Dilasha Seth &Amp; Sanjeeb Mukherjee In New Delhi

Stories by Dilasha Seth &Amp; Sanjeeb Mukherjee In New Delhi

'We used Gandhigiri to shame defaulters'

'We used Gandhigiri to shame defaulters'

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2017

Punjab National Bank has made a name for itself in recovery of bad loan dues. Usha Ananthasubramanian, managing director and chief executive officer of the government-owned lender, explains how it has achieved this reputation.

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

The IMD has said temperatures in most parts of the country from March to May would be 'above normal'.

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

Government allows duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes raw sugar till June 12. At present, India levies an import duty of 40% on sugar

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

This amount is just about 10% of the previous IDS

Centre won't share burden of farm-loan waivers

Centre won't share burden of farm-loan waivers

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2017

Uttar Pradesh and Punjab have announced loan waivers for farmers, while Maharashtra has not despite Opposition pressure. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports.

How food firms in India plan to spread their wings

How food firms in India plan to spread their wings

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Big Basket, Haldiram's & Amul among 101 cold chain projects okayed

Skymet offers no silver lining: Brace for weak monsoon

Skymet offers no silver lining: Brace for weak monsoon

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

The monsoon this year in India was likely to be 'below normal' at 95% of LPA: Skymet

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

No mention of cab aggregators in GST bills

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

The BJP's win in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls has emboldened the top leadership to pursue a pro-woman agenda.

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Central bank likely to keep tabs on large wilful defaulters; policy likely by month-end.

Why it's better to introduce GST from September, not July

Why it's better to introduce GST from September, not July

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

States should have enough time. We still do not know the rules. There are a lot of operational difficulties, says Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu.

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

They are evaluating realignment of warehouses and supply chains, besides exploring locations to set up hubs and shutting down some distribution centres

'For any technology in force today there are security risks'

'For any technology in force today there are security risks'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2017

After acquiring Grama Vidiyal Microfinance last year, IDFC Bank is looking for opportunities to strengthen its retail capabilities, says Rajiv Lall, its chief,

UP battle won, BJP eyes return to reform agenda

UP battle won, BJP eyes return to reform agenda

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

UP is an important state to roll out the government's agrarian reforms and job growth policies.

Direct tax mop-up till February high but below target

Direct tax mop-up till February high but below target

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

March requires 20% jump to meet year's goal; CBDT chief tells staff to sweat it out to meet target

Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2017

Those without Aadhaar can still avail of the scheme after producing proof of applying for Aadhaar

GST looming, how will CBEC restructure itself?

GST looming, how will CBEC restructure itself?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

As Centre cedes power to states in indirect tax, it wants to all ystaffers' worry of little work.

Farm sector may beat '16-'17 estimates, grow at 5%

Farm sector may beat '16-'17 estimates, grow at 5%

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

The final agriculture GDP numbers for 2016-17 are expected to be revised up, as rabi production is looking really good.

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

While it was technically not possible to block the deal, the tax department could resort to arm-twisting.