Anup Roy And Indivjal Dhasmana

Stories by Anup Roy And Indivjal Dhasmana

In a first, RBI releases minutes of its October central board meeting

In a first, RBI releases minutes of its October central board meeting

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2020

Such minutes will be available within two weeks from the date of its confirmation in the next meeting of the central board and on being signed by the chairman in the same meeting, the RBI said in a statement on its website.

'This is the only way to save the economy today'

'This is the only way to save the economy today'

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2020

'I suggest a cut in the GST rates and an infusion of Rs 1.2 trillion into the economy in six months.'

Monetary policy specialist Patra is new RBI dy guv

Monetary policy specialist Patra is new RBI dy guv

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2020

Patra, as executive director of the central bank, was the principal advisor to the Monetary Policy Department since July 2012.

Why Yes Bank audit committee chief quit

Why Yes Bank audit committee chief quit

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2020

Uttam Prakash Agarwal alleged that Citax and Braich offers were incomplete and did not include firm commitment as to the price, size, timings, confirmation from the banks about availability of the funds.

RBI concerned about favourable ratings shopping

RBI concerned about favourable ratings shopping

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2020

This comes against the backdrop of instances of indicative ratings given by agencies, for which there are no written agreements.

Budget will play a critical role in reviving growth: Economists

Budget will play a critical role in reviving growth: Economists

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2020

Measures that quickly boost demand and increase employment are needed to push up growth. Moreover, without announcing new planss, the government should strengthen schemes such as PM KISAN, MNREGA and programmes to build rural roads.

11 states record retail price inflation rate over 6% in November

11 states record retail price inflation rate over 6% in November

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2020

The states that witnessed high CPI-based inflation rates were Lakshadweep, Tripura, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Manipur and Mizoram.

GST: Electronic invoicing, new returns to be introduced in 2020

GST: Electronic invoicing, new returns to be introduced in 2020

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2019

E-invoicing would be implemented on a voluntary basis by those having an annual turnover of above Rs 500 crore from January 1.

Despite high NPAs, Indian banks have become more resilient: RBI

Despite high NPAs, Indian banks have become more resilient: RBI

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2019

Thanks to the recapitalisation by the government and measures taken by the central bank, collapse of any large housing finance company won't pose as big a risk as it had six months ago.

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2019

To propel demand, one should concentrate on indirect taxes and bring down the goods and services tax (GST) rates to a uniform 12 per cent as the Vijay Kelkar panel had recommended, said Ajit Ranade, chief economist at Aditya Birla Group.

GST: Decision on ITC may hit cash flow, fears India Inc

GST: Decision on ITC may hit cash flow, fears India Inc

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2019

The new restriction will be challenging for businesses, as they will have to do regular follow-ups with their suppliers.

Soon, RTGS facility may be available 24X7

Soon, RTGS facility may be available 24X7

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2019

RTGS is used to transfer large sums, the minimum amount being Rs 2 lakh. This mode is used primarily to facilitate trade and market transactions. The primary beneficiary would be the capital markets.

Why MPC members are a worried lot today

Why MPC members are a worried lot today

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2019

'Overall, domestic demand has moderated significantly. 'The weakening of private consumption, which for long has been the bedrock of aggregate demand, in particular, is a matter of concern,' RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said in the MPC meetings, in October.

Number of crorepatis rose by 16,345 in '18-'19

Number of crorepatis rose by 16,345 in '18-'19

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2019

As many as 97,689 people had more than Rs 1 crore gross income in 2018-19 AY against 81,344 in the previous year, shows official direct tax data.

Why depositors continue to flock co-op banks

Why depositors continue to flock co-op banks

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2019

The interest offered is mostly 0.5 to 1 per cent more than what other banks offer. Moreover, customer service and long-term association spanning generations are also other reasons for the popularity.

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2019

Though the system is called faceless, it would have a room for inviting tax payers through video conferencing.

6-person core group manipulated accounts at PMC Bank

6-person core group manipulated accounts at PMC Bank

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2019

Only when the RBI inspection started on September 19 did they realise that their game was up and one of them had sent a letter to the central bank, leading to the RBI crackdown, report Anup Roy and Subrata Panda.

RBI survey says business climate worst in 11 years

RBI survey says business climate worst in 11 years

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2019

Business activity contracted in Q2 FY20, the first contraction since 2013-14 and the second since the 2008 global financial crisis, report, Abhishek Waghmare and Anup Roy.

Govt eyes divestment proceeds to tackle fiscal deficit

Govt eyes divestment proceeds to tackle fiscal deficit

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2019

Divestment in BPCL, SCI, Concor, NEEPCO, and THDC would help the Centre keep its fiscal deficit in check in the wake of subdued tax revenues and a Rs 1.45-trillion hit for the exchequer from corporation rate cuts.

RBI seeks tougher norms for ecommerce payment getaways

RBI seeks tougher norms for ecommerce payment getaways

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2019

Payment aggregators should have a minimum net worth of Rs 100 crore and if they don't manage to arrange that money within one year of putting out final guidelines, they should stop doing their business, says central bank's draft paper.