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The author is a practising chartered accountant and an independent director on many large public companies whose views and ideas have been instrumental in framing policy
Domestic as well as international funds have been active in the market specifically distressed space. Despite the constraints of NCLT and lockdown India has witnessed lot of interest.
Read MoreBankers seem to have unlimited leverage over borrowers in the case of a default. Banks are lending with covenants that disbursement and draw-down will happen only if all covenants are complied with. Borrowers tend to yield to pressure as they have timelines to meet in the pursuit of financial closure and project completion
Read MoreThe spontaneity, the banter and the informal lunch hour tête-à-têtes of the board room. Will they wither away in the formality of Covid-appropriat recorded proceedings of virtual meetings?
Read MoreImpact of pandemic is going to have a long lasting blow as it seems to be here longer than one had anticipated. One of the measures to be adopted is the quick inoculation of the vaccination program to keep fatalities in check to withstand the pressure.
Read MoreIndian start-ups have attracted capital in the form of equity, provided largely by venture capitals, high net worth individuals and private equity firms.
Read MoreHowever, the Indian government and RBI are yet to decide the way forward for cryptocurrency. A large bank can associate with a neo bank and use its digital and technology platforms so as to provide efficient service to the customers.
Read MoreThe mergers of such banks certainly testify that banking activity can be carried out by promoters with ability to raise capital and having a robust risk management system.
Read MoreIn the coming years, Blockchain will spread exponentially to the financial industry. The industry is also investigating the exponential use of Blockchain instances. Blockchain is just not about Bitcoin, but there's a lot more to it yet to be found.
Read MoreThe role of government regulations will be equally crucial at this stage to support a robust FinTech system to promote healthy competition in the market.
Read MoreWith planned strategic roadmap and robust action devoid of bureaucratic rigmarole, India can bring its economy back to track and become an attractive investment hub for businesses from world over.
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