In a surprise move, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has hiked repo rate by 40 basis points (bps), the first … More
Category: Banking & Finance
Trust, But Check
When I was posted as the Head of a branch in Mumbai, I was asked by my Zonal Head to … More
Pieces of Paper
When I was first posted as Branch Manager of a mid-sized branch in M.P., everything was new for me at … More
Deviant Officer
We had joined the Bank as Probationary Officers (PO) right after completing our education. We all were bachelors then and … More
The Scapegoat
I was heading Lucknow branch then. In the course of business, like any other bank, we also used to issue … More
BNPL: Boon or Bane
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is a new craze in short-term financing that allows the buyer to pay in installments … More
Alcohol Addiction
When I reported at Lucknow branch, I had envisaged that I was in for trouble, as the branch was notorious … More
Tax: Direct or Indirect?
Whenever union budget is presented, there is always a clamour for reduction in slab rates or concessions in exemptions of … More
Not A Populist Budget
Not a single rupee can be spent by the government unless we give our consent in the form of the … More
Shri R K Talwar: A Beacon of Inspiration
Talwar: A Man of Character, Courage and Integrity I have personally met and interacted with several chairmen of State Bank … More