Harsh Kumar, Asit Ranjan Mishra

Stories by Harsh Kumar, Asit Ranjan Mishra

India Diversifies Petroleum Exports To New Markets

India Diversifies Petroleum Exports To New Markets

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2025

India offset the decline in exports to traditional destinations by sharply ramping up shipments to Jordan (18,086 per cent), Hong Kong (17,006 per cent), Spain (13,436 per cent), the Philippines (2,235 per cent), and Namibia (1,068 per cent) in H1FY26.

'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.

US Reluctant To Cut Tariff For India

US Reluctant To Cut Tariff For India

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2025

'What we are willing to do is definitely going to depend on what the Indian government wants to do.'

'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.

'Petrol, Diesel In GST? Not In Immediate Future'

'Petrol, Diesel In GST? Not In Immediate Future'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2025

'Tax cannot be emotional.'

India-US BTA: 'Both Sides Very Close To A Deal'

India-US BTA: 'Both Sides Very Close To A Deal'

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2025

'When negotiators meet next, they may like to bring new issues to the table.'

'My God, The Number Of Meetings We Had On GST!'

'My God, The Number Of Meetings We Had On GST!'

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2025

'It was like rigorously preparing for a solid, good exam...' 'I don't know what marks I will get, but I felt the rigorous preparation of an exam.' 'You may sweat, but I feel rejuvenated.'

'I Can't Say On September 22, I Will Be With A Stick'

'I Can't Say On September 22, I Will Be With A Stick'

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2025

'I am doing the drive in making sure that people pass this on. So the drive is not with distrust. The drive is just in case.' 'Just in case it doesn't get passed on, I am here.'

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

'That is going to have an impact on literally every one, whether you buy a toothpaste, a safety pin, a car, shoes or medicines or you go to a diagnostic centre.'

''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2025

'In case a particular industry has not passed on the benefits and if we receive complaints, we will take up the matter with the industry body concerned.'

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.

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.'

Centre Seeks States' Aid For Exporters

Centre Seeks States' Aid For Exporters

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

'The state governments of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu will be encouraged to consider measures of their own as the employment and economy in such export-oriented states will be affected.'

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.

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.