Dhruvaksh Saha, Harsh Kumar

Stories by Dhruvaksh Saha, Harsh Kumar

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2025

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.'

FATF lauds India's ED as model asset recovery agency

FATF lauds India's ED as model asset recovery agency

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2025

In its report, 'Asset Recovery Guidance and Best Practices', the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, shared multiple examples from cases investigated by the ED, citing them as models of effective asset recovery practice and inter-agency coordination.

Govt planning transport authority to drive multimodal corridors

Govt planning transport authority to drive multimodal corridors

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2025

The government is planning to set up an integrated transport planning authority for faster and comprehensive planning among multiple transport ministries such as highways, railways, and shipping & ports.

CLEAN Railway Toilets In 56 Seconds!

CLEAN Railway Toilets In 56 Seconds!

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2025

Cleaning services would translate to regular sanitation at intervals of around 3 to 4 hours every day on a majority of mail and express trains.

'NPS Will Exceed 30% Growth This Financial Year'

'NPS Will Exceed 30% Growth This Financial Year'

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2025

'The informal sector can grow at a 100 per cent rate -- we have to plan big.'

Six states evince interest to join UPS, says PFRDA chairman S Ramann

Six states evince interest to join UPS, says PFRDA chairman S Ramann

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) adoption rate has risen to over 4.35 per cent, with more than 100,000 people out of 2.3 million eligible individuals opting for it, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) chairman S Ramann said in an exclusive interview with Business Standard on Monday. He also said that six states had approached the PFRDA for help in adoption of the scheme.

FinMin Pushes RBI for Faster Fraud Shield

FinMin Pushes RBI for Faster Fraud Shield

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2025

By enabling real-time data sharing, the platform will help prevent scams and ensure secure transactions.

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Bihar Polls: Non-Stop Contest For Sops

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

Both NDA and INDIA are racing to woo marginalised groups with Assembly polls fast approaching.

PSBs' share in household deposits falls to 63%; private banks gain ground

PSBs' share in household deposits falls to 63%; private banks gain ground

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2025

Public sector banks (PSBs) have seen a sharp drop in household deposits from 70.6 per cent to 63 per cent in contrast with private banks, which witnessed a surge from 27.1 per cent to 34.1 per cent.

'US Is An Important Market For Us'

'US Is An Important Market For Us'

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2025

Businesses are testing new markets, tapping into domestic demand, and pushing the government for relief.

1,317 Road Accidents, 474 Deaths Every Day

1,317 Road Accidents, 474 Deaths Every Day

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2025

55 road accidents, 20 deaths every hour.

RMG Ban Will Be Clear Only When Rules Are Issued

RMG Ban Will Be Clear Only When Rules Are Issued

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2025

'Money moves in a web of transactions and payment addresses keep changing for offshore companies, which requires heightened monitoring measures.'

US tariff shock puts MSMEs at risk

US tariff shock puts MSMEs at risk

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2025

India's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) - which contribute over 45 per cent to outbound shipments - are facing a major disruption following the United States (US) decision to impose 50 per cent additional tariffs on the country's exports. MSME industry bodies have raised an alarm over the deep impact, seeking immediate government intervention.

Move over incentives, time for 'soft' mandates on EVs: Niti Aayog

Move over incentives, time for 'soft' mandates on EVs: Niti Aayog

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2025

After a slew of programmes to facilitate electric-vehicle (EV) adoption in India, the NITI Aayog has said the government has done enough on incentives and now it's time to take the programme a step further with "strong signals" through regulations and mandates.

FinMin Raps PSBs on Property Doc Delays

FinMin Raps PSBs on Property Doc Delays

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2025

State Bank of India has 18,000 pending cases and Bank of Baroda has around 1,000 cases.

Maritime incidents involving India and its seafarers rose 22% in 2024

Maritime incidents involving India and its seafarers rose 22% in 2024

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2025

Incidents in the maritime sector involving Indian seafarers, and foreign vessels in Indian waters rose by 21.6 per cent in 2024 to 186, highlighting the need to strengthen safety frameworks.

Railways plan to carry 45 pc of national cargo by 2030

Railways plan to carry 45 pc of national cargo by 2030

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2025

Experts say Indian Railways must grow its share in the freight market to remain financially sustainable.

US tariff tide may lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog

US tariff tide may lift India's exports, reckons NITI Aayog

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2025

India has a comparative edge over key competitors in a majority of products it exports to the US and stands to gain market share as the US raises tariffs on its major trade partners, NITI Aayog said on Monday. In its quarterly trade report, it recommended that the government fast-track the India-US free trade agreement with time-bound goals to resolve non-tariff barriers and finalise digital trade rules on data flows and e-signatures to support services exports.

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

Are public sector bank employees becoming more productive?

Are public sector bank employees becoming more productive?

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2025

Each employee is generating more business than before -- driven by cost rationalisation, digital adoption, and better resource utilisation -- signalling a stronger foundation for sustainable growth and profitability.