The Kolkata-based non-banking financial company (NBFC) twins – Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd. (SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Ltd. (SEFL) – which have been synonymous with infrastructure financing are in the eye of a storm, and the men in focus –Hemant Kanoria, the founder, along with his ...
On December 9-10, 2021, President Joe Biden will host the long-awaited virtual summit for leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector – the ‘Summit for Democracy’. The summit, according to the US government, will focus on challenges and opportunities facing democracies.The s...
In the past year, due to the global lockdown, major industrial activities were halted. Hence, the oil demands dropped significantly, and with lesser demand, oil producing countries had to curtail oil prices. However, as the effects of the second wave started to ease and the vaccination drive gained ...
Navaratri, an important Hindu festival is celebrated all over the country. It is and should be a symbol of national integration and oneness among Indians. It is celebration of the Sakthi cult - concept of feminine energy as pervading the whole universe, including flora and fauna and life force in ev...
Gold has always been considered as a traditional investment tool by Indians; once gold coins were used to be a currency. Later this approach changed and Indians mostly turned towards gold jewelleries. This inclination has been continuing till date, while the festive season usually attracts most of t...
White goods hold a significantly large base in the Indian consumer market and include goods like television, AC, refrigerator, washing machines, kitchen appliances, etc. In India, the consumer durable industry is expected to witness double-digit growth in the festive season sales in 2021, although t...
The textile industry in India is one of the largest employers after the agriculture sector and has been very significant to the country's GDP growth. However, for the last two years, the sector has faced some challenges due to GST, etc. The pandemic was another challenge. So, this year's festive sea...
Deepavali is an important Hindu festival, celebrated on the dark fortnight of Hindu month ‘Aswin. In 2021, it will be celebrated on November 4, over five days commencing from Aswayuja Bahula Chathurdasi and culminating in Kartika Sudh Vijaya. The term Deepavali means festival of lights. On Deepava...
Ruma Dey appointed as Chief General Manager of State Bank of India Ruma Dey has been appointed as the new Chief General Manager (CGM) of SBI replacing Ranjan Kumar Mishra. He retired from bank services in September. Before taking charge in the Kolkata branch, Ruma Dey was chief general manager ...
Nagendra Shaw, Director of Shree Balaji Realcon and N K Realty, shares his opinion about the impact of the second wave of the Covid 19 pandemic on the Indian real estate market, focusing on the Kolkata market.Q. What has been the impact of the second wave of the Covid 19 pandemic on the Indian real ...
