Advait Rao Palepu And Somesh Jha

Stories by Advait Rao Palepu And Somesh Jha

IL&FS value to be preserved, says non-executive chairman Uday Kotak

IL&FS value to be preserved, says non-executive chairman Uday Kotak

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2018

The new board will have to provide the NCLT a road map for turning around the company by October 31, which, Kotak said, is challenging, given that the company's issues represent a "moving target"

SC's Aadhaar verdict opens up UIDAI to legal suits

SC's Aadhaar verdict opens up UIDAI to legal suits

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2018

'People, whose sensitive information has been leaked by State agencies or companies having license from UIDAI to access the Aadhaar database, can file suits, collectively or individually.'

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2018

The NCLT said the new board must hold its meeting by October 8 and come out with a road map before the next hearing on October 31

All you want to know about Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

All you want to know about Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2018

The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday announced a scheme to financially support those who lost their jobs and were covered under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948. Somesh Jha explains the key features.

Linking Aadhaar to PF account must for those earning below Rs 15,000/month

Linking Aadhaar to PF account must for those earning below Rs 15,000/month

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2018

Employees joining companies after August and availing of the government benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) will also have to link their PF accounts with Aadhaar numbers.

Truth behind EPFO's payroll data

Truth behind EPFO's payroll data

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2018

Concerned by the continuous downward revision in the monthly net enrolment numbers, the EPFO has begun counting people quitting their previous jobs and joining a new one as an addition to the net payroll. According to experts these people cannot be counted as those who got a new job.

Govt to inject Rs 2350 crore into Central Bank of India

Govt to inject Rs 2350 crore into Central Bank of India

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

Capital infusion seen necessary for banks to maintain regulatory norms at the time of paying interest towards AT-1 bonds

ICICI Lombard to use AI in processing insurance claims quickly

ICICI Lombard to use AI in processing insurance claims quickly

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2018

The artificial intelligence-based system aims to authorise cashless claims within 60-90 seconds and bring the turnaround time for investigations down to a one day, or even a few hours.

Was Rs 42,200-crore worth dirty money deposited in Jan-Dhan accounts post DeMO?

Was Rs 42,200-crore worth dirty money deposited in Jan-Dhan accounts post DeMO?

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2018

The CBDT has begun the process of matching the deposits in accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), or Jan-Dhan accounts, with the profile of the depositors.

Kerala floods: Cochin airport files insurance claims worth Rs 340 crore

Kerala floods: Cochin airport files insurance claims worth Rs 340 crore

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2018

A senior executive of NIA confirmed the development and said that the insurance company is assessing damage to the airport's assets

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2018

The Indian market regulator had revamped the FPI regulations in 2014 giving custodians the mandate to collect and verify the KYC documentation of offshore investors

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2018

Heading to the third year, will Urjit Patel be busy firefighting a currency crisis? Almost no governor of the RBI managed to evade it and Patel perhaps knows it.

Finally, govt admits rupee, crude prices will impact CAD

Finally, govt admits rupee, crude prices will impact CAD

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2018

Research and ratings agencies like Icra and Moody's have said the CAD in 2018-19 would be much higher than 2017-18

Doubts resurface over govt's jobs data, as EPFO cuts payroll numbers

Doubts resurface over govt's jobs data, as EPFO cuts payroll numbers

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2018

The payroll data has been revised downwards for each of the nine months between September 2017 and May this year

'We are focusing on fintech solutions and innovations': NSE chief

'We are focusing on fintech solutions and innovations': NSE chief

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2018

On the occasion of the National Stock Exchange's (NSE's) silver jubilee celebration, its MD and CEO Vikram Limaye, bottom, left, spoke to Somesh Jha to discuss the way forward and how the exchange plans to deal with the present set of issues.

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

The fault lines behind Cosmos Bank attack

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2018

The unidentified hackers had executed money transfers on two separate occasions - August 11 and August 13 - which raises the question of why pro-active measures were not taken on the first night itself

IBC process: Any buyers for these 137 firms facing liquidation?

IBC process: Any buyers for these 137 firms facing liquidation?

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2018

With assets depreciating over time, it will lead to large haircuts for lenders and creditors, say experts

Will Ayushman Bharat disrupt the health insurance market?

Will Ayushman Bharat disrupt the health insurance market?

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2018

As a result of the mass state-led scheme, the processes in the health insurance market could get simplified over time and become uniform

How effective is the bankruptcy code?

How effective is the bankruptcy code?

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2018

Experts say that under the liquidation process, financial and operational creditors are less likely to recover the full-value of their dues, while employees may not get their full salaries.

Data protection bill allows scribes to collect personal info

Data protection bill allows scribes to collect personal info

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2018

Journalists will be exempted from seeking consent of individuals before collecting and reviewing their personal data to be used in news reports.