RBI responds to RTI query on Sharia-compliant mutual funds in IndiaThe Islamic or Sharia-compliant financial system is based on the principles of not charging an interest on deposits, as it is prohibited un...
11 Aug, 2017, 10.54 AM IST
No steps taken for launching Sharia-compliant mutual funds in India: RBIReplying to an RTI application filed by a PTI correspondent, the central bank said the Government of India had sought its comments on the l...
31 Jul, 2017, 10.16 AM IST
No deadline for introduction of Sharia banking in India: RBIResponding to an RTI application, the RBI said it has not taken any step to introduce Islamic window in banks for gradual introduction of S...
09 Apr, 2017, 08.57 AM IST
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17 Feb, 2017, 10.56 AM IST
Don't allow Islamic banking, says Shiv Sena MPShiv Sena member Chandrakant Khaire expressed himself against allowing an Islamic window saying this banking system was based on Sharia law.
07 Dec, 2016, 05.01 PM IST
Sharia banking: RBI proposes Islamic window in banks"Introduction of full-fledged Islamic banking with profit-loss sharing complex products may be considered at a later stage on the basis of ...
20 Nov, 2016, 02.54 PM IST
One more reason to bet on gold: New Sharia ruleThe new standard, which will allow banks to issue Sharia compliant gold products, should help ease much of the confusion and hesitation.
13 Jul, 2016, 01.45 AM IST
UAE Islamic banking sector to achieve $263 billion assets by 2019The current penetration of Islamic banking in the region stands at 21.4 per cent and represents a 14.6 per cent share of the global market.
30 Mar, 2015, 02.35 PM IST
Shariah-compliant REITs could be a reality by 2015Shivji himself is currently working with a few such developers in Mumbai, but admitted that there's a dilemma surrounding the developers’ p...
23 Dec, 2014, 04.20 AM IST
Sharia compliant Secura India Real Estate Fund launches second schemeSecura India Real Estate Fund, first Sharia compliant VC fund has launched its second scheme of real estate fund with a size of Rs 50 crore.
21 Nov, 2012, 04.57 PM IST
- PM to seek RBI’s views on Islamic banking
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that he would ask RBI to take a look at the demand for establishing Islamic banking in Indi...
28 Oct, 2010, 05.42 AM IST
- HC strikes down Kerala govt's Islamic banking plan
The Kerala High Court on Thursday ruled against state’s participation in the Shariah-based banking activity.
09 Apr, 2010, 04.55 AM IST
- Govt may allow Islamic banking, eyes $1 tn funds
The UPA government has drafted a report on Islamic banking even as RBI and the finance ministry are jointly working on necessary legislativ...
28 Jan, 2010, 08.52 AM IST
- Govt may allow Islamic banking, eyes $1 tn funds
Aggressively pitching for $1 trillion worth of Sharia-compliant funds from the Gulf countries for investments in its infrastructure develop...
28 Jan, 2010, 02.58 AM IST
- Reliance MF to launch Islamic fund in Malaysia soon
The concept of Islamic funds, which invest in Sharia-compliant stocks, is catching up fast in India.
27 May, 2009, 07.07 PM IST
- Reliance Money to launch Sharia-compliant portfolio in Gulf
Reliance Money has joined hands with Parsoli Corporation to launch Islamic Sharia-compliant portfolio management schemes in India and the M...
04 May, 2008, 07.08 PM IST
- Islamic banking in Pak attracts foreign investments
Foreign investors are showing increasing interest in Pakistan’s Islamic banking, with direct investments exceeding Rs 2,000 crore.
06 Oct, 2007, 09.18 PM IST