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FOREX


Forex reserves rise $378 m
THE country's forex reserves have risen by $378 million to touch $73.583 billion for the week ended January 31, 2003, from $73.205 billion in the previous week, according to the latest RBI statistics. Reserves have been rising steadily on ... More

STOCKS


ICICI Bank: Hold/Sell on rise
FRESH investments in the ICICI Bank stock need not be considered. The transformation of ICICI into a low-cost banking company is progressing at a glacial pace. The expected improvement in the bank's valuation, in line with that enjoyed by HDFC ... More

TECHNOLOGY


SBM plans tech ramp-up
The bank has set a target of achieving an operating profit of Rs 415 crore and a net profit of Rs 175 crore for the next fiscal year, while registering a growth of Rs 3,400 crore in deposits and Rs 2,200 crore in advances. More

HOUSING FINANCE


Dewan Housing Finance Corporation: Well-protected
THE one-year fixed deposit programme of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) is a good investment option. The interest rates offered are relatively better vis-à-vis other major housing finance companies such as HDFC and Sundaram ... More

Housing loan rates slashed
IN the last couple of weeks many banks have slashed the interest rates on housing loans by 50-100 basis points. The banks that announced lower rates this week are IDBI Bank, CanFin Homes, HDFC and PNB Housing.

  • Canara Bank and IDBI Bank ... More

    LIFE INSURANCE


    Tata AIG's Mahalife
    TATA-AIG's Mahalife — which combines a whole life policy with a money-back one — is designed to provide regular annuity and life cover. How does it work? The policyholder has to pay premiums over a ... More

    INTEREST RATES


    Corporation Bank cuts rates on FCNR deposits
    CORPORATION Bank has reduced the interest rates on FCNR(B) deposits with effect from February 7. The new interest rates on dollar deposits for one-year to less than two years is 1.10 per cent (reduced from 1.15 per cent). For deposits for a ... More

  • NHB Capital Gains Bonds rates slashed again

    FIXED DEPOSITS


    Bank of Baroda increases deposit rates
    BANK of Baroda has revised interest rates on domestic term deposits upwards by 25 to 50 basis points across maturities effective February 10. According to a press release, the bank has effected a rate revision after considering the overall ... More
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