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RBI to be dovish on Dec 2, but rate cut in Feb only

Report sees RBI achieving its inflation target of 8% by Jan 2015 and 6% by Jan 2016

RBI dashes hopes of a rate cut for now

Rajan's deputy Khan cautions against early celebration of falling inflation, unhedged forex exposure

Asset quality stress persists as state-run banks report mixed earnings

Bankers cautioned that asset quality stress might continue in coming quarters, leading to erosion in their profitability

Rupee drops to over 3-week low at 61.62 ahead of US jobs report

This is the weakest level for the rupee since 61.83 on October 16

Rupee to weaken slightly on dollar rally: poll

Poll predicts rupee at 61.70 per dollar in six months and 62.36 in a year.

RBI deputy says 'long way' to go before inflation eases

Says reasons for elevated food prices remain 'structural'

Five reasons why Rajan may not cut rate in December

RBI could opt for a 'deep cut' after winning inflation war, say experts

Smart banks ride the e-wave

Foreign and new-age private sector banks have taken the lead in facilitating online transactions

Mouth-watering opportunity

Electronic payment systems account for 41% of the total volume of transactions in the online commerce space and 90% of the total value

Flood of complaints refuses to recede

There are umpteen cases where travel websites and airlines advertise tickets for unbelievably low prices, without mentioning taxes and other charges

India Inc bats for rate cut by RBI

Says the central bank should start focusing on growth with inflation worries subsiding

Rupee finishes almost flat at 61.41

Despite a strong start, the currency erased all its morning gains during intra-day due to sharp bouts of dollar demand from importers

Rupee sheds gains, dollar rises post US elections result

Dollar index is up 0.36%

Rupee depreciates four paise to end at 61.40

A better dollar overseas also weighed on the rupee while sustained capital inflows restricted the rupee fall

Rupee flat, custodian banks sell dollars

Most Asian currencies trading weaker against the dollar.

Private banks trump government peers on efficiency

Turning the spotlight on the changes banking & insurance saw after the introduction of private banks

40 years ago...and now: From tellers to clicks

Automated banking is a boon to customers, but it comes at a cost

Hope of patient's recovery can put paid to insurance claim

Ulips are cheaper, yet not useful

Cost is not the only factor that one should look at. It's best to keep investment and insurance apart

Forex reserves up $495 mn

Gold reserves remained unchanged for the week at $20.01 billion