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Unwinding high indirect taxes on fuel is critical for economy: RBI's Das

Unwinding high indirect taxes on fuel is critical for economy: RBI's Das

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2021

With inflation under control, the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC's) job is to support growth because the economy had recovered well from the lows in the initial months of the pandemic, according to the panel's members, who met in the first week of this month. The minutes of the meeting show the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor in his statement said: "Given the sharp moderation in inflation along with a stable near-term outlook, monetary policy needs to continue with the accommodative stance to ensure that the recovery gains greater traction and becomes broad-based." Ashima Goyal, external member of the MPC, said: "The current macroeconomic configuration and its expected future evolution imply there is space for the MPC to continue to support the revival of the economy with inflation remaining in the target band."

Petition by employees of debt-laden Jet Airways rejected

Petition by employees of debt-laden Jet Airways rejected

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2021

A committee of creditors had, in October, approved of the resolution plan submitted by UAE businessman Murari Lal Jalan and Kalrock Capital.

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2021

Online travel portals and airlines say the demand from companies is being led by essential services sectors like pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and power.

UPI Jan volume up 77% to 2.3 bn year-on-year, value doubles to Rs 4.3 trn

UPI Jan volume up 77% to 2.3 bn year-on-year, value doubles to Rs 4.3 trn

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2021

While it took UPI three years to reach a billion transactions in a month, the next billion came in just a year. Digital payments, especially UPI, saw increased adoption in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2021

Digital lending apps extend small amounts at exorbitant rates. Payment delays invite messages to customer or close family members, often with sensitive information such as Aadhaar and PAN Card scans.

Ministry bats for coronavirus vaccines for aviation staff

Ministry bats for coronavirus vaccines for aviation staff

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2021

Railway employees including station masters, engine drivers, ticket checkers, etc too have been selected for vaccination and their list is being compiled for the exercise.

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

PhonePe beats Google Pay, tops UPI app space in December

PhonePe beats Google Pay, tops UPI app space in December

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2021

These top two apps account for more than 78 per cent of the UPI market in terms of volume of transaction, and 86 per cent of the market by value of transactions in December.

TCS' market capitalisation touches all-time high of Rs 12 trillion

TCS' market capitalisation touches all-time high of Rs 12 trillion

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2021

Currently, TCS is India's second most valuable firm after Reliance Industries, which has a market cap of nearly Rs 12.9 trillion.

As airlines spread wings, regional connectivity gets a boost

As airlines spread wings, regional connectivity gets a boost

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2021

While the number of operational airports in the country will rise to 131, other smaller towns too are seeing a surge in connectivity.

Growth in health insurance segment slows as fear of Covid-19 subsides

Growth in health insurance segment slows as fear of Covid-19 subsides

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2021

Irdai had introduced two Covid specific products in the market - Corona Kavach and Corona Rakshak - that saw huge acceptance among the consumers as these products had lower premiums.

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2021

Surge in UPI transactions is because of an increased consumer interest in making bill payments and recharging mobile phones online, and purchase of non-essential goods on e-commerce platforms.

Soon you can buy insurance at petrol pumps, gas agencies

Soon you can buy insurance at petrol pumps, gas agencies

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2021

This will help expand the distribution channels, said Subhash Chandra Khuntia, chairman of the insurance regulatory and development authority of India.

Mutual funds set for digital disruption

Mutual funds set for digital disruption

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2020

Mutual funds aspirants have the option of snapping up smaller AMCs or applying for a new licence.

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

In midst of holiday season, Dubai flights hit by seat allocation dispute

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2020

Dispute arose as Indian carriers objected to Emirates flying passengers beyond Dubai, and Dubai authorities complained that Indian airlines have been flying more flights than allocated to its carriers.

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Night curfew: New Year parties, travel plans fizzle out

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2020

Miffed hotels, restaurants stare at huge losses on account of advance planning for events that they now have to shelve.

4 show interest in PMC's EoI; curbs to stay till March

4 show interest in PMC's EoI; curbs to stay till March

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2020

In its EoI document, the bank had said it was open to converting into a small finance bank.

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

'Demand for home loans is rising steadily'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2020

'We tightened our risk frameworks once the Covid crisis started.' 'We are slowly lightening this as we see economic activity pick up, salaries getting restored, and people getting back into jobs.'

Now, RuPay cards will work offline too!

Now, RuPay cards will work offline too!

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2020

RuPay National Common Mobility Card's offline wallet can be used to make ticket payments in transit, including in metros, cabs, etc, enabling automatic, quick, cashless payments.

Bad loans set to rise in 2nd half of FY21: Axis

Bad loans set to rise in 2nd half of FY21: Axis

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2020

While the stress is lower than projections, it would be higher than what we saw last year because of the pandemic: Axis.