 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He is accused of sanctioning loans to certain firms against kickbacks. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of Maharashtra cut lending rates By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T21:40:00+05:30 State-owned Indian Overseas Bank and Bank of Maharashtra on Wednesday announced a reduction in their marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR). "Our Bank has revised the MCLR w.e.f 10.05.2020 until further review," Indian Overseas Bank said in a regulatory filing. The Chennai-headquartered lender said the MCLR for the benchmark one-year tenor loan has […] Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Yes Bank creates stressed asset management vertical to resolve NPA accounts By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T18:03:00+05:30 This will lead to the share of retail and small business loans to grow to a level of 60 per cent in the next two years from the current 44 per cent, he said. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Yes Bank’s deposit woes continue as CASA slides 63% y-o-y By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T00:45:00+05:30 Analysts say that some of these accounts availing moratorium could very well have turned defaulters in the ordinary course of business, but the moratorium delays recognition by a few months. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Stressed assets: Lenders may create bad bank, says SBI chief By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T02:01:00+05:30 In an interview with CNBC TV18, Kumar said the time is right to set up a structure, along the lines of a bad bank, given there are adequate provisions for existing non-performing assets (NPAs). Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as Loan moratorium should be in place till December 31: Yes Bank MD & CEO Prashant Kumar By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T03:20:00+05:30 Banks are flush with liquidity, but they also have to look after the interest of depositors. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry
as RBL Bank net profit falls 54% as provisions rise By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:20:00+05:30 The bank has provided moratorium to around a third of its customers, RBL Bank MD & CEO Vishwavir Ahuja said in a conference call after results. Full Article Banking & Finance Industry