Deepak Parekh

PM Modi had 'lucky 9-months' with fall in oil price: Deepak Parekh

Showing signs of restlessness, Deepak Parekh, Chairman of HDFC, on Wednesday said there have been no improvement on ease of doing business in the country and that PM Modi had 'lucky 9-months' with fall in oil price.

Feb 18, 2015, 17:42 PM IST

Distinguish between legitimate funds and black money: Parekh

In the wake of a new list revealing names of nearly 1,200 Indian account holders in Swiss banks, eminent banker Deepak Parekh on Tuesday said the government should distinguish between legitimate and illicit funds before taking any action.

Feb 10, 2015, 13:18 PM IST

It's time we stop over-dependence on 'fickle FIIs': Parekh

Raising concern about over-dependence of Indian capital markets on foreign institutional investors, eminent banker Deepak Parekh has said that something needs to be done to change this pattern.

Nov 09, 2014, 18:37 PM IST

Time's ticking fast on Modi govt's feel good wave: Parekh

Parekh also said that India currently has "exceptionally good conditions" in place to aspire for 10 percent economic growth but much needs to be done to achieve that target.

Nov 09, 2014, 16:42 PM IST

Exceptionally good conditions in place for 10% growth: Deepak Parekh

While stating that a 10 per cent GDP growth was certainly achievable, Parekh, however, said he would not "hazard a guess" on the time frame for achieving a double-digit growth.

Nov 08, 2014, 12:28 PM IST

Maharashtra polls: India Inc's leading lights cast their vote

Godrej Group chairman Adi Godrej was more vocal in rooting for the BJP, saying a saffron party victory bodes well for the state.

Oct 15, 2014, 15:34 PM IST

Need more clarity on REITs' taxation: Parekh

At his maiden budget earlier this month, Arun Jaitley had said the REITs have been successfully used to get investment into the sector.

Jul 22, 2014, 15:47 PM IST

HDFC group says yet to consider merger plan

HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh Monday termed as premature the speculation about a merger between the mortgage major and its banking arm HDFC Bank but said that the entities may look at the possibility if it is a "win-win" situation.

Jul 21, 2014, 22:28 PM IST

Parekh favours online approval to tackle 'speed money' menace

Parekh said that various approvals for housing projects take as long as 18-24 months, particularly in some big cities.

Jun 22, 2014, 11:56 AM IST

'Transparency, timely approvals can reduce home prices by 20%'

Priority sector housing loans should be increased to at least Rs 40 lakh per unit, he added.

Jun 19, 2014, 16:10 PM IST

Incentivise retail investors to enter capital markets: Parekh

Pressing the need to incentivise retail investors to enter domestic capital markets, industry leader Deepak Parekh today called for cutting down the dominance of foreign institutions whom he likened to big 'party-hoppers'.

Jun 12, 2014, 22:25 PM IST