Moneylife News Bites Debashis Basu & Sucheta Dalal

Discover the turbulent journey of Lavasa, the picturesque hill station, as it becomes ensnared in the financial troubles of the Darwin Platform group. Raids by enforcement agencies, frozen bank operations and unresolved commitments paint a grim picture. Join Sucheta Dalal as she unravels the mysteries behind Darwin's financial struggles and the uncertain fate of Lavasa.
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Foreign banks once thrived in India's financial sector, but now they're retreating. Citibank, a retail finance pioneer, recently sold its Indian business to Axis Bank, echoing a broader trend. Standard Chartered and HSBC have minimal presence compared to local giants like HDFC Bank. Similarly, foreign mutual funds struggle, with many, including Morgan Stanley and Fidelity, leaving. This shift marks a departure from optimistic projections of the 1990s. Mismanagement and global crises favoured Indian firms, which capitalised on trends like digital banking. Foreign companies' short-term perspectives led to their exit, while Indian firms thrived. Listen to this week's episod as Debashis Basu explains.
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Discover how Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das is revolutionising the banking sector's supervision. From stringent actions against major banks like HDFC and Kotak Mahindra to addressing systemic failures and embracing technological advancements, Shaktikanta Das is reshaping RBI's approach. Dive into the intricacies of RBI's regulatory evolution, the impact of social media on financial stability and the challenges faced in the digital era. Explore how Governor Das's tenure marks a significant shift towards effective governance amidst global crises.
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This video looks at a leaked investigation into the Adani Group by SEBI, India's market watchdog. Offshore investors in Adani might have broken disclosure rules. SEBI's investigating, but it's unclear how serious it is. This is linked to accusations of stock manipulation against Adani. Leaks raise questions about SEBI's speed and transparency.
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Explore SEBI's recent measures aimed at regulating small-cap funds amidst market concerns. Learn about stress tests focusing on liquidity, volatility, and valuation, and their potential implications. Discover criticisms surrounding the tests' effectiveness and SEBI's classification of small-cap stocks. Gain insights into the debate on the practicality and efficacy of these regulatory efforts in the investment landscape, as Debashis Basu explains.
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In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court of India overturned a Rs8,000-crore arbitration order favoring the Anil Ambani group, impacting Reliance Infrastructure Ltd and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. This ruling, with significant financial and legal implications, highlights complexities in commercial disputes and questions of corporate governance. Learn more about this landmark case and its repercussions as Sucheta Dalal explains in this episode.
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