Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Which entrepreneur would willingly part with her or his hard-earned money for grasping, self-serving politicians? asks Debashis Basu. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The State Bank of India......

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.' IMAGE: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, right, at the Central Hall of Parliament. Photograph: ANI Photo   Two-time ex-Bharatiya Janata Party MLA......

Kejriwal's arrest: INDIA plans mega rally on March 31

The opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will hold a 'maha rally' at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on March 31 to safeguard the country's interests and democracy, Aam......

Political parties dodge disclosure of electoral bond donors

Several political parties declined to share details of electoral bond donors citing various legal provisions, while others said they received the funding instruments through "drop box" or by post......

Mutual funds sought smallcap treasures in a sea of red

Mutual funds (MFs) scooped up smallcap shares across sectors such as healthcare, banking and financial services in March 2024 amid a near 4.5 per cent fall in key smallcap indices. Illustration:......

Modi promises 30 mn 'Lakhpati Didis', higher MSP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday pledged to make 30 million ‘Lakhpati Didis’, up from the 10 million rural women who have already achieved the feat. Photograph: Shrikant......

Cash out: Mobile wallet payments may hit Rs 532 trn in 2028

Mobile wallet adoption is surging in India and swiftly becoming a primary payment option, surpassing traditional methods like cash and cards. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Over the next few......

Bajaj Auto to pump Rs 3,000 crore into finance subsidiary

Bajaj Auto, India’s leading two-wheeler (2W) and three-wheeler (3W) maker, is scaling up its wholly owned finance subsidiary, Bajaj Auto Credit Ltd (BACL), with an investment of more than Rs......