#indian banking

[gazetteweekly]

Chanda Kochhar: Pioneering Path in Banking

Chanda Kochhar, born Chanda Advani on November 17, 1961, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is a prominent figure in Indian banking. Her tenure as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of ICICI Bank from 2009 to 2018 marked both significant achievements and tumultuous controversies.

Early Life and Education

Kochhar’s early years were shaped by her pursuit of academic excellence. She attended St. Angela Sophia School in Jaipur before moving to Mumbai for higher education. At Jai Hind College, she earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai. Kochhar furthered her studies by obtaining a master’s degree in management studies from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies. Her academic prowess was recognized with prestigious awards, including the Wockhardt Gold Medal and the J. N. Bose Gold Medal.

Career

Chanda Kochhar’s illustrious career at ICICI Bank began in 1984 as a management trainee. She quickly ascended through the ranks, showcasing her expertise in project appraisal and monitoring. Kochhar played a pivotal role in establishing ICICI Bank during the 1990s, contributing to its growth and expansion. Her leadership was instrumental in the bank’s foray into retail banking and its strategic initiatives in various sectors.

In 2009, Kochhar assumed the role of managing director and CEO of ICICI Bank, overseeing its operations both domestically and internationally. Her tenure was marked by numerous accolades and achievements, including steering ICICI Bank to win prestigious awards such as the “Best Retail Bank in India” and earning personal recognition as the “Retail Banker of the Year” by the Asian Banker.

Recognition and Awards

Despite her professional success, Kochhar’s career was marred by allegations of impropriety and conflict of interest. In 2018, she resigned from her positions at ICICI Bank amidst allegations of favoritism towards the Videocon Group in lending practices. Subsequent investigations by authorities led to criminal charges against Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar, and others, alleging financial irregularities and corruption.

Legacy and Controversies

Chanda Kochhar’s legacy as a trailblazer in Indian banking is overshadowed by the controversies surrounding her tenure at ICICI Bank. While her contributions to the banking sector earned her accolades and recognition, allegations of misconduct and legal proceedings tarnished her reputation and raised questions about corporate governance and ethics in India’s financial institutions.

Personal Life

Outside of her professional endeavors, Chanda Kochhar is a devoted wife and mother. She resides in Mumbai with her husband Deepak Kochhar, a wind energy entrepreneur, and their two children. Despite the challenges she faces, Kochhar remains committed to her family and continues to navigate the complexities of her personal and professional life with resilience and determination.

[finance008]

Insights into the Indian Banking Sector: Overview, Challenges, and Growth Prospects Delve into the dynamic landscape of the Indian banking sector. Gain a comprehensive overview, navigate through challenges, and explore the promising growth prospects shaping the financial future of one of the world's fastest-growing economies.

[forever70s]

Dennis Banks in 1973 & 1974

[statementofjoespookie]

on my tma shit. jon is a srk fangirl. send tweet.

and other things

[triviareads]

I like reading your thoughts on how brown people (and other BIPOCs) are written in billionaire romances. Do you have plans to write a romance with desi characters?

thank you! I've always wanted to try and finish ONE story (literally anything) but I've never actually put in the effort lol. At the moment, I'm just trying to advance my career and I don't super have time or patience for investing the amount of serious effort I'd need to finish literally anything.

But I do have ideas! I've thought about exploring the Indian diaspora in a historical romance; I want to write about a biracial Black/Indian character (characters?) descended in part from indentured Indians brought to Africa or South America or the Caribbean by the British/other Europeans and eventually immigrated to England. I've met Indians who immigrated from Africa, and they grew up with this unique culture that was a mix of African, British, and Indian and it's quite different from Indian culture alone. They or their families were also expelled (in the case of Ugandan Indians) or all but forced to leave (in the case of many Kenyan Indians) Africa, and it's a sad but interesting parallel because of how many of their ancestors were forcibly brought to Africa to begin with.

I've also thought about writing a biracial Anglo-Indian character (historically it would usually mean a white British father, and an Indian mother because, well—) because of the nebulous space they'd occupy in British society; Amita Murray has been doing an amazing job of that in her Marleigh Sisters series. Basically, they're too white to interact comfortably with Indians, too brown to be wholly accepted into British society. A lot of them historically were forced to convert to Christianity and change their names (do you see why "Kate Sharma" except surprise! her name is actually Kathani pissed me off? Why wasn't she always Kathani?).

My ideas for how I'd go about a contemporary romance are a little more vague; I've shelved my idea for a Harlequin-esque romance with an Indian billionaire from India because it was really hard to nail his voice and I spoke with multiple people about this and none of us could quite figure the guy out. So I was recently thinking about pivoting and writing a fake dating romance (and not just because people love that shit rn, though not as much as last year I think) with Indian-Americans but again, I kinda want to contrast experiences. One is the classic rags-to-riches wunderkind who made it (and a lot of that has to do with how their family immigrated to the States and under what circumstances because that's what makes a huge difference imo), and the other is comfortably middle class and they basically end up in a contractual dating situation because Reputation or something.

Anyway, those are my thoughts. TBD on if I go through with them.

[shiranuieditorial]

Light & Airy ✨

Personal name ideas for you, your characters, pets, future kids, or just for the sake of the discussion! All free to use! 🤗

⚠️ Disclaimer: Genders mentioned below are only intended as guidance; not strict rules I’m ordering anyone to follow.

Feminine-leaning given names:

艾咏 Aiyong

Amanda

Anya

April

Brianne

Cherry

Demah

Elara

Essie

Farah

Feriyal

日桜 Hio

Iin

Kaia

和咲 Kazusa

Kirana

Laila

Lorelei

Mehelia

味蕾 Mirai

Pia

Rihanna

流実 Rumi

Sari

文麗 Wenli

Yanti

弓杏 Yua

Zoulah

Gender-neutral & unisex given names:

Aria

亜早 Asa

白赫 Baihe

Dara

Dewey

Efren

Emre

Foxy

芽生 Gao

Hallie

Harper

輝羽 Hwiu

Irama

Lucky

Mahaka

Morning

Noa

Ora

Ovie

Pom

Roya

Salewyn

Sherrel

Tinne

Venera

怡翎 Yiling

Zephyr

茲棋 Ziqi

Masculine-leaning given names:

André

Chaim

Diler

演二 Enji

Hapsara

Helio

Iago

Iriawan

Karim

Kindi

Kopong

Lev

丸応 Maruo

Neo

Nuwa

Owain

René

Riady

Soren

Tasafi

Thamin

Vier

Wayan

希明 Ximing

Yahya

Yansen

Ziko

Zulkifli

Okay, okay, okay... Explanation time!

🌬️ So, these names I’ve compiled sound or feel soft, light, and airy to me, regardless of what their respective etymologies mean.

🎐 It’s all about the vibes with this one! In my head, I’m taking a moment to feel the breeze in my face…

Who says we have to be so serious and formal and academic all the time? 🤷🏽

Let’s try to have some light-hearted fun with this name bank!

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🗺️ There’s a variety of cultures and languages featured here. The Sinitic ones in particular are:

🇨🇳 艾咏 Aiyong — “mugwort chanting; mugwort singing”

🇯🇵 日桜 Hio — “sunny cherry”

🇯🇵 和咲 Kazusa — “harmonious blooming”

🇯🇵 味蕾 Mirai — “taste bud”, lit. “flavour” + “flower bud”

🇯🇵 流実 Rumi — “flowing into reality”

🇨🇳 文麗 Wenli — “prettiness of culture and literature”

🇯🇵 弓杏 Yua — “bow and apricot”

🇯🇵 亜早 Asa — “inferior morning”

🇨🇳 白赫 Baihe — “white radiance; white eminence”

🇯🇵 芽生 Gao — “shooting forth sprouts”

🇰🇷 輝羽 (휘우) Hwiu — “bright splendour feather”

🇨🇳 怡翎 Yiling — “plumes of rejoice”

🇨🇳 茲棋 Ziqi — “this chess”

🇯🇵 演二 Enji — “performance two”

🇯🇵 丸応 Maruo — “round answer”

🇨🇳 希明 Ximing — “hopeful brightness”

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Curious about any other name’s meaning and origin? 🤔

Don’t worry! I had researched everything before putting them in the list. It’s a habit at this point. 👌🏼

Send me an ask or comment below any curiosity and I’ll respond! 👇🏼

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👀 Let me know which of these given names caught your eye? Do you know anyone with any of these names? Do you agree or disagree with my personal interpretation of “light and airy” vibes?

[whatsleftofdishaa]

Jise track krna hai vo chiz honi bhi to chahiye 🥲

[nando161mando]

In key swing states, the lines at food banks are growing longer: “We have never seen this level of need in the 43 years we have been serving this community"

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/key-swing-states-lines-food-banks-are-growing-longer-rcna175377

[dulalkarmakar]

#Post_0016

⭐⭐ 5 Rupees of 2011 - Rabindranath Tagore 150 Birth Anniversary 1861-2011 - Kolkata Mint. ⭐⭐

🔰🔰 Additional Information 🔰🔰

Subject: Rabindranath Tagore 150 Birth Anniversary 1861-2011

Year: 2011

Diameter: 23 mm

Shape: Circular

Mint Mark: No Mark [ Kolkata Mint]

Coin Condition: Very Fine (VF) to Uncirculated (UNC)

Metal: Nickel-Brass

[kailash-se-birha]

The five poll guarantees implemented by the Congress government are free travel for women across the state in non-AC state-run buses: 200 units of free power per month; Rs 2,000 per month for each female head of the family; 10 kg of food grains (rice, ragi, jowar, millet) per month to BPL (below poverty line) families; Rs 3,000 per month for two years to unemployed graduates; and Rs 1,500 per month for two years to unemployed diploma holders.

Expenditure on five guarantees

In 2023-24, the government launched four guarantee schemes under various departments. These are (i) Gruha Lakshmi, (ii) Gruha Jyothi, (iii) Shakthi, and (iv) Yuvanidhi. Along with the pre-existing scheme Annabhagya, these comprise five ‘guarantees’ provided to the public. In 2024-25, Rs 53,674 crore is proposed to be spent on these schemes. This is 47% higher than the revised estimates for 2023-24. More than half the allocation has been made towards the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. Under this scheme, women heads of families below the poverty line are given Rs 2,000 monthly. In 2024-25, this scheme has been allocated Rs 28,608 crore, which is 63% of the total estimated expenditure on social welfare and nutrition.

State finances

In February, chief minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented a revenue-deficit state budget for 2024-25, with total outlay set at Rs 3,71,383 crore. The deficit stood at Rs 27,354 crore, marking the first instance where borrowings in a fiscal year surpassed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark. Siddaramaiah also allocated Rs 52,000 crore towards the implementation of five guarantee schemes for 2024-25.

Some of the BCG short sighted policy recommendations being implemented:

Turns out the freebies are not really free and the brunt of these votebank promises are going to be paid by the average karnataka resident. As for the other BCG recommendations which don't involve cost transfer we'll have to wait and watch.

[gone2soon-rip]

LYNNE REID BANKS (1929-Died April 4th 2024,at 94).British author of books for children and adults.Banks wrote forty-eight books, including the best-selling children's novel The Indian in the Cupboard, which has sold over 15 million copies and has been successfully adapted to film. Her first novel, The L-Shaped Room, published in 1960,was an instant and lasting best seller. It was later made into a movie of the same name and led to two sequels, The Backward Shadow and Two is Lonely. Banks also wrote a biography of the Brontë family, entitled Dark Quartet, and a sequel about Charlotte Brontë, Path to the Silent Country.Lynne Reid Banks - Wikipedia

[forever70s]

L to R: John Trudell, Dennis Banks, Russell Means, and Eddie Benton-Banai of the American Indian Movement (1971)

[glowingcritter]

The Arrest of Dennis Banks

San Fransisco Airport, 1978

[fieriframes]

[And then put the tamarind chutney, and then make a mint cilantro water, which we pour it in it. House is still standing on the banks of the lake in Zurich and putting it in it. Your Indian custom must have missed the Santo in there.]

[hinsaa-paramo-dharma]

Yeh elder bhaiyaas ko kya chull machti hai

Like- he literally just dhobi pachaad-ed me and then said "Mujhe fight karne ka mann kar rha tha :("

[windingpathways]

it's my birthday today (4/18)-- I'm turning 25! unfortunately I'm still dealing with health issues, and my bank account is sitting at -$248 due to rent automatically withdrawing from my account too soon before my paycheck arrives in a couple days :/

not an emergency, please don't feel bad if you can't help, but if anyone would like to send me a few bucks to my v*nmo or c*shapp, I have cards attached to those and would love to be able to use them get a little something nice to eat. they're dead empty rn.

you can find me on both those apps at $wanderingivy

love y'all <3