Abhijit Lele
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Abhijit Lele
Abhijit Madhav Lele covers banking financial services at Business Standard. Earlier, he has worked with the Press Trust of India, covering banking, finance, and capital markets in Delhi and Mumbai (1997-2006). He also had a stint in the editorial team of India Economic Update, a Dalal Street Journal group publication (1995-1997). He has also worked as a lecturer (psychology) with Sathaye College, Bombay University (1992-95).
Abhijit Madhav Lele covers banking financial services at Business Standard. Earlier, he has worked with the Press Trust of India, covering banking, finance, and capital markets in Delhi and Mumbai (1997-2006). He also had a stint in the editorial team of India Economic Update, a Dalal Street Journal group publication (1995-1997). He has also worked as a lecturer (psychology) with Sathaye College, Bombay University (1992-95).
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With rise in WPI, Street expects RBI to raise repo
In September, inflation stood at 6.46%, the highest since February
 "With rise in WPI, Street expects RBI to raise repo")
IOB's tier-II bonds see CRISIL downgrade
Asset quality, earnings profile to remain under stress
 "IOB's tier-II bonds see CRISIL downgrade")
There is no need for undue worry over banks' health: R K Bansal
Interview with CDR Cell Head & Executive Director, IDBI Bank
 "There is no need for undue worry over banks' health: R K Bansal")
 "24 months a bit too long?")
Central Bank of India's Tier I-II bonds downgraded by CRISIL
The Mumbai-based public sector lender is witnessing a sharp and sustained deterioration in asset quality
 "Central Bank of India's Tier I-II bonds downgraded by CRISIL")
Lanco's CDR bankers seek more information
The bankers working on the CDR proposal have asked for the financial details of the group companies
 "Lanco's CDR bankers seek more information")
CRISIL downgrades NELCO's bank loans
Tata group entity hit by order delays
Irda slaps Rs 5 lakh penalty on Barclays Investments & Loans
Fine imposed as Barclays received payouts, as a corporate agent, during 2008-09 and 2009-10, over and above permitted remuneration
Rupee strengthens on weak global dollar
Indian currency had opened slightly weak in morning at 61.88 against previous close 61.74
 "Rupee strengthens on weak global dollar")
Winsome's lenders begin groundwork to recover loan
According to the lenders, Kroll's report was based on "hearsay and market intelligence", and not backed by corroborative facts
Banks post faster growth in H1FY14
Banks' investments in securities grew at 8.9% to Rs 21,8400 cr during March-end and September 20
 "Banks post faster growth in H1FY14")
Q1FY14 CAD in line @ 4.9% of GDP
Balance of Payments in negative territory with $300 mn drawdown
 "Q1FY14 CAD in line @ 4.9% of GDP")
Rupee recovers in early trades
On Friday, rupee had closed at 62.49
 "Rupee recovers in early trades")
BoI plans to mobilise $1 bn via FCNR (B)
The cost of funds (from FCNR-B) after swapping is about 8.5%, cheaper than the prevailing rates in the market
 "BoI plans to mobilise $1 bn via FCNR (B)")
Banks unlikely to raise deposit rates
A private sector bank hiked their one year deposit rate to 10%, but this is unlikely to be an indicator
 "Banks unlikely to raise deposit rates")
Saraswat Co-op Bank, Shamrao warm up to the idea of private bank
Both co-op banks have begun groundwork to travel the path and are awaiting RBI norms for conversion
 "Saraswat Co-op Bank, Shamrao warm up to the idea of private bank")
Chaudhuri leaves SBI merger for successor
Says groundwork ready but incoming team should decide
 "Chaudhuri leaves SBI merger for successor")
The legacy I am leaving is much better than what I inherited: Pratip Chaudhuri
Interview with Chairman, SBI
 "The legacy I am leaving is much better than what I inherited: Pratip Chaudhuri")
BoI to raise Rs 1,500 cr capital through Basel III bonds
Funds to boost its tier II capital for business growth
BJP has a hidden agenda to polarise India: Sachin Pilot
Interview with Minister of Corporate Affairs
 "BJP has a hidden agenda to polarise India: Sachin Pilot")