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Lenders see bad loans climbing

An internal assessment of its portfolio by HDFC Bank has revealed that its NPAs may rise by 50 bps.IndusInd Bank has found that its asset quality could deteriorate by a maximum of 80 bps due to the covid-19 crisis




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FMCG makers tighten supplies to Future Retail over delay in payments

There are concerns about the group’s ability to pay, especially as stores are functioning amid tight restrictions.The pandemic has caused long-term store closures across the group’s apparel, fashion, and other high-margin verticals




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Lenders to focus on corporates as retail loans expected to drop

Retail loan growth is likely to be subdued because of the recent spate of job losses and a sense of uncertainty.Some banks are already seeing higher growth in their corporate book, as compared to their retail loan book




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Demand for remote workers sees an uptick

Work-from-home jobs doubled in the third week of April versus the first week of March, said a market analyst.The new normal of WFH has also led to a need for reskilling especially in digital skills, according to staffing firms




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Airlines set to miss deadline on PW engines

A senior DGCA official said that the watchdog will take a decision on extending the deadline after the nationwide lockdown is lifted.IndiGo has 106 PW-powered A320neo planes in its fleet, while GoAir has 43




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Digital lenders struggle to cope with slowdown induced by virus

Digital lenders are seeking guidelines for full digitization and allowing eKYC and eSign mandates.eKYC was suspended for NBFCs as the SC had ruled that private firms cannot force anyone to share Aadhaar data for KYC authentication




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Delhi HC lets Bharti Airtel claim GST refund of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>923 crore

The telecom operator had excess input tax credits but could not use them to adjust its final tax liability.The HC allows Bharti Airtel to rectify its returns for the September quarter of 2017




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Pandemic opens the door for home delivery of alcohol

At the moment, there is no clear policy that governs home delivery of alcohol as it is a state subject.Home delivery of liquor is a key step in easing overcrowding and ensuring social distancing during the pandemic, say experts




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Pak PM to get tested for COVID-19, says aide

A well-known philanthropist was tested positive for the COVID-19, days after meeting the Pakistan prime minister.




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India protests Pak SC order to hold polls in PoK

The Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan was told that entire Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are an integral part of India and that Islamabad should immediately vacate the areas under its illegal occupation.




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Stunning! Alia, Bhumi, Tapsee in off shoulder gowns

The winners of the Filmfare Awards feature on the magazine's April cover.




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New to online dating? Be realistic, not desperate

With constant messaging or calling, you might give him a cold foot. So be assertive and show that you have control over your life, says Solene Paillet.




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Recipe: How to make tender jackfruit curry

Here's a traditional recipe you can make using kathal (tender jackfruit).




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What the future holds for Indian students abroad

All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.




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'Motherhood cannot be understood or explained'

Boston based poet and writer Sunayana Kachroo writes about her mother.




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'Middle class has a selfish attitude'

'Oh god, these workers will now spread the virus! Their only concern was to think about themselves.'




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Arsenal to provide free meals to aid coronavirus fight




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‘I will definitely consider becoming AIFF president in future’: Bhaichung Bhutia





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Manchester United’s Paul Pogba determined to return ‘more hungry’ from injury




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Mumbai City’s Subhashish Bose provides meals for daily wage labourers




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Eden Hazard says ‘it’s complicated’ to maintain quarantine diet plan




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Tottenham Hotspur reverse decision to furlough non-playing staff after fan outcry




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Zlatan Ibrahimovic shrugs off coughing fit, trains with Swedish side Hammarby




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France reportedly considering Ligue 1 restart in June




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International games could be off until 2021, claims FIFA vice president




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Thibaut Courtois to David de Gea: Players share childhood photos on International Goalkeeper Day




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Bundesliga aim to restart in May without fans hit by order




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Sunil Chhetri contemplated quitting, cried under pressure while playing in Kolkata




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Mohun Bagan declared I-League champions, rest of season cancelled




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Wayne Rooney feels he ‘should have scored more’ despite being record-holder




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Eden Hazard has recovered well from surgery, says Belgium coach




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FIFPRO survey reports rise in depression symptoms in players




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Mesut Ozil refuses to take 12.5% pay cut for Arsenal, faces widespread backlash




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With PL in limbo, La Liga and Bundesliga make strides towards restart




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Covid-19 tests crucial for Bundesliga resumption




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Covid-19: How Tottenham’s Serge Aurier, Moussa Sissoko flouted virus guidelines in lockdown




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‘Despite my friendship with Ronaldo, I’d go with Messi’: Wayne Rooney




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Bundesliga likely to start from May 9 if government approves




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FIFA to release $150million to member associations due to Covid-19 pandemic




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No Eredivisie title to be awarded this season, says Dutch FA




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France mull restarting season with Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue finals




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Ajax Amsterdam understand decision not to award them Eredivisie title




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Aston Villa players, coaching staff accept 25% wage deferrals




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East Bengal prematurely terminate player contracts citing Covid-19 pandemic




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Bundesliga plan to restart faces increasing opposition




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East Bengal sign Sehnaj Singh, Bikash Jairu and Cavin Lobo despite financial crisis




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UEFA releases €236.5million to member associations amid pandemic




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Liverpool’s Anfield expansion pushed back by a year due to pandemic




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UEFA gives European leagues May 25 deadline for restart plans