HSBC India plans to launch 'green bonds' this year

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 16:08

"HSBC is the world's fourth largest issuer of green bonds. We are big player. We are working to get this in India. We are working with key authorities on this issue. Most probably we will launch this year," Kidwai said.

Retrospective tax issue needs quick-fix: Naina Lal Kidwai

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 17:18

Seasoned banker Naina Lal Kidwai says the issue of minimum alternate tax needs to be tackled amicably and fast, even as she sees full convertibility of the rupee as a 10-year programme.

RBI should pause rate hike, focus on growth: HSBC chief

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 17:34

HSBC India country head Naina Lal Kidwai has said the Reserve Bank needs to desist from hiking interest rates as growth has slumped to below potential.

Graft, high interest hit investments in India: FICCI

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 19:38

Domestic as well as overseas investments have plunged in the recent quarters due to high interest rates and widespread corruption in the general administration, says chief of a leading industry chamber.

Food Security Bill 'a troublesome act': FICCI

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 21:56

Making clear its opposition to the Food Security Bill, industry body Ficci Monday called it a "troublesome act", saying that cash transfer will be the best way forward.

RBI rate hike to be a body blow to industry: Kidwai

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 15:34

As the weak rupee raises pressure on RBI to hike interest rates, HSBC country head Naina Lal Kidwai said any increase would be a 'body blow' to industry and growth.

Govt may issue NRI bonds soon to check rupee fall: Kidwai

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 14:12

With rupee continuing to be weak against the dollar, an NRI bonds issue may become imminent soon to contain its free-fall that has already impacted the Indian economy, HSBC country head Naina Lal Kidwai said.

RBI move bad for industry, hopes quick reversal: Kidwai

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 23:45

Days after RBI tightened liquidity to check rupee fall, HSBC country head and Ficci president Naina Lal Kidwai today said the move was bad for industry as it would eventually lead to hike in interest rate.

We would be lucky if interest rates stay flat: Kidwai

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 21:58

Consider yourself lucky if interest rates stay flat as it will be very hard for RBI to lower interest rates now, HSBC India Country Head Naina Lal Kidwai said on Tuesday.

'Proposed Land Acquisition Bill is a concern for the industry'

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 20:53

Expressing its concerns over the Land Acquisition Bill, FICCI Thursday said the proposed legislation should balance the interests of the farmers and the industry.

India Inc hails RBI policy; hopes for further cut in future

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 17:46

India Inc on Tuesday welcomed the 0.25 percent interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank saying it would help revive confidence of industry and hoped for further cuts in the coming days.