Laxmi Vilas Bank to venture into home loan segment

Private sector bank, Laxmi Vilas Bank (LVB) has chosen to foray into the home loan business. This decision was taken by the bank due to its inability to compete in the increasing home loan rates due to high cost of funds.

Maruti increases prices by up to Rs 7,500

The country’s biggest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India has hiked the costs of all its models, excluding Alto, by up to Rs 7,500, quoting a steep hike in input costs.

Renault constructing a car for India

French car manufacturer Renault has said it is constructing a car to fulfill the needs of the Indian market and is anticipated to be launched after 2013.

Prices of Hyundai cars to increase by 1.2%

Car manufacturer, Hyundai Motor India has said that it would be hiking the prices of its products by up to 1.2% for all models, from September 1. This rise is due to the increase in input costs, the press release sent by company said.

New Direct Tax Code Bill – lost its original fizz?

The earlier proposal of introducing taxation upon withdrawal (EET) instead of the existing tax free (EEE) status for certain instruments like PPF etc. had earlier been withdrawn in a revision. If that were to be implemented perhaps the tax slabs could have led to a dramatic saving for all the individuals in different tax brackets.… Read More »

Birlas to alter central Mumbai landscape

Birlas are ready to alter Mumbai’s city landscape in a step to add to the already increasing collection of residential and commercial properties in central Mumbai. The BK Birla Group company Century Textiles has recruited the Shapoorji Pallonji group to construct a 20-acre property where a textile mill is situated in Worli in Central Mumbai.

Personal loan lender accepts Federal Bank in its 3-way life JV

Personal loan lender IDBI Bank has agreed to Federal Bank’s long-standing demand that its name should be included in the 3-way life insurance partnership promoted by both the  lenders in association with Belgian insurer Ageas. The JV IDBI Fortis Life is now renamed