2008 Crisis

As the 2008 crisis struck, one problem developed countries faced was to avoid another Great Depression. They managed to duck it, but soon realised that they could resemble Japan

A comparison of the 2008 and 2020 market crashes

Overall, with advancement in technologies, awareness and more investor education, we are witnessing a higher risk appetite this time compared to 2008.

Yes Bank | Why is a Financial Redressal Agency missing when it is needed most?

One is really surprised how Yes Bank’s AT1 Bonds made way to retail investors. These bonds are highly complex instruments and even financial experts will struggle to explain the mechanics of the bond.

Banking | Should RBI have a Deputy Governor based outside Mumbai?

As the RBI looks to appoint its fourth Deputy Governor, it might not be a bad idea to look at some of the appointment ideas coming from New Zealand’s central bank.

Editor's Take | Is the current economic slowdown similar to the 2008 crisis?

In this episode of Editor’s Take, Sakshi Batra gets in conversation with Gaurav Choudhury to find out how the slowdown 2019 is different from the financial crisis of 2008.

Is this replication of 2008 crisis? Rabobank explains

Michael Every of Rabobank says the macro deflationary conditions are exactly the same as 2008.

India is integral part of our strategy to go global: SKF

The Forbes India Show catches with Tom Johnstone, who runs the world's largest bearing company, SKF AB to figure if the manufacturing industry is really seeing a slowdown or not and whether the situation is anything like in 2008.

For India, pain near-term, gains medium-term: T Rowe Price

Calling the 2011 crisis as a 'more gradual slowdon' than the freeze in 2008, Mark Edwards of T Rowe Price says 2012 could be better for the emerging markets. Talking about India in particular, Edwards says he is ‘slightly overweight’ on India.

2008 vs 2011: Fitch says banks have better profits now

Speaking exclusively to CNBC-TV18, Ananda Bhoumik of Fitch Ratings says their research finds that the loan loss provisions of banks, due to Reserve Bank of India’s dictate are higher now. "And, hence, Indian banks are now entering this phase of difficult times with better profitability than in 2008," he said.

India's GDP will grow only 7.5% in FY12: Anand Mahindra

Vice chairman and managing director of Mahindra & Mahindra, Anand Mahindra is confident that the current turmoil will not be as severe as the crisis in 2008.

Overweight on Oil & Gas, FMCG and pharma space: Centrum

Dhananjay Sinha, Economist & Strategist, Centrum Broking is underweight on metals sector. Sinha sees risks coming from profitability growth in the banking sector.