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Aathira Varier

Aathira Varier

Aathira Varier

Aathira Varier is a banking and insurance reporter who covers the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, with previous experience of covering equity markets. An economics graduate, she uses contextualisation and practical application of theory to communicate technical aspects of her beat.

Aathira Varier is a banking and insurance reporter who covers the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, with previous experience of covering equity markets. An economics graduate, she uses contextualisation and practical application of theory to communicate technical aspects of her beat.

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Bajaj Allianz gets Rs 1,010 crore tax demand from GST intelligence

The notice claims that the general insurer has not paid GST on reinsurance premium, despite receiving commissions from co-insurance companies

Bajaj Allianz gets Rs 1,010 crore tax demand from GST intelligence
Updated On : 03 Oct 2023 | 8:24 PM IST

Insurance industry lacks human capital in administration: Irdai member

He further said that the lack of skilled professionals has affected the Assets under Management (AUM) of these companies

Insurance industry lacks human capital in administration: Irdai member
Updated On : 03 Oct 2023 | 8:04 PM IST

Banks to continue accepting Rs 2,000 note till October 7, says RBI

From October 8 only RBI Issue Offices to accept the notes

Banks to continue accepting Rs 2,000 note till October 7, says RBI
Updated On : 30 Sep 2023 | 6:58 PM IST

Customers can now choose from multiple card networks from October 1

As per the notification, the card issuers must issue cards across more than one network and give their customers the option to choose from them

Customers can now choose from multiple card networks from October 1
Updated On : 30 Sep 2023 | 12:01 AM IST

IFC gets approval from RBI to raise stake in Federal Bank to 9.7%

IFC currently holds a 1.34 per cent stake in the bank

IFC gets approval from RBI to raise stake in Federal Bank to 9.7%
Updated On : 29 Sep 2023 | 4:02 PM IST

ICICI Lombard says it has got Rs 1729 cr tax demand from GST Intelligence

General insurer says it will file a response to the notice based on advice from its tax advisors

ICICI Lombard says it has got Rs 1729 cr tax demand from GST Intelligence
Updated On : 28 Sep 2023 | 10:24 PM IST

Credit card spending among Indians rises 2.67% to Rs 1.48 trn in August

The transactions at PoS increased by nearly 6.7 per cent to Rs 52,961 crore whereas e-commerce payments jumped to Rs 95,641 crore

Credit card spending among Indians rises 2.67% to Rs 1.48 trn in August
Updated On : 27 Sep 2023 | 11:22 PM IST

Yes Bank appoints Manish Jain as country head of Wholesale Banking

Jain succeeds Ravi Thota, who resigned in August, citing personal and professional reasons

Yes Bank appoints Manish Jain as country head of Wholesale Banking
Updated On : 27 Sep 2023 | 3:24 PM IST

Avg ticket size on UPI dips 10%, rises 22.6% on cards in H12023: Report

The ATS of P2M transactions dipped 21 per cent from Rs 839 in H1 2022 to Rs 659 in H1 2023

Avg ticket size on UPI dips 10%, rises 22.6% on cards in H12023: Report
Updated On : 26 Sep 2023 | 11:14 PM IST

RBI imposes monetary penalty on SBI, Punjab & Sind Bank and Indian Bank

Punjab & Sind Bank has to pay a fine of Rs 1 crore for failing to comply with regulations

RBI imposes monetary penalty on SBI, Punjab & Sind Bank and Indian Bank
Updated On : 25 Sep 2023 | 7:37 PM IST

ICICI Lombard General Insurance appoints Sanjeev Mantri as MD & CEO

He will take over from Bhargav Dasgupta, who will be officiating his duties until the close of business hours on 30 November 2023

ICICI Lombard General Insurance appoints Sanjeev Mantri as MD & CEO
Updated On : 24 Sep 2023 | 7:57 PM IST

LIC to challenge Rs 290 cr GST bill issued by Bihar tax authority

LIC gears up to appeal against a hefty GST demand exceeding Rs 290 cr, encompassing penalties and interest

LIC to challenge Rs 290 cr GST bill issued by Bihar tax authority
Updated On : 23 Sep 2023 | 10:09 PM IST

Bhargav Dasgupta steps down as MD & CEO of ICICI Lombard General Insurance

Dasgupta, who was appointed as the MD & CEO of the general insurer in May 2009, served the company for over 14 years

Bhargav Dasgupta steps down as MD & CEO of ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Updated On : 22 Sep 2023 | 11:31 AM IST

Combatting cybercrime key element in nurturing trust: RBI Dy governor

The Deputy Governor held a meeting with heads of the Customer Service Committee of the Board, managing directors, executive directors in charge of customer service verticals

Combatting cybercrime key element in nurturing trust: RBI Dy governor
Updated On : 21 Sep 2023 | 9:44 PM IST

RBI allows HDFC AMC's stake acquisition in DCB Bank, Karur Vysya, 2 others

Federal Bank, Karur Vysya have to ensure that acquisition does not exceed 9.5% of their paid-up share capital

RBI allows HDFC AMC's stake acquisition in DCB Bank, Karur Vysya, 2 others
Updated On : 21 Sep 2023 | 2:28 PM IST

Fino Payments shares recover after 'funds misappropriation' allegation

Lender says action by some employees will not impact it; conducts internal investigation

Fino Payments shares recover after 'funds misappropriation' allegation
Updated On : 21 Sep 2023 | 1:19 PM IST

HDFC shares fell after management indicates asset quality, margin pressure

HDFC Bank said the gross non-performing asset ratio has increased to 1.4% from 1 July, following the merger, as compared to 1.2% of HDFC Bank's as of end of the first quarter

HDFC shares fell after management indicates asset quality, margin pressure
Updated On : 20 Sep 2023 | 10:20 PM IST

ECB registration declines for the first time in FY24: RBI monthly bulletin

External commercial borrowing (ECB) refers to the borrowing of funds by Indian companies from foreign sources in the form of loans, bonds, or other financial instruments

ECB registration declines for the first time in FY24: RBI monthly bulletin
Updated On : 19 Sep 2023 | 11:57 PM IST

Sashidhar Jagdishan re-appointed as HDFC Bank MD & CEO for next three years

In March 2023, HDFC Bank board had recommended the re-appointment of Jagdishan for a period of three years

Sashidhar Jagdishan re-appointed as HDFC Bank MD & CEO for next three years
Updated On : 19 Sep 2023 | 8:59 PM IST

Surety bonds must complement bank guarantee: Irdai's Debasish Panda

According to Irdai norms, a surety bond is a contract to perform the promise, or discharge the liability, of a third person in case of his default

Surety bonds must complement bank guarantee: Irdai's Debasish Panda
Updated On : 19 Sep 2023 | 6:44 PM IST