I have shared many stories and incidents related to my bank, SBI, but never talked about the Bank itself. So … More
Category: Banking & Finance
Counterproductive
When I was posted in the commercial branch at Mumbai, I was handling diamond accounts. We used to hold regular … More
Uncertainty
We live in a white-knuckled age of rapid technological changes and global instability. Fear is often our immediate response to … More
Karma Hits Back
A probationary officer (P.O.) is required to undergo training in various areas of banking during the probation period of two … More
Resilience of Indian Banks
Amid turmoil in the US and European banking sectors triggered by bank collapses, it was feared that India would also … More
Compassionate Appointments
When I was posted in the Department of Personnel Administration, I was inter alia entrusted with the job of compassionate … More
Surprise Pause
After hiking Interest rates by a cumulative 250 basis points in the last 11 months, the Reserve Bank of India … More
Excellent Report
I was designated as the branch head of an urban branch. This was my second term as branch head. Since … More
Sudden Downfall
When India’s political scene and stock market were in a tizzy over the Hindenburg report on the Adani Group, we … More
Share Market or Monkey Business
Once a man arrived at a village and announced that he would buy monkeys at 100 bucks each. Villagers were … More