interest rates

SBI 1000 days FD create a new category, may trigger new round of high deposit rates

28 sep 2008

After announcing the creation of 1000-day Fixed Deposit giving an interest rate of 10.5%, State Bank of India has proved its aggressiveness in taking lead over others in garnering public funds.

Find out the best interest rates on Fixed Deposits

06 may 2008

The common problems among most Indian investors is how to find out the best available FD rates among all Indian banks whether public, private or foreign. As it is virtually impossible to visit individual banks or their websites as there are over 100 of them operating in India.

Subprime effect on Indian markets

12 aug 2007

Sub prime lending, also called ‘B-Paper’, ‘near-prime’ or ‘second chance’ lending, refers to the practice of making loans to borrowers at interest rates above the prevailing market rates because of their low credit status and increased risk due to either a limited credit history, or histories of payment delinquencies, charge-offs or bankruptcies.

Cement sector – regaining strength!

22 may 2007

Rising inflation had forced the Indian Government to play a proactive role in fixation of prices for the cement sector. As a result, the Government had announced a flurry of steps during recent months leading to the fury of the cement manufacturers around the country.

Real Estate Bubble – Has it inflated or bursted?

19 may 2007

The Indian Real Estate sector is facing a downturn at the moment, after most analysts comparing the rise in property prices to the dotcom boom of 2000, the question now on everyone’s mind is what next lies ahead?